Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Monday: Parnell agency Stanley Street has announced the appointment of award-winning designer Nathan Chambers to lead its design team.

SYDNEY, Today: Former Colenso BBDO star Maria Devereux has joined David Droga’s Accenture Song North America in the role of executive creative director and head of innovation, according to a report in Campaign Brief Australia.

AUCKLAND, Today: Stuff is raising its reach into rural audiences, with a sharp new omni-channel offering aimed at farming decision-makers.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Colenso BBDO’s strategy department has expanded its expertise with the hires of social strategy director Syd Hargis, senior strategist Megan Jones, and group strategy director Martin Bassot.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: As an industry leader that recognises the need to support the rangatahi of the country, Pead says it has a clear commitment to investing in up-and-coming talent, evidenced by the appointment of these two graduates.

AUCKLAND, Today: Hearts & Science NZ, Omnicom Media Group’s fastest growing media agency, has appointed Amy Pountain in a newly created role as head of investment & activation.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: After 19 years at NZME – including the past seven as managing editor, Shayne Currie will step into a new senior role within the business as NZME editor at large – a role that will combine frontline journalism with strategic content initiatives across NZME’s digital, audio, and print platforms.

HAMILTON, Monday: Award-winning PR and communications agency HMC has appointed Nicola Lee as senior account manager, welcoming her back to the role after a few years away to raise her young family.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: Film Construction has announced the arrival of Mike Hishon to its roster. FC founding director Perry Bradley said: “Mike is well known for his sumptuous imagery.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: TVNZ has appointed Matthew Bartlett to one of its key commercial strategy roles – general manager commercial optimisation & operations.