Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Today: Reel Factory has announced the addition of Lizzy Bailey to its roster of talented directors. Reel Factory director Dan Watkins said: “With her expertise in comedy and performance direction, Lizzy brings a unique blend of authenticity and heart to productions.

AUCKLAND Today: Northcote-based digital marketing agency Pure SEO has appointed Amanda Middeldorp as marketing manager.

WELLINGTON, Today: The Waitapu Group has announced that its Stanley Street business director Sarah Johnson has taken on the role of leading the group’s operations in the Capital.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: The Bakery Collective NZ has signed Australian photographer Dean Podmore for representation in New Zealand.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Amanda Lane has joined Nielsen’s New Zealand commercial team as director of media measurement.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Whittaker’s has appointed Soraya Cottin as their new chief marketing officer. The choc-maker says she brings significant international marketing experience of working with major global food and other consumer brands.

AUCKLAND, Today: GroupM AUNZ has appointed John Halpin as its new ceo. Halpin, a Kiwi, is returning home to New Zealand. Halpin replaces Chris Riley who has “moved on”.

AUCKLAND, Today: Special has expanded the services of Special PR, launching in the Australian market “in response to growing demand for creative PR solutions”.

AUCKLAND, Today: Sweetshop founders (with chairman Paul Prince) Melanie Bridge (director) and producer Sharlene George are stepping into co-ceo roles.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Lumo Digital is expanding its NZ sales team, with the addition of Steven Buck, Charlotte Garvan and the recent promotion of Josh McWilliams.