Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Today: Simon Teagle has stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer at Independent Media Agencies New Zealand (IMANZ).

AUCKLAND, Today: VAST Billboards has named Lohnêt Waugh as its new Group Sales Director, adding her to the leadership team as the company expands its nationwide digital out-of-home network.

AUCKLAND, Today; Momentum, one of New Zealand’s top independent media and communications agencies, has moved its Auckland HQ to a New York loft-inspired space in Ponsonby, complete with sweeping views of the Waitematā Harbour and Waitākere Ranges.

AUCKLAND, Today: Merkle Aotearoa, part of the dentsu network, has named Stéphan Willemse as its new Head of Digital Experience, leading work to help clients create cohesive, valuable, and genuinely useful customer experiences.

AUCKLAND/SYDNEY, Today: Ogilvy has confirmed ANZ Chief Creative Officer Toby Talbot is wrapping up his role this week, bringing to a close more than three and a half years with the agency.

AUCKLAND, Today: Colenso has welcomed Jack Cumming to lead a portfolio of local and global clients while also helping drive the agency’s new business efforts.

AUCKLAND, Today: Dentsu today announces the appointment of Rob Harvey as Chief Executive Officer, dentsu ANZ. Rob joined dentsu Aotearoa in 2011 as Managing Director, Media and has been CEO of the New Zealand market since 2013.

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.