AUCKLAND, Today: Two new hires are bolstering Anthem’s comms muscle, with senior specialist Conor Roberts and rising talent Alicia Lemmer joining the integrated agency as it expands leadership strength and consultancy depth.
Arrivals & Departures: OMD taps Blair Alexander as CEO
AUCKLAND, Today: OMD is bringing in Blair Alexander as New Zealand CEO from 2 March, stepping in to steer operations and shape future-ready capabilities for the agency’s next growth phase. He reports to Nikki Grafton.
Arrivals & Departures: Havas appoints Olly Taylor as Group Chief Strategy Officer
AUCKLAND, Today: Havas ANZ is doubling down on integration, expanding Olly Taylor’s remit and appointing him Chief Strategy Officer for the Group, leading strategy across both creative and media agencies under the Village model.
Arrivals & Departures: misterwolf strengthens leadership with Susie Darling
AUCKLAND, Today: Independent creative agency misterwolf has appointed Susie Darling as Partner and General Manager, building on a record 2025 and marking the next phase of growth as the agency approaches its second decade.
Arrivals & Departures: Dentsu taps Nikki McKelvie to lead creative in Aotearoa
AUCKLAND, Today: Dentsu has named Nikki McKelvie as Managing Director of Dentsu Creative Aotearoa, tasking her with leading the creative practice and building on strong momentum as the business continues to grow its client portfolio.
Arrivals & Departures: Neil Marolia joins AIA NZ as Head of Brand & Marketing
AUCKLAND, Today: AIA NZ has appointed Neil Marolia as Head of Brand & Marketing, starting 9 January 2026, bringing deep local and global brand experience to the leadership team.
Arrivals & Departures: Ginny Woo joins YS to strengthen integrated model
AUCKLAND, Today: YS has strengthened its digital leadership with the appointment of Ginny Woo as Digital Marketing Manager, adding further weight to the agency’s integrated approach across media, data, creativity and technology.
Arrivals & Departures: Designworks taps global brand leader Megan D’Audney for top role
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.
Arrivals & Departures: Saatchi & Saatchi NZ backs Annabel Rees for senior client role
AUCKLAND, Today: Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand has promoted Annabel Rees to General Manager – Clients, recognising her leadership, standout client partnerships and the role she’s played in driving growth and creative momentum across the agency.
Arrivals & Departures: HYPER strengthens creative leadership with Paul Bayley
AUCKLAND, Friday: HYPER has added Paul Bayley as Creative Director, strengthening its creative leadership and boosting impact for some of New Zealand’s biggest FMCG brands and retailers.
