Arrivals & Departures

The Comms Council has announced the appointment of Mindshare managing director Samantha Osborne to the position of Chair for the Media Committee. 

Ascential, the parent company of the Cannes Lions, has named Philip Thomas as its new chairman, taking over from Terry Savage, who finishes his term in June – after 33 years.

APN Outdoor Group Limited has announced the appointment of Jeremy Howe to the new, Australia-based role of chief strategy and innovation officer.

FCB has promoted Blair Alexander, previously FCB Media general manager, to the role of media managing director, taking over from Rufus Chuter, who leaves in May (destination unknown, at this stage).

Parnell based, award-winning digital production company Satellite has appointed Kevin Schluter to the new role of head of creative strategy.

After 15 years running Graham Strategic Limited as sole MD, and following the merger five years ago with Oriental Bay-based Promotus Advertising and running GSL Promotus in tandem with joint MD Sigrun Grice, Leigh Graham has announced her resignation from the agency, effective end of March.

Sydney, March 15: Leading Australasian marketing comms group WPP ANZ has appointed Sydney-based Peter Bosilkovski as Y&R’s Australia & NZ regional ceo.

Dentsu Aegis Network (DAN) New Zealand has announced two senior appointments to its investment and programmatic team, driven by a strong period of growth for the business.

Customer Experience agency Track has announced NZ MD Rob Limb will be assuming the role of ceo at Track Australia & New Zealand — a new regional role which will see him oversee the Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne offices.

Y&R New Zealand has announced the appointment of Kim Pick as executive creative director, replacing Tim Huse, who is departing for Los Angeles.