JWT Canada is building up its digital team, with the appointment of Christopher Page as group creative director and Joe Szabo as director of user experience.

The two new hires come on the heels of the departure of an undisclosed creative duo, confirms Martin Shewchuk, EVP and ECD, JWT Canada.

Page (featured right) joins JWT from his position as creative director at Organic. He will lead the digital team and build on his 16 years of experience, having worked with clients such as RBC, Nike, Microsoft and TD.

Szabo (featured left) joins the digital team after 15 years in the industry. His position will ensure that digital projects are based in usability and meeting customer needs. He’s worked on engagement strategies for clients such as Kraft, Budweiser and Scotiabank.

The hires emphasize JWT’s commitment to bolstering the company’s digital team.

“At JWT, digital is integral to every client initiative,” says Tony Pigott, president and CEO, JWT Canada.

Shewchuk adds that the skills Page and Szabo bring will prove invaluable to clients.