AUCKLAND, Today: McCann Group New Zealand is reshaping its leadership as it pushes deeper into integration, appointing Zac Stephenson as Managing Director, Media and promoting Terri Collier to the new group role of Chief Client Officer.
Arrivals & Departures: Unbound sets new leadership direction
AUCKLAND, Today: Unbound is reshuffling its leadership team, with founder Quentin Weber and senior leader Jason Tiller stepping into newly elevated roles as the Waikato-based digital agency ramps up its strategic and commercial growth.
Arrivals & Departures: Joanne Norton joins Bastion as managing director of insights
AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion has locked in a new Insights lead, with Joanne Norton set to join as Managing Director in mid-April, reporting directly to Group CEO Cheuk Chiang.
Arrivals & Departures: Jacqui Loates-Haver returns to lead Kia Ora magazine
AUCKLAND, Today: Are Media has brought Jacqui Loates-Haver back to helm Kia Ora, Air New Zealand’s flagship inflight magazine, kicking off a fresh chapter for the long-running title.
Arrivals & Departures: Anthem strengthens team with two hires
AUCKLAND, Today: Two new hires are bolstering Anthem’s comms muscle, with senior specialist Conor Roberts and rising talent Alicia Lemmer joining the integrated agency as it expands leadership strength and consultancy depth.
Arrivals & Departures: OMD taps Blair Alexander as CEO to guide next chapter growth
AUCKLAND, Today: OMD is bringing in Blair Alexander as New Zealand CEO from 2 March, stepping in to steer operations and shape future-ready capabilities for the agency’s next growth phase. He reports to Nikki Grafton.
Arrivals & Departures: Havas appoints Olly Taylor as Group Chief Strategy Officer
AUCKLAND, Today: Havas ANZ is doubling down on integration, expanding Olly Taylor’s remit and appointing him Chief Strategy Officer for the Group, leading strategy across both creative and media agencies under the Village model.
Arrivals & Departures: misterwolf strengthens leadership with Susie Darling
AUCKLAND, Today: Independent creative agency misterwolf has appointed Susie Darling as Partner and General Manager, building on a record 2025 and marking the next phase of growth as the agency approaches its second decade.
Arrivals & Departures: Dentsu taps Nikki McKelvie to lead creative in Aotearoa
AUCKLAND, Today: Dentsu has named Nikki McKelvie as Managing Director of Dentsu Creative Aotearoa, tasking her with leading the creative practice and building on strong momentum as the business continues to grow its client portfolio.
Arrivals & Departures: Neil Marolia joins AIA NZ as Head of Brand & Marketing
AUCKLAND, Today: AIA NZ has appointed Neil Marolia as Head of Brand & Marketing, starting 9 January 2026, bringing deep local and global brand experience to the leadership team.
