AUCKLAND, Today: Designworks has appointed experienced leader and business founder Megan D’Audney as its new Managing Partner, with the Auckland-based role marking a return home after years working offshore.
Based in Auckland, D’Audney will lead Designworks’ brand strategy, creative and client service teams, while strengthening collaboration across WPP businesses within the group’s new Auckland campus.
She brings global experience from London, Singapore, Melbourne, New York and Miami, alongside strong entrepreneurial credentials, having founded two successful businesses of her own.
WPP Australia and New Zealand President Rose Herceg said, “Designworks is an iconic business in NZ and one that requires a unique leader to take the helm.
“Megan’s local market knowledge and global experience, teamed with innovative approaches and drive to build business a perfect fit for the future of the agency, and our clients looking for creatively-fuelled growth.
“Designworks is an icon. The incredible work produced consistently over many years is why it still holds the reputation as one of the best in New Zealand.” – Megan D’Audney
“Deeply respected and awarded with a heritage of building the country’s biggest brands, we’re thrilled to have someone of Megan’s calibre join and lead the team.”
Across her career, D’Audney has worked across direct marketing, brand development, design and customer experience, with senior roles at agencies including TBWA, M&C Saatchi, DDB and Elmwood.
D’Audney said, “Designworks is an icon. The incredible work produced consistently over many years is why it still holds the reputation as one of the best in New Zealand. Returning home to take up the Managing Partner role is a fantastic opportunity I couldn’t say no to.
“Leading the brilliant team at Designworks into the future and getting to spend every day with them in the studio is beyond exciting, as well as having the ability to tap into the deep talent offered with the broader WPP Aotearoa family.”
D’Audney starts this month, replacing former Managing Partner Joanne Reid, who departed the agency in 2025 after two years in the role.
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