Creative and integrated production agency, Wellcom, has appointed Oliver Hammerton as its new creative director. He will lead agency’s creative work that bridges the gap between creative and production.
Hammerton has an extensive background in film, music, fashion, and advertising across the UK, US, and APAC. He has worked on numerous global brands throughout his career including EMI Records, Samsung, Apple, KIA, Mercedes, Toyota, QANTAS, Cadbury, Tiger Beer, Google, and FIFA.
He joins Wellcom following creative director roles at Present Company and Warren.co. Hammerton has also worked as creative commissioner for EMI Records, an executive producer for Exit Films and was a founding member of Bold Company in the UK, working in commercials, music videos, and fashion films for TV and online. Hammerton also headed up marketing for London’s Blink Productions and Stink Films.
Wellcom group general manager, Marnie Darren, stated “As part of the global network, Wellcom Australia is transforming into a new kind of agency, offering conceptual and creative leadership, and a true end-to-end production. I am excited for what Oli brings to Wellcom. He has incredible respect for his craft and creates work that evokes, entertains, and resonates culturally. I’m thrilled to have him as part of the Wellcom team. Watch this space for what we do next.”
Hammerton added, “Wellcom operates at the intersection between creative and production. This is what excited me about working for the agency – that ability to straddle both spaces to create truly compelling work. Every time I’ve been on the agency or production side and worked closely with the whole team from the start, the work has always been better. It seems to allow the project to be more open-minded and truly spurs collaboration. As a result, everyone, including the client, is more connected along the journey.”
Hammerton’s appointment follows several key leadership changes within the Wellcom Group over the past 12 months, including the appointment of Marnie Darren to Sydney general manager, Andrew Lumsden promoted to chief executive officer of Australia, New Zealand and Asia, and the promotion of Doug Guttenberg to managing director of the recently launched Wellcom US.
