Arrivals & Departures

The Paris-based Epica Awards has appointed Norman Pearlstine, vice-chairman of Time Inc, as president of its jury this year.

The CAANZ board has elected Louise Bond, ceo of PHD Group, as president of the association, after Simon Lendrum’s decision to step down, following his two-and-a-half-year stint in the role.

One of New Zealand’s most awarded design specialists, Grant Alexander is teaming up with Auckland agency Onfire Design. Founder and principal of Studio Alexander, Grant will join Onfire as design director, providing on-going expertise to his clients with access to the full service design and digital offering from Onfire.

Long-time radio host Murray Lindsay is moving on from his drive show on Coast. A statement from NZME this morning says Lindsay will finish with Coast at the end of the year, being replaced in 2017 by Jason Reeves.

Colmar Brunton and TNS New Zealand believe they can make big data work for clients like never before, following with an international award winning data expert returning to New Zealand. Following a global search, Kiwi Dr Will Koning is back from London to Kantar New Zealand, the parent company of both Colmar Brunton and TNS, as Chief Data Officer.

Brazilian Andre Sallowicz has returned to New Zealand to take up a permanent art director role in the Auckland office of Colenso BBDO. It’s familiar ground for Andre who spent three months here on an exchange programme in 2014.

A new appointment and two promotions this past week at MediaWorks. David Hine has been appointed GM of 3NOW with two in-house promotions: Ben Quinn to head of acquisitions – TV & Digital and Matt Barthow as channel manager TV3.

APN Outdoor has confirmed Kiwi ex-pat and former Aussie-based group sales manager, Gary Rosewarne, has moved to its Auckland office. Rosewarne started today his new role of sales director APN Outdoor New Zealand.

Robber’s Dog has announced the signing of award-winning director, Robin Walters. Having worked with brands including Ebay, NZTA, Hyundai, Nibble, McDonald’s and Spark, Walters has been providing his unique approach to short-form commercials for more than a decade.

OMD Wellington has announced managing partner, Matt McNeil has resigned. He’s been with the company for six years and a statement from OMD says he’s leaving to focus his efforts on a start-up venture.