Digital strategist for H&K

Australia - Hill & Knowlton has appointed Matt Overington to the new role of digital strategist for its Australia office.

Overington now heads up a team of 'digital ambassadors' in Australia and is responsible for managing digital strategies for the company and clients.

"Digital has been a key focus for Hill & Knowlton both locally and globally and Matt's appointment further underscores our commitment to offering digital counsel for our clients," Michelle Hutton, Hill & Knowlton's Australasian CEO, said.

Overington has experience across a range of industries, having studied computer science and working as a programmer, before becoming an IT journalist and, most recently, making the transition to PR.