Tom Martin joins Mitchell & Partners as General Manager. Alex Pekish to return to Melbourne

Tom Martin is joining Mitchell & Partners as General Manager in Western Australia. Martin has extensive experience in the Government sector, most recently working as Director, Strategic Communications for the Victorian Government where he managed the Master Agency Media Services contract held by Mitchell & Partners. He was previously Manager, Strategic Communications with the Western Australian Government Media Office. He has worked with numerous creative and marketing agencies.

Martin will oversee Mitchell & Partners’ Perth office alongside Managing Director Alan Matthews. The appointment enables the transition of National Buying Director Alex Pekish back to Melbourne, where he will continue in his current role.

“We’re delighted to welcome Tom back to Perth as part of the Mitchell& Partners team,” said Alan Matthews. “His experience, industryknowledge and contacts are second to none. We look forward tocontinuing to grow and strengthen our position in WA in 2010.”