Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Southern Cross Health Insurance appoints Regan Savage as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, succeeding Kerry Boielle, who will join TSB as Chief Executive in January. Astwick praises Boielle’s leadership.

AUCKLAND, Today: In fortifying its Strategy & Product Capabilities, GroupM names Emily Scovell as Chief Strategy Officer from Stanley St. Concurrently, Christophe Spencer broadens his role as Chief Product Officer, overseeing diverse areas.

AUCKLAND, Friday: Undertow Media proudly welcomes Agnes Faagutu as the 2024 recipient of the Undertow Media Māori and Pasifika Communication Studies Scholarship.

AUCKLAND, Today: TBWA\NZ braces for a relentless 2024, fortifying its ranks with seasoned recruits in planning, Mark Lloyd, and account service, Priyanka Patel.

AUCKLAND, Today: Outdoor advertising company Vast Billboard has strengthened its accounts team with the addition of two key hires, solidifying its position as a major player.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: MarketMedia, the retail media network under The Warehouse Group, has strengthened its sales team by welcoming two industry leaders, Brooke Rau and Karla Watts.

AUCKLAND, Today: Designworks, New Zealand’s premier brand design agency and part of the Ogilvy NZ network, bolsters its leadership with the appointment of Joanne Reid as Managing Partner. Previously Head of Client Service at TRA, Reid brings valuable client-side experience, having held senior roles at Fonterra, Air New Zealand, and Tourism New Zealand.

AUCKLAND, Today: The News Publishers’ Association (NPA) appointed Andrew Holden, a seasoned journalist, as its first Public Affairs Director, marking its 125th anniversary. Holden brings over 35 years of expertise.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Chemistry founding partner and executive creative director Pat Murphy has departed the agency. For a we-earned break.

AUCKLAND, Today: Film Construction announce the newest addition to their impressive roster – photographer Jake Dennis.