Arrivals & Departures

Sweetshop has signed director Jakob Marky for representation globally, excluding Europe. “Jakob has always had a fascination for stories and how to make them come alive,” says ceo/partner Wilf Sweetland.

Following an extensive search, Dentsu Ageis’ Auckland-based digital performance & data agency iProspect, has welcomed Ian Hooi to the role of general manager of its New Zealand operation.

Rebecca Stevenson has been appointed Stuff national business editor. Stevenson, who commenced her new role earlier this month, has been with Stuff for more than nine years in various roles, and returning to the business from a year-long stint as business editor at The Spinoff.

Adshel NZ has announced the appointment of a new staff member – Charlotte White – to its Auckland sales team. “As Robbie Coshan sets to depart on his OE, Charlotte has stepped into the role as account manager joining the award-winning sales team,” said Adshel Auckland group sales manager Mark Banbrook.

Y&R New Zealand has announced the appointment of Kim Pick and Tom Paine as joint creative leaders, following Josh Moore’s departure as CCO.

Global fast food chain Domino’s has appointed Brisbane-based Melody Livingstone to head its Australian and New Zealand marketing operations. Livingstone was formerly head of marketing at Aussie food delivery service provider YouFoodz.

Commercials director Jeff Wood has returned home to New Zealand from a successful stint in London to join the Fish & Clips roster.

Stuff has announced the appointment of Josh Borthwick as commercial director – agency and direct. In this role, Borthwick will lead, develop and direct the national advertiser and agency sales teams, as well as the local direct sales teams.

Carat NZ has appointed OMD’s Jonathan Sorensen to the role of group business director on some of the agency’s highest profile accounts, including ASB Bank and DB Breweries. 

Auckland digital agency Little Giant, Linked by Isobar has appointed Ian Howard to the newly created position of managing director. The creation of the role follows another period of strong growth for Little Giant which now boasts a team of 45 digital experts.