PHD Group appoints Nick Scott to strategic partnerships director role; promotes Helen Brown to group investment director role

PHD Group has announced the appointment of Nick Scott (left) as strategic partnerships director, and the promotion of PHD group business director Helen Brown (right) to group investment director. The appointments will further strengthen PHD’s client service, product development and investment leverage.

Scott brings a wealth of experience to PHD with over 14 years’ experience at agencies in New Zealand, Australia and Singapore. The newly created role will see Scott support clients to navigate the evolving tech landscape and ensure PHD’s specialist units are best utilised to drive business results for clients.

Says Scott: “I’m really excited to join the PHD team. PHD has an impressive suite of products, and I’m looking forward to partnering with our clients to deliver meaningful business outcomes.”

Brown, new group investment director and long-time senior figure at PHD, brings a depth of experience and capability to the PHD investment leadership role and team.

Says Brown: “I’m excited to have a change in focus in this stage of my career, and I am very lucky to be leading a passionate and highly skilled team to deliver great results for our clients.”

PHD Group CEO Nikki Grafton says Scott and Brown are exceptional assets to the agency: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to invest in senior capability and recognise and promote great talent within the team. PHD is fortunate to have people of Nick and Helen’s calibre and experience helping to lead clients and the agency into the future.”