Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Today: 81 Media has welcomed Sam Harris as Partner and Head of Technology and Performance, bringing a wealth of experience in data-driven strategy and digital innovation.

AUCKLAND, Today: NZME has appointed Jo Hempstead as its new Chief Financial Officer, adding a wealth of experience from retail, tech, and media to the executive team.

AUCKLAND, Today: Colenso has welcomed James Bennett as Group Planning Director and Deputy Head of Planning, following seven years at Wieden+Kennedy London, working with brands like Sainsbury’s, Samsung, Formula 1, and Nike.

AUCKLAND, Today: TVNZ has appointed seasoned commercial leader Kerry Leonard as its new Sport & Enterprise Partnership Lead, a role created to strengthen client partnerships across the broadcaster’s growing sports portfolio.

AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion Shine is bolstering its leadership ranks with two major appointments, bringing in world-class experience and fresh thinking to help clients achieve meaningful results.

AUCKLAND, Today: Coast has found its new Drive show host, welcoming celebrated broadcaster Grant Kereama to bring his signature warmth and passion for Feel Good 80s hits to listeners across New Zealand.

AUCKLAND, Today: MBM has named Christophe Spencer as Head of Digital and promoted Nick Guebhard to Head of Data & Analytics. Both step into their new roles effective immediately, strengthening MBM’s integrated, data-driven digital approach for clients.

SYDNEY, Today: Ogilvy has named Kirsty Muddle as its new CEO for Ogilvy Network ANZ, leading operations across Australia and New Zealand. She’ll oversee advertising, PR, social, customer engagement, consulting, and health.

AUCKLAND, Today: Independent media agency D3 is growing its leadership team, adding three senior hires, Torsten Stolt as Head of Data & Technology, Alex Duval as Head of SEO & Experience, and Courtney Barnett as Client Partner.

AUCKLAND, Today: Rise & Shine PR has welcomed a major new addition, appointing Imogen Duff as Senior Group Account Director to help drive the agency’s next phase of growth.