Arrivals & Departures

HAMILTON, Today: Kayla McQuade has joined Hamilton-based agency HMC as Visual Communication Specialist, following a year freelancing across painting, illustration, and design.

AUCKLAND, Today: Anna Magasiva is heading to Stuff Group, stepping into the role of Director of Agency from May, and reporting to Commercial Director Jaana Collins.

AUCKLAND, Today: Droga5 is refreshing its creative leadership, with Barbara Humphries and Damon Stapleton stepping in as Co-Chief Creative Officers across Australia and New Zealand.

AUCKLAND, Today: Momentum Group just announced Alex Kenny as Creative Director—beefing up the agency’s digital performance and creative smarts in a big way.

SYDNEY, Today: Wasserman has appointed Peter Jarmain as Vice President to lead Wasserman Live across Australia and APAC, heading up branding, signage, fabrication, live events and experiential operations.

AUCKLAND, Today: Leadership is evolving at DDB Group AUNZ, with Priya Patel and Matty Burton stepping into bigger roles across the region, officially from April 1.

AUCKLAND, Today: Colenso BBDO had a huge 2024, winning Cannes Lions Agency of the Year (Pacific), securing new business, and taking home New Zealand’s first Immortal Award. Now, the agency is expanding its creative team with four senior hires.

AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion Shine has welcomed Luke Farmer to lead the Air New Zealand account and drive new business development, further strengthening the agency’s growth and client relationships.

AUCKLAND, Today: Omnicom Media Group agency PHD Aotearoa has promoted Amanda Palenski to Managing Director, effective immediately. She will lead operations, driving multi-channel strategies to create transformative experiences for clients.