AUCKLAND, Today: IMANZ has just added Duncan Shand from YoungShand to its Board, bringing even more indie firepower to the table.
Shand is the Co-founder and MD of YoungShand and has worked across media, marketing and advertising. He’s stoked to be backing indie agencies at board level.
“I really believe independent agencies can provide New Zealand businesses with better brand leadership and stronger media results,” says Shand.
“I’m looking forward to contributing to the development of a growing independent agency sector that helps New Zealand businesses thrive.”
“I really believe independent agencies can provide New Zealand businesses with better brand leadership and stronger media resultsstlands is the largest shopping centre in Wellington – and the only one with two supermarkets.” – Duncan Shand
IMANZ Chair Alex Radford, also a co-founder of D3, says it’s a win having someone of Shand’s calibre on board.
“Having grown YoungShand into an innovative and respected presence within New Zealand’s agency community, Duncan brings a rare combination of strategic insight, digital expertise, and unwavering dedication to the indie sector,” says Radford.
“His leadership will be a real asset as we continue to strengthen and grow the voice of independent agencies across New Zealand.”
With Shand now on board, the IMANZ lineup is complete — joining Kris Hadley (Together), Niven Boyle (The Media Dept), and Elaine Gibbons (Sneakers Media).
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