Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Today: BusinessDesk, New Zealand’s top biz news spot, has just welcomed Victoria Young as its new editor, courtesy of NZME’s big reveal today. Victoria steps in for Pattrick Smellie, who’s set to dive into his new gig as Founding Editor, focusing more on his knack for writing and uncovering big stories.

AUCKLAND, Yesterday: FEDERATION has today unveiled a second major appointment to its senior leadership team in as many months, announcing Olly Walker-Boden as Managing Director to lead the Auckland-based agency day-to-day. The news follows Brad Collett joining as CCO in January.

AUCKLAND, Yesterday: Convergence Communications is expanding in Auckland. They’ve acquired Ramsgate Advisors and welcomed Rick Osborne and Marie Hosking as new equity partners. This marks a significant strengthening of their local presence.

AUCKLAND, Today: Independent Media Agencies New Zealand (IMANZ) has appointed Kath Mitchell as its first General Manager. She transitions to IMANZ after a significant tenure at TVNZ, recently holding the role of General Manager, Trade Marketing. Her background includes influential positions at Yellow, American Express, and Air New Zealand.

AUCKLAND, Yesterday: Saatchi & Saatchi is expanding its strategic horizons by bringing on board Brendan Greenwell as the new Connected Strategy Director. It’s a move that signals the agency’s commitment to a holistic approach.

AUCKLAND: Today: GroupM in New Zealand is beefing up its strategy crew with Dom Dipple hopping on board as a Strategist, reinforcing its strategic expertise.

AUCKLAND, Today: Tom Sainsbury joins Sweetshop as the latest directorial talent. Known for his engaging humour and sharp wit, he’s a celebrated figure in New Zealand’s entertainment landscape.

AUCKLAND, Today: NZME proudly announces the strategic appointment of James Butcher as the new Chief Commercial Officer, heralding a significant leadership enhancement for the media company.

AUCKLAND, Today: Breakout Room, a creative and production hub under MBM, kicks off 2024 with dynamic team changes, welcoming a fresh hire alongside celebrating a significant promotion.

AUCKLAND, Today: Studio Butter, the creative force behind the ‘Homebrew’ documentary Run It Back, has named Sophie Musgrove as its new Managing Director. Sophie steps into the role ready to guide the studio’s daily operations.