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Zenith Australia Appoints Penny Shell As Chief Strategy and Product Officer, Elevating Imagination Pillar

PRIVATEMay 14, 2024about 2 years ago

Position

Chief strategy and product officer

Company

Zenith Australia

Penny Shell
Melbourne

Description

Zenith Australia has hired Penny Shell as the new Chief Strategy and Product Officer. Shell, an experienced product and strategy veteran, will lead the agency's strategy, planning, and product capabilities to elevate the 'Imagination' pillar of Zenith Australia's ROI3 proposition. Her role will involve leveraging the knowledge pool of Publicis Groupe ANZ to develop new communications and media solutions for the agency’s clients, with the ultimate goal of driving business/brand outcomes and growth.

Company Information

Company

Zenith Australia

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About

Zenith Australia is a leading return on investment agency, specializing in strategy, planning, and product capabilities. The agency is part of the Publicis Groupe ANZ and is committed to delivering innovative products and solutions to drive business and brand growth for its clients.

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