Arrivals & Departures

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.

Emily Brown has been appointed account manager with Auckland-based, Bare PR. Most recently, Emily was at Hustle and Bustle and Castleford Media where she managed a number of projects spanning fashion, food and beverage. In her new role at Bare PR she will be managing and working across a range of beauty and FMCG clients. 

Australasian production company, Robber’s Dog has added renowned director, Alison Maclean, to its growing roster of talent.

Georgina Maguire has been appointed account manager at Auckland-based communications and digital agency, Anthem.

Business telecommunications provider, Kordia has announced Scott Bartlett will take over as Group CEO. Since 2013, Bartlett has served as CEO of the New Zealand operations and in his new role assumes responsibility for Kordia’s Australian operations too. 

Auckland-based production company Sunday Punch has added award winning writer-director Cathy MacDonald to its roster. 

Advertising and marketing giant, The Clemenger Group has appointed a new in-house recruitment team who will help ensure the Group continues to attract an “unfair share of the best talent around.”

Former Saatchi & Saatchi NZ ceo Nicky Bell has been appointed to a senior vice president/managing director role at R/GA Los Angeles.

Fairfax Media New Zealand has announced the appointment of Brett McMeekin as National Events Manager. McMeekin has been permanently appointed to the role after nine months covering maternity leave for Denise Armstrong. 

Talent agency Johnson & Laird Management (J&L) have announced the appointment of Ryan Lamont to their team in Auckland. Ryan has already taken up his role of junior talent agent – focussing on the development and growth of J&L’s social talent division.