One Green Bean (ogb) has boosted its leadership team with the internal promotions of Amber Abbott, (née Lonergan) to head of client services, Hannah Stalder to head of creative services and Matt Hagias to the role of social and influencer lead (responsible for Co-maker, Havas Group’s influencer marketing team).   

The three have risen through the ranks at ogb over sixteen years, with thirteen promotions between them. The promotions reflect the new strategic direction of the agency, moving away from department heads and towards an integrated client-centric model.

Head of creative services, Hannah Stalder, has been promoted from Group Account Director, her third promotion in four years at ogb. She brings 10 years’ experience developing, leading and executing creative brand campaigns, coordinating large scale events and delivering integrated strategies for clients in the consumer lifestyle, retail, and consumer tech space.

 Head of client services, Amber Abbott, has also been promoted from group account director and has over 11 years of experience in the communication industry both in Sydney and London. This is Amber’s fifth promotion in her seven-year career at ogb where she’s been responsible for delivering creative and results-driven campaigns for clients including Afterpay, ING, Nike, Red Bull, Tourism Australia, and Uber.

It is the fifth promotion in five years for ogb digital specialist, Matt Hagias, who moves from senior account director – digital to take the reins as social and influencer lead. Before joining ogb in 2016, Matt oversaw social strategy and platform management for the GWS Giants and comes from a background in journalism and copywriting.

Simone Gupta, chief executive officer of Havas PR Australia, commented, “We are thrilled to be promoting these exceptional people from within the agency. It is a testament to both their individual talents and the agency as a workplace where talent is developed, recognised, rewarded and retained.”

Cover image l-r: Simone Gupta, Matt Hagias, Amber Abbott & Hannah Stalder