Gayle While, CEO of Clemenger BBDO Melbourne

Gayle is CEO of Clemenger BBDO Melbourne. She is responsible for the growth and evolution of the 220 strong integrated agency.

During her time in Australia, she’s partnered with the likes of NAB, State and Federal Government, Westpac, Telstra and American Express, to co-create effective multi channel customer strategies.

Before coming to Australia in 2012, Gayle worked in various leadership roles at London agencies including Digitas Modem, AKQA and DLKW. Through her career she’s created insight driven creative work that has resulted in effective growth for clients.

She is also a Mentor for The Marketing Academy and sits on the Board of Directors for the IAA and the Melbourne Renegades T20 team.

Gayle While

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