MB Names Almutair Client Services Head in Australia

Brand and media specialist Millward Brown has moved Sam Almutair into the newly created position of Head of Client Services, Australia, responsible for leading both the Sydney and Melbourne teams.

Almutair (pictured) joined the firm in Sydney in 2004 as Group Account Director, before being promoted to the position of Client Service Director, Melbourne, and then Client Service Director, Sydney. Prior to this, he worked in the UK as Account Director at Hall & Partners and Account Manager at Sponsorship Research International. Earlier, in his career, he was a Senior Account Executive at Millward Brown in Warwick, UK.

In his new role, Almutair will be supported by Leigh Mander, who has been promoted to Client Service Director, Sydney, and Conny Weyrich, promoted to the role of Client Service Director, Melbourne.

Millward Brown Australia MD Ben Dixon comments: 'Sam is a passionate advocate for exemplary client service and will bring a wealth of experience, energy and professional discipline to this newly created position. His promotion to a national role will ensure we continue to lead the market in brand, media and communications consultancy.'

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