Arrivals & Departures

Y&R NZ has appointed Craig McLeod – recently returned from GPY&R Melbourne – to the role of planner, effective immediately.

Designworks has announced two leadership appointments for its Wellington office. Vic Smith has been appointed managing director, with Helen Milner taking the role of creative director. They join Chris McDermott, Head of Innovation, as Wellington’s leadership team.

PR exponent Antonios Papaspiropoulos has moved from his home base in NZ to a new GM role at Melbourne agency Effectus Marketing Group.

NZ internet service provider Vocus Communications (formerly M2) – a combo of Slingshot, Flip and Orcon – has appointed Luke Meurant as marketing manager of Flip, and Sophia Berry-Smith as communications manager across all three Vocus brands – Slingshot, Orcon and Flip. 

APN Outdoor has this morning announced its acceptance of Phil Clemas’ resignation from his position as general manager, APN Outdoor New Zealand, a position he has held since February 2008, leading the company through significant changes and growth.

The Public Relations Institute has tapped Wellington PR practitioner Katie Mathison as its new president, replacing Bruce Fraser, who has held the role for the past two years.

Auckland-based Niki Schuck PR has brought another contractor, Kate Barron, on board to meet the demands of the expanding business. 

TVNZ has appointed ex-NZ Yahoo sales boss Louis Niven as GM Online Sales to drive the overall growth of its digital media business.

Auckland-based digital ad sales house ad2one has announced the appointment of two new executives.

Marketing Association stakeholder relations & admin manager Sylvia Devlin – a true legend in this business – is moving on after 30 years at the MA.