Creative agency Droga5 has promoted two members of its senior management team to global roles, including Sarah Thompson to the position of global chief executive.

Thompson, who had held the role of CEO since early 2013, will be joined by chief strategy officer Jonny Bauer, who will add global duties to his remit.

Thompson joined Droga5 in 2008, having previously held roles at BBH, Mullen and Goodby Silverstein & Partners. In her new role she will work closely with the leadership teams in London and Sydney to find new business opportunities and add to the agency’s portfolio.

Bauer also came to Droga5 in 2008 and previously worked at BBH. In his new role he will be responsible for continuing the agency’s strategic vision across all specialties and brands while developing best practices for offices worldwide.

David Droga, creative chairman and founder, said: “Since her very first day at Droga5, Sarah’s impact on the growth, culture and overall success of this agency has been both immense and flawless.

“She is a genuine, natural leader and someone I really couldn’t trust more.”

Of Bauer, Droga added: “Our growing ambitions warrant our very biggest brains. Jonny is most certainly that and more.”

Droga5 has enjoyed a string of new business wins this year, including Reckitt Benckiser, Georgia Pacific, Jockey, Toyota and Dun & Bradstreet.

Both Thompson and Bauer will continue to be based in the New York office.