Formerly a Director of the business, Simon Lusty has been promoted to Managing Director, responsible for Firebrand’s Asia Pacific business.

Specialist global marketing, creative and digital recruitment firm, Firebrand Talent Search has promoted Simon Lusty, formerly a Director of the business, to Managing Director. Reporting to Firebrand’s Global CEO, Greg Savage, Simon will be responsible for managing Firebrand’s entire Asia Pacific business, which includes, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. Previously he was responsible for managing Firebrand’s Australian and New Zealand’s business.

“I am incredibly excited to have the opportunity to be working more closely with our Asian offices. Asia plays a core part in Firebrand's overall global offering of marketing, creative and digital recruitment, and being able to leverage our relationships and expertise across the region and build on our foundation of success is such a great opportunity,” says Lusty.

Greg Savage, global CEO adds: “Simon and I have worked together for nearly 10 years. Since launching Firebrand in October 2010, Simon has clearly demonstrated that he is the best man for this important job. Highly respected by his employees, he has spearheaded the fantastic growth of our ANZ business and I feel that in his new position, he’ll be able to strategically bring the same success to our Asia business.”