AUCKLAND, Today: There’s been a changing of the guard at the Comms Council, with Angela Watson, CEO of Colenso BBDO, elected President of the Board.
Watson takes over from Rob Harvey, CEO Dentsu ANZ, who has stepped down after four years in the role. A Comms Council board member since 2021, Watson has now been elected by the board to the President role, effective immediately.
‘Rob has done an amazing job as President – his conviction, generosity and belief in the value of the industry is contagious. I’m genuinely excited to step into the role – continuing to make progress where it’s needed most and spearheading the great work of the Comms Council on behalf of all of its members – as we enter a new frontier of change and possibility,’ says Angela.
“I’m delighted to be handing the baton to Angela, who I know will be an outstanding President and a powerful champion for our industry.” – Rob Harvey, CEO Dentsu ANZ
Harvey was elected President in 2022 and used his time in the role to push two big industry priorities: sustainability and diversity.
“When I stepped into the role, I said there were two areas where I wanted us to make meaningful progress: sustainability and diversity. I’m proud that together we launched Ad Net Zero and He Tāngata The People, and I’m confident these initiatives have set us up for sustained progress in these important areas.
“I’m delighted to be handing the baton to Angela, who I know will be an outstanding President and a powerful champion for our industry.”
The handover keeps the Comms Council focused on industry progress, with Watson now leading the board into its next chapter.
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