SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Havas Australia has officially announced Amber Abbott as CEO of its creative communications agency, One Green Bean (ogb) – marking a new era for a team already known for turning heads and earning attention the world over.
Abbott’s elevation is far from a surprise. Having steered ogb through a period of impressive growth as Managing Director, she now takes on the CEO mantle with a clear-eyed vision: scale up the agency’s creative firepower while keeping the soul of the “small but mighty” shop that’s defined its journey so far.
Her appointment comes as One Green Bean enters its 18th year since it began in Australia helping brands earn attention through creativity that drives meaningful conversation – including enduring 10- and 11-year client relationships with Nike and Meat & Livestock Australia respectively. Under Amber’s leadership, ogb has recently welcomed a raft of new clients to its roster that includes Pinterest and Tourism & Events Queensland.
Amber has been with the agency for 11 of those 18 years, progressing from Account Director to hold senior leadership positions including Head of Client Services and General Manager before being appointed Managing Director in January 2023.

“The last two years has seen some of the strongest growth and commercial success in the history of ogb. This has been coupled with an outstanding culture that puts people and creativity at its core. I believe the agency is well set for this to continue with Amber at the helm. She is one of the most dedicated, organised and committed leaders I have ever worked with, and with her strategic mindset and eye for a great idea she has all the attributes you want in a CEO. More than that she is just a great person to be around and partner with as we continue to grow Havas in Australia,” said James Wright, Group CEO at Havas Creative Network ANZ and Global Chair Havas PR Network.
CEO Amber Abbott described the full circle ogb career development she aims to replicate for her team, “After over a decade with ogb, it is an honour to take on this role. We’ve entered an exciting new era. We’re still the feisty, boutique agency we were all those years ago – but with the reach, reliability and rigour of a global network behind us. That is a powerful combination.”
“As CEO, my mission is to foster an environment that allows my passionate, talented team to thrive too – to find and seize uncomfortably exciting opportunities that push them to be their best selves, while providing the flexibility, training and personalised support to help them find the right work/life balance that is absolutely essential.”
Since its inception, ogb has grown into a multi-award winning, ideas-centric agency with offices in Sydney and London, helping brands tell their stories through meaningful ideas and creativity that drives conversation and earns attention from the people that matter.