Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Sky has promoted Thomas Robins as its new head of Sky Originals. Prior to starting at Sky in the Originals team two years ago, Robins spent 20 years as a writer, director and producer of drama, comedies, films and documentaries.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: FCB Aotearoa has announced the appointment of Matt Kingston to its senior leadership team, as he joins the agency as chief strategy officer.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Film Construction has welcomed the “fresh and spirited” talents of Auckland photographer Matt Hurley to its stills division.

AUCKLAND, Today: NZME has appointed Murray Kirkness to the newly created role of chief content officer – publishing.

WELLINGTON, Today: Clemenger BBDO NZ is welcoming Melissa Neustroski as its new head of client service. MD Brett Hoskin said: “Liss brings over 20 years’ experience in leading brand and behaviour change work.

HAMILTON/TAURANGA, Monday: Central North Island full-service agency KingSt has welcomed three arrivals, farewelled one and promoted another.

AUCKLAND, Today: Special PR has announced two new hires. Eleanor Ashdown has come on board as senior account director, with Jessica Walker joining her as account manager within the agency’s newly expanded Consumer Business division.

CHRISTCHURCH, Today: Ōtautahi-based creative agency Not Another is today welcoming Josiah Komene (Ngāpuhi) to its team in the new role of Kaitohutohu Māori.

HAMILTON, Monday: Unbound has bolstered its team with three new hires. Brooke Wilson joins as an account manager while Magdalena Morgan and Samuel Cook step into campaign manager roles.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Integrated indie agency YoungShand has appointed the experienced media exec Megan Flynn as head of media partnerships.