Vale Andrew Scott: the super suit who preferred to build ad agencies from the ground up
The ad industry on both sides of the Tasman will be saddened to hear of the passing of popular ad executive Andrew Scott, the former chief executive officer of WhybinTBWA New Zealand and WhybinTBWA Melbourne, who passed away suddenly on Friday at his home in Auckland.
Although health issues had caused Scott to retire early he refused to let them get him down. He stayed as active as possible, socialising with many friends and colleagues from within and without the industry.
Said Scott at the time of his departure in 2016 from WhybinTBWA NZ: “I’ve had a great run in the network game, working with some of the best people in the industry and fantastic clients along the way.”
Said Paul Bradbury, CEO TBWA Australia and New Zealand at the time: “Scotty has earned huge respect from everyone at TBWA across Australia and New Zealand and we are really excited for him. He was instrumental in the growth and success of our Melbourne office and has helped us get the Auckland office back on track.”
Prior to WhybinTBWA, Scott was General manager of Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand from 2004 to 2007, during which time Saatchi’s was the most awarded agency in the region, winning Campaign Brief NZ Agency of the Year twice (2005 and 2006).
Before that Scott was managing director of Draft FCB Melbourne (1999 to 2004) after a few years in London as a board account director at Publicis UK.
Scott was educated at Wellington Boys College and Victoria University of Wellington.
Scott’s funeral will be held at 2pm NZT on Saturday 21 September at All Saints Chapel at Purewa, Auckland. Followed by drinks and a celebration of his life at The Long Room. Just as he would have wanted it.
In lieu of any flowers, Scott’s family have asked that for those that wish to, can make a donation in his name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association – https://mda.org.nz/our-research/support-our-research/
Scott pictured above with good industry friends Paul Catmur and Jon Ramage celebrating Catmur’s 65th in early September; and boating with Mike O’Sullivan
9 Comments
A huge loss.
Go well, Scotty, it’s been a lot of fun.
We will always have Paris.
This hits. Such a good rooster with a big heart.
Sending love to his family and friends
Sad news. Learnt a lot from him. RIP Scotty.
A bloody good human with the best Dick Dastardly laugh. Gone too soon.
The impact Scotty had on our careers is massive. He gave two young whipper snappers from the country his time, his advice and he gave us our first job in the industry… and then he gave us amazing opportunities and experiences. You’ll be missed, Scotty. Thanks again, mate. xCuz & Jim
Super Star performer, Rock Star good looks. Sadly missed
A lovely guy, always welcoming and warm. Go well Scotty.