Australia – Bench Media has named Jessica Torstensson as its client growth director, a newly created role that also sees her join the agency’s senior leadership team. She will report directly to CEO and co-founder Ori Gold.
Based in Sydney, Torstensson will lead the agency’s new business and client growth strategy, with responsibilities spanning client relationships, market presence, and long-term partnership development. The role comes as Bench continues to broaden its full-service media offering.
Gold said Torstensson’s appointment reflects the agency’s next phase of growth. “Over the past 18 months we’ve built real momentum, expanding into a full-service offering, launching new capabilities, and partnering with some incredible brands. Jess joins at exactly the right moment, bringing the seniority and strategic depth to strengthen our partnerships, lift our market presence and deliver even greater value as marketers look for sharper strategy and measurable outcomes.”
He added, “She’s spent many years creating integrated media solutions and partnering closely with brands across automotive, retail, FMCG, finance and technology, driving growth for BYD, McDonald’s, BlueScope Steel, Zambrero, Pet Circle, ubank and Chartered Accountants. Jess is focused, straightforward and ambitious, which is a great cultural fit for Bench and a strong addition to our senior leadership team as we accelerate into the next phase of scale.”
Torstensson brings two decades of experience in media and marketing, including senior roles at Atomic 212°, CHEP and OMD. Her background includes leading major client portfolios, driving multi-channel transformations and securing major pitch wins.
“Bench has built something special in this market, a business that’s agile, ambitious, and deeply focused on client impact,” Torstensson said. “I’m thrilled to be joining at such a pivotal time in its growth journey and am looking forward to helping build on the momentum the team has created and shaping what client growth looks like for the next few years.”
Gold added, “The addition of a dedicated client growth director underscores the agency’s commitment to delivering greater value and long-term growth for our clients. We can’t wait to see the difference Jess brings and we welcome her to the team as we continue building a category-leading independent media agency.”
The appointment is effective immediately.
