Arrivals & Departures

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.

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.