Canberra, Australia – Icon Agency has announced three senior appointments, with Dr. Jason Guo as the new chief technology officer, Andrew Mackay as executive director of digital, and Isaac Townsend as lead developer, to strengthen its presence and bolster its digital capabilities in Australia.
The key appointments come as the agency continues its mission to remain at the forefront of the web and service design spaces, meeting the needs of government and enterprise clients alike.
In his new role as chief technology officer, Guo will oversee the expansion of the agency’s technology stack and systems. He is a 20-year veteran in information technology with extensive experience in the public sector.
Guo’s experience and unique insight into digital transformation processes ensure he is well-positioned to guide the technological journey of the agency.
Meanwhile, in his new appointment as executive director of digital, Mackay’s remit includes guiding and growing Icon’s burgeoning digital team to meet the growing needs of the agency’s rapidly growing client roster.
He brings with him a track record of digital success with his work at CRE8IVE, ACT Government, and Adelphi Digital.
And to further complete the technical line-up, the agency brought in Townsend as its new lead developer. In his new role, he will drive software and platform development for Icon Agency, fortifying its competitive edge.
His wealth of experience and expertise from holding previous senior positions at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry, EY, and Adelphi Digital makes him an instrumental part of the roster of strategic appointments.
Christopher Dodds, co-founder and managing director of growth and innovation at Icon, said, “Our vision has always been to push boundaries and deliver top-tier digital solutions for our clients. With the collective expertise of Dr. Guo, Andrew, and Isaac, we are now poised to expand our digital offerings into the DXP space and further develop our integrated digital communications and service design offering.”
