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.
Arrivals & Departures: Jack Cumming named managing partner at Colenso
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.
Arrivals & Departures: Rob Harvey appointed CEO at dentsu ANZ
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.
Arrivals & Departures: Uber Advertising appoints Michael Levine to head APAC growth
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.
Arrivals & Departures: Eight new talents join MintHC’s expanding crew
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.
Arrivals & Departures: Stuff Digital names new investment lead
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.
Arrivals & Departures: Leadership shift at Havas ANZ as Hyland exits, Wright steps up
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.
Arrivals & Departures: WPP taps tech leader Cindy Rose as CEO
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.
Arrivals & Departures: Kelly Rosnell-Shand ready to push boundaries at Spark NZ
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.
Fresh talent uploaded at Samsung Ads
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.
