Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Today: Communications/PR agency Pead has grown its corporate team again with the appointment of Kimberley Ross-Guilford as the team’s first South Island-based consultant.

AUCKLAND, Today: MediaWorks has appointed respected media expert Paul Hancox to the newly-created role of chief growth officer.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Ogilvy Network ANZ has snared True MD Steve Kane to head its NZ business. He now becomes group managing director of Ogilvy NZ, including Designworks.

SYDNEY, Thursday: Former Clemenger BBDO Sydney ceo, Clemenger Melbourne chair, Clemenger NZ ceo, and most recently chair of BBDO Europe, Jim Moser has resigned from the network to return to Australia, reports Michael Lynch in Campaign Brief.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Sky has promoted Thomas Robins as its new head of Sky Originals. Prior to starting at Sky in the Originals team two years ago, Robins spent 20 years as a writer, director and producer of drama, comedies, films and documentaries.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: FCB Aotearoa has announced the appointment of Matt Kingston to its senior leadership team, as he joins the agency as chief strategy officer.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Film Construction has welcomed the “fresh and spirited” talents of Auckland photographer Matt Hurley to its stills division.

AUCKLAND, Today: NZME has appointed Murray Kirkness to the newly created role of chief content officer – publishing.

WELLINGTON, Today: Clemenger BBDO NZ is welcoming Melissa Neustroski as its new head of client service. MD Brett Hoskin said: “Liss brings over 20 years’ experience in leading brand and behaviour change work.

HAMILTON/TAURANGA, Monday: Central North Island full-service agency KingSt has welcomed three arrivals, farewelled one and promoted another.