Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Today: Independent Media Agencies New Zealand (IMANZ) has appointed Kath Mitchell as its first General Manager. She transitions to IMANZ after a significant tenure at TVNZ, recently holding the role of General Manager, Trade Marketing. Her background includes influential positions at Yellow, American Express, and Air New Zealand.

AUCKLAND, Yesterday: Saatchi & Saatchi is expanding its strategic horizons by bringing on board Brendan Greenwell as the new Connected Strategy Director. It’s a move that signals the agency’s commitment to a holistic approach.

AUCKLAND: Today: GroupM in New Zealand is beefing up its strategy crew with Dom Dipple hopping on board as a Strategist, reinforcing its strategic expertise.

AUCKLAND, Today: Tom Sainsbury joins Sweetshop as the latest directorial talent. Known for his engaging humour and sharp wit, he’s a celebrated figure in New Zealand’s entertainment landscape.

AUCKLAND, Today: NZME proudly announces the strategic appointment of James Butcher as the new Chief Commercial Officer, heralding a significant leadership enhancement for the media company.

AUCKLAND, Today: Breakout Room, a creative and production hub under MBM, kicks off 2024 with dynamic team changes, welcoming a fresh hire alongside celebrating a significant promotion.

AUCKLAND, Today: Studio Butter, the creative force behind the ‘Homebrew’ documentary Run It Back, has named Sophie Musgrove as its new Managing Director. Sophie steps into the role ready to guide the studio’s daily operations.

AUCKLAND, Today: The One Picture Group, a global marketing strategy and professional services consultancy, has announced Jo Muller as Director and Co-Head of Quantitative Insights for New Zealand.

CHRISTCHURCH, Today: Following a recent rebrand and two years of notable expansion, Plato, the South Island’s leading full-service agency, introduces Tim McConnell as Head of Digital and Hamish Grieve as Head of Creative.

AUCKLAND, Today: MediaWorks has enhanced its Agency Sales team with the addition of Emma Shearer and Antonia Borich, and the internal promotion of Luke Farmer. Shearer will begin her role as Group Head – Agency Sales in April, bringing extensive leadership experience from her current position as Group Sales Manager at JCDecaux.