Arrivals & Departures

Robber’s Dog Auckland has forged an Australasian representation deal with Calfornia-based director team Peter Livolsi & expat Aussie Martin Dix, who work together professionally as Peter Martin.

Hannah Alderson has joined The Pond as a Senior Talent Agent to place top creative people into freelance, contract, and fulltime positions in advertising, design, media, activation, PR, digital, film and TV production, as well as in-house corporate/SME design and digital departments.

Carat NZ has this morning announced the appointment of Alex Lawson to the role of Group Business Director. Lawson joins Carat from ZenithOptimedia where he was Group Business Director; he has also held roles at APN News & Media, Mediaedge and MediaCom. Well regarded in the industry, he was a 2015 finalist for Campaign APAC’s Account Person of the Year.

Veteran copywriter, published author and awarded creative Glenn Wood has joined Ogilvy & Mather full time in the role of Creative Director, following a recent freelance role with the agency.

Following business growth and expansion, QMS Media NZ says it is pleased to announce the promotion of Steve Simpson to the newly created position of Agency Sales Director.

After eight years at Big Mobile, Sydney-based CEO Graham Christie is departing the business “to pursue fresh ventures”. “It’s a long time coming, but the time is right,” he told M+AD. “My immediate next step is a short break, as I’ve earned it, my wife tells me.”

Adshel has announced the appointment of Scott Mather to the newly created role of Head of Operations New Zealand. Mather joins Adshel from Hume Pipeline Systems, a leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial and residential systems for managing water and utilities.

After six years as editor of New Zealand beverage industry magazine Drinksbiz, Joelle Thomson will be reducing her involvement in the business, but continuing as the expert wine contributor.

Colenso freelance CD Andy Blood (a legend during his time as ECD at Whybin\TBWA Auckland) has been appointed to a creative strategist role at Facebook & Instagram ANZ based in Sydney.

Omnicom Media Group has appointed Peter Horgan as its new ceo for its Australia and New Zealand region. He will replace Leigh Terry, who has stepped down from the current position.