Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Today: Droga5 ANZ has just announced Steve Kane as Principal Director of its New Zealand office. He brings with him 30 years of creative and leadership experience across PR, advertising and award-winning campaigns.

AUCKLAND, Today: Droga5 ANZ has levelled up its creative ranks, promoting Christie Cooper and James Conner to Executive Creative Directors. The pair will report directly to Co-Chief Creative Officers Barbara Humphries and Damon Stapleton, effective immediately.

AUCKLAND, Today: The Sweetshop’s AI-focused creative studio The Gardening Club just got a major boost, welcoming Colin Davis as Global Head of Innovation — and yep, they’re feeling pretty damn lucky about it.

AUCKLAND, Today: Simon Redwood has joined independent agency Multiplied as its new Design Director, stepping into the role with more than 20 years of experience across brand, digital, and campaign design in Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne.

AUCKLAND, Today: Just two days after revealing its big new partnership with Trade Me, Stuff Digital Ltd has named a new Managing Director — and it’s someone who once managed the current boss.

AUCKLAND, Today: Curious Nation has welcomed former MediaWorks leader Braydon Priest as senior producer, helping support its growing slate of creative work across Aotearoa.

AUCKLAND, Today: Mango Communications has welcomed Becky Erwood as its new Group Business Director, bringing more than 25 years of experience across strategic comms, brand building and industry advocacy.

AUCKLAND, Today: The Out of Home Media Association Aotearoa (OOHMAA) and Calibre Audience Measurement Limited (CAML) have announced Kath Mitchell as incoming CEO, with the appointment effective early July.

AUCKLAND, Today: Match Artists has entered a bold new chapter, appointing Fern Holloway as Company Director and Agent.

AUCKLAND, Today: Independent agency True has bolstered its design firepower, appointing Helen Chapman as Design Lead.