Saatchi & Saatchi names Leif Stromnes Chief Strategy Officer for ANZ
Leif Stromnes will commence the role in January 2026
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Published: Nov 21, 2025 8:21 AM | 1 min read
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- Saatchi & Saatchi has appointed Leif Stromnes as Chief Strategy Officer for Australia and New Zealand, effective January 2026.
- Stromnes announced his new role on LinkedIn, expressing satisfaction with the agency's welcoming culture during the hiring process.
- In his position, he will oversee strategy teams in Sydney and Melbourne, collaborating with Chief Creative Officers on strategic planning and artificial intelligence initiatives.
- Stromnes brings over 30 years of advertising experience, having spent 25 years at DDB Group Australia before his departure in July.
Saatchi & Saatchi has appointed Leif Stromnes as its new Chief Strategy Officer for Australia and New Zealand. He will take charge of the role from January 2026.
Stromnes shared the news on LinkedIn and said he was happy with how the agency had welcomed him throughout the hiring process, adding that it confirmed his decision to join the right organisation.
In his new position, Stromnes will lead the strategy teams across Saatchi & Saatchi’s Sydney and Melbourne offices. He will work closely with Chief Creative Officers Mandie van der Merwe and Avish Gordhan on strategic planning, communications and the agency’s growing focus on artificial intelligence.
The appointment adds a new chapter to Stromnes’ career of more than 30 years in the advertising industry. He spent 25 years with DDB Group Australia before leaving the agency in July. He joined DDB in 1999 after moving from South Africa, where he had previously held senior roles at TBWA\Worldwide and Ogilvy.
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