R/GA Sydney gets managing director

Jon Holloway has joined R/GA’s Sydney office as managing director. Reporting into Jim Moffatt, R/GA’s EVP managing director Asia Pacific, Holloway will be responsible for the overall growth of the office and more.Holloway joins R/GA from The Conscience Organisation, where he previously held the role of managing director for Sydney.“Jon’s rich history in digital innovation made him absolutely the right fit for us. We’ve made sure we handpicked one of the best digital experts in the business for this job.” said Moffatt.“He’s someone who shares R/GA’s unique DNA and understands the importance we put on innovation, so we’re delighted to have him join. He’s a strategic thinker, with digital at his core, who has all the ingredients and expertise to ensure R/GA Sydney office continues to go from strength to strength,” added Moffatt.R/GA Sydney first opened its doors in 2013 and is now standing at over 40 in headcount. Recent senior hires include Hamish Stewart (ECD), Noel Billing (ECD) and Jeff Donios (senior technology director). It has also partnered with brands such as Telstra, ANZ and Qantas.Prior to The Conscience Organisation, Holloway served as head of strategy at The Works Sydney on the executive team, launching its social department and helping to structure and build the creative strategy team.