Paper Moose Appoints Chris McMullen Creative Director
The independent agency has also named four new hires and promoted two staff members as it expands its creative leadership team.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in People
Paper Moose has appointed Chris McMullen as Creative Director, alongside Michael Macgregor, Alexander Glenny, Daniel Rushi and Lili-Rose Sandiford, and promoted Jazz Twemlow and Hannah Stokes. The changes were announced on 9 November 2026.
Why it matters
The appointments follow a run of new business wins and integrated campaign launches and are intended to accelerate the agency's next phase of growth. For Australian marketing professionals, the moves signal continued expansion among independent full-service agencies.
McMullen brings two decades of advertising experience, while Glenny previously spent two years as a designer at Hogarth. The announcement does not disclose total headcount or how many additional roles the agency intends to fill.
The players
Paper Moose
Paper Moose is an independent full-service BCorp agency operating in Australia.
Chris McMullen
McMullen is an advertising creative director with two decades of experience who previously freelanced at Dentsu Creative.
The details
Paper Moose, an independent full-service BCorp agency, named McMullen as Creative Director, having previously worked as a freelance Creative Director at Dentsu Creative. Macgregor joins as Design Lead from 72andSunny, Rushi as Digital Media lead from KINESSO Australia, and Sandiford as Account Manager from Publicis Production.
Timeline
9 November 2026: Paper Moose announces the appointments and promotions.
Market Landscape
Independent full-service agencies in Australia are increasingly competing for senior creative talent against larger network agencies. Paper Moose's hiring from networks such as Publicis and KINESSO reflects that competition for experienced staff.
Clients working with Paper Moose may see its expanded creative and digital leadership shape campaign development. Marketing teams considering agency partners can use these appointments to gauge the agency's current capabilities.
The takeaway
Staff appointments at independent agencies can signal where growth is directed, particularly in creative and digital leadership. Readers tracking agency capability can watch these hires for shifts in service offerings.
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