Isobar's Thomas Tearle joins VMLY&R as AUNZ CEO

Thomas Tearle, Managing Director at Isobar, has been appointed CEO of VMLY&R in Australia and New Zealand. 

Tearle replaces Jon Bird who now becomes Executive Chairman. Tearle joins VMLY&R as brand and customer experience grows, focused on developing digital, CX and commerce capabilities. 

Tearle will also become a key member of the WPP AUNZ brand leadership team reporting to CEO Jens Monsees. Globally he'll be reporting to Beth Wade who's the global CMO at VMLY&R.

Tearle has spent nearly seven years with Isobar and will move to VMLY&R in May. At Isobar, he was responsible for the mergers of both Soap Creative and WiTH Collective into the business.