Houston announces two major appointments for its management team

Sydney, Australia – Houston, a brand strategy and design firm, strengthened its leadership team with the promotion of Gretel Maltabarow has general manager And Stacey Saunders has general manager, the appointments will take effect immediately. They will report directly to Stu O’Brien, CEO and Founder of Houston.

In her new role as Managing Director, Maltabarow will have the opportunity to further develop Houston’s core competencies and creative and strategic rigor, promote cross-divisional collaboration, cultivate new business prospects and maintain its existing customer base. To promote the company’s continued success, she will also continue to lead the Houston account services division and work closely with O’Brien and Saunders. Maltabarow, who previously worked as group account director, has been in Houston for eight years.

As the new Managing Director, Saunders’ responsibilities include delivering and managing the pipeline, improving the agency’s business performance and culture, and driving innovation through changes in systems and talent development. Saunders, who previously served as chief of staff, will celebrate ten years in Houston in 2024, where she has held numerous internal operational responsibilities within the agency.

Speaking about the appointments, O’brien said, “But more importantly, their respective promotions demonstrate their continued commitment to our team and show Houston’s future leaders that we will nurture talent and create new opportunities and pathways for our next generation of leaders to grow. . I look forward to watching Gretel and Stacey use their wealth of knowledge to move the company forward and create the next era of Houston.”

At the same time, Maltabarow said: “Having observed the growth and evolution of the company over the past eight years, I am excited about this next challenge. I further feel empowered to make a positive impact with our incredible team and clients by elevating the agency’s offering and bringing together the cross-functional expertise of our teams to drive client growth. I am grateful for this opportunity and could not be happier to share the promotional spotlight with the very well-deserved promotion of Stacey Saunders to Managing Director.

Finally, Saunders said, “Over the past decade in Houston, I have experienced every facet of our business and feel very excited about leading Houston into its next phase of growth alongside the powerhouses that are Gretel and Stu. I am also very excited that my new role will allow me to expand my impact and provide mentorship within the agency with a focus on team development and growth.