Experience

DO. Agency

• Australia
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  DO is a Creative Advertising Agency founded by Andrew Dowling, former Group MD of Y&R Group Sydney and Tom Ormes, Creative Director of iris Worldwide, Amsterdam. Together, the duo have experience working in markets spanning ANZ, Asia, North America and Europe. DO is more than just a name; it’s a mindset that drives our every decision. The creating, the ‘doing’ of ideas. Ultimately, success for us and for our clients is all in the doing. It’s what we believe really matters. In today’s world, there’s no longer a distinction between ‘online’ and ‘offline’, it’s just not how people live. We believe insightful thinking and powerful ideas, developed by open-minded people are what makes the biggest difference, not the channel or method of delivery. It’s simple, but we believe it works. The agency positions itself as a solution for both local and global brands marketing to what it terms ‘The New Australia’. A New Australia needs a new kind of agency. It’s about diverse opinions, not just diversity. A New Australia has a broad perspective and confidence, it has a voice. One that, fortunately, extends beyond the ‘comments’ section. Show less



VML

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Managing Director

  • Feb 2013 - Nov 2016

  After spending over 5 years leading brands and businesses in Asia, Andrew is returning home to the agency that has been most inspirational in his career. Y&R Group in Sydney has the perfect blend of both talent and strategic resources to meet the challenges of brands in the fast evolving Australian consumer landscape. Y&R Group Sydney harnesses George Patterson Y&R's strategic and creative skills, combined with the retail expertise of IdeaWorks and the digital firepower and creativity of VML. Andrew joins Y&R Group as Group Managing Director of Y&R Group Sydney after spending the past two years as CEO of Y&R Indonesia leading Y&R Advertising and launching The Campaign Palace and VML Qais Jakarta. Previously Andrew was Board Director of iris Worldwide in Singapore, leading the APAC Regional adidas, Unilever, Yahoo!, Red Bull and global Diageo relationships. He believes in ideas that have the power to change the way people think, behave and buy. Previously at Y&R Singapore & Sydney, Andrew’s experience includes integrated roles on a number of high profile regional and global brands. These brands include Ford, Honda, Panasonic, SingTel, Optus, FOXTEL, TABCORP, Avis, H&R Block and the Australian Rugby Union. Andrew’s category experience includes FMCG, Automotive, Telecommunications, Tourism, Entertainment, Consumer Electronics, Alcohol and Sports, with an in-depth integrated understanding across Digital, CRM, Retail, Activation, Experiential and ATL communications. Show less



Young & Rubicam Group

• Advertising Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2010 - Feb 2013

  CEO of Y&R Indonesia, leading Y&R Advertising and successfully launching The Campaign Palace and VML Qais Indonesia DANONE (AQUA, MIZONE, VIT, MILKUAT, ACTIVIA) LG (CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, HOME APPLIANCES, MOBILE) XL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOFTEX (SOFTEX, V-CLASS, SWEETIE, CONFIDENCE, SOFTIES) BMW GROUP (MINI) SONY (HANDYCAM) COMBIPHAR SUGAR GROUP COMPANIES CEO of Y&R Indonesia, leading Y&R Advertising and successfully launching The Campaign Palace and VML Qais Indonesia DANONE (AQUA, MIZONE, VIT, MILKUAT, ACTIVIA) LG (CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, HOME APPLIANCES, MOBILE) XL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SOFTEX (SOFTEX, V-CLASS, SWEETIE, CONFIDENCE, SOFTIES) BMW GROUP (MINI) SONY (HANDYCAM) COMBIPHAR SUGAR GROUP COMPANIES



Iris

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Director

  • Mar 2008 - Nov 2010

  ADIDAS APAC DIAGEO GLOBAL UNILEVER APAC APB APAC (TIGER BEER) YAHOO! SEA RED BULL SINGAPORE VISIT BRITAIN SEA/GCC Agency Marketing & New Business, Integrated Campaign Communications & Strategy, Brand, Activation, CRM, Retail, Experiential. Career Highlight: APAC Mid-Sized Agency of the Year 2009 2009 was a tough year for most agencies globally who were suffering from the impact of the Global Financial Crisis. In this twelve-month period Iris Singapore was able to grow in terms of head count, client base, revenue and most importantly margin. This combined with a growing collection of marquee creative campaigns Iris Singapore was appointed Media Magazines APAC Mid-Sized agency of the year for 2009. Show less



Young & Rubicam

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Group Account Director

  • Jul 2007 - Mar 2008

  SINGTEL AUDI HONDA Integrated Campaign Communications & Strategy, Brand, Digital, Retail, CRM, New Business. SINGTEL AUDI HONDA Integrated Campaign Communications & Strategy, Brand, Digital, Retail, CRM, New Business.



George Patterson Y&R, Sydney

• Group Account Director

  • Jul 2003 - Aug 2007

  FOXTEL PANASONIC AUSTRALIAN RUGBY UNION AVIS H&R BLOCK TABCORP (WAGERING, CASINO, GAMING) MULTI CHANNEL NETWORK Brand Strategy Development, Integrated Campaign Communications & Strategy, Brand, Retail, Commercial, Digital, CRM, New Business Development. Business lead on six accounts, including Panasonic, Australian Rugby Union, Avis, H&R Block, TAB, KENO and MCN (Subscription TV Advertising). Specialising in entertainment, sports and gambling communications the team of nine cater for the client's integrated advertising requirements. Responsible for managing consumer, retail and commercial communications. The role encompasses strategy development, creative development, along with budget maintenance and agency revenue. Show less



George Patterson Bates

• Senior Communications Manager

  • May 2002 - Jun 2003

  OPTUS SINGTEL Through-the-line Communications, Integrated Campaign Strategy, Campaign Assessment, Direct Marketing, Retail Communications. Initially employed at GPB through Adtown, working on the retail arm of Optus. The role included a range of above the line communications, including a complete re-brand of Optus World stores nationwide. My role further extended to work on integrated strategic campaigns for the Optus Mobile Division. Upon the expansion of Optus Small Business, the position included implementing a through-the-line campaign to launch Optus Business Direct and an above-the-line campaign for Optus Business Show less



D&D Advertising

• Senior Account Manager

  • Feb 2001 - May 2002

  FORD Strategic Media Planning & Placement, Through-the-line Account Service & Management, Integrated Campaign Strategy, Campaign Assessment, New Business Development My initial role at D&D Advertising was as a media assistant within a team of four media buyers. After a short period of time I was given the opportunity to progress to an Account Executive position and then Account Manager. My main duties were to be directly reporting to the client and ensuring all advertising was monitored from client to studio and eventually placed in the correct media. Show less



NSW Department of Education

• Primary School Teacher

  • 1997 - 2000