Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Today: Uber’s just named Michael Levine as Head of APAC Sales for Uber Advertising, as the company ramps up regional growth and local innovation. He’ll oversee sales and ops across ANZ, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and India.

AUCKLAND, Today: MintHC is growing fast, bringing in fresh talent across digital, strategy, content, web development, and client services. These new hires highlight the agency’s strong momentum and ongoing focus on delivering smart, digital-led marketing solutions for its expanding client base.

AUCKLAND, Today: Stuff Digital has brought in a new Head of Investment and Digital Initiatives, with Saj Patel stepping into the role as the commercial team gears up post-Trade Me announcement.

AUCKLAND, Today: Virginia Hyland has officially wrapped up her time as CEO of Havas Media Network ANZ, following the completion of her agency’s buy-out after joining Havas through the 2020 acquisition of Hyland Media.

AUCKLAND, Today: WPP has named Cindy Rose as its new CEO, effective 1 September 2025. She’ll take over from Mark Read, who’s stepping down and will support the transition through to the end of the year.

AUCKLAND, Today: Spark Foundry NZ has promoted Kelly Rosnell-Shand to General Manager Client Service, backing her to help steer the agency’s continued growth and dial up its client experience game.

AUCKLAND, Today: Samsung Ads has brought in two new heavy-hitters — Levi Guillory and Carla Dawson — as the business continues to scale across ANZ and SEA.

AUCKLAND, Today: Interplay Media has appointed Scott Hughes to lead its publisher monetisation efforts in New Zealand—establishing a local presence for the first time and signalling a major step forward in its regional growth strategy.

AUCKLAND, Today: MBM has named Edd Lucas as the new General Manager of its Wellington office, stepping up after seven years with the agency.

AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion has named Cheuk Chiang as its new Group CEO, effective 1 July 2025. Co-founder Jack Watts becomes Executive Director, focusing on strategic growth opportunities.