PHD has promoted Ryan Ambrose as its new Head of Investment for Melbourne.

Ambrose, who is returning to Melbourne after serving as a Group Business Director in the Sydney office, will be responsible for delivering PHD’s investment product and advancing the agency's investment community and client offering in Melbourne.

Ambrose will work closely with Maree Braham, PHD’s Head of Accountability, to maximise investment outcomes for clients. He will report to PHD’s Chief Investment Officer, Joanna Barnes.

"I'm thrilled to be back at PHD Melbourne supported by a national best-in-class investment offering and look forward to continuing to drive growth, exceptional value and innovation for our clients," said Ambrose.

"The business has incredible talent, and I am so pleased to see ongoing career progression within PHD. Ryan is a progressive and decisive leader which is exactly what we need to accelerate our client’s growth ambitions in this new era. Ryan has been with PHD since 2016 and in that time has impressed across so many areas and I can’t wait for the full ‘Ambrose effect’ to take hold," said Barnes.

Ambrose has been with PHD since 2016. His promotion is effective immediately.