Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Monday: Vistar Media, a global provider of programmatic technology for digital out-of-home, has appointed Jack Manning as its new account director for New Zealand (NZ) to support further expansion in the region.

AUCKLAND, Today: oOh!media has tapped Charlotte White as a new group sales leader, reporting to head of sales Ben Gibb, effective immediately.

AUCKLAND, Today: Hastings-based strategic communications and public affairs consultancy Sandpiper has grown its presence in NZ with the appointment of Camille Middleditch as associate director and Charlotte Whale as senior consultant.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: Advertising platform Kargo APAC has recently appointed Lizzie Westgate as its Auckland-based New Zealand sales manager.

AUCKLAND, Wednesday: Ad/media veteran Alistair Jamison has been named as ceo of the Radio Broadcasters Association, taking over from Jana Rangooni who has moved into a newly created independent RBA chair role (see accompanying story).

WELLINGTON, Friday: Ad exec Aimee McCammon has been appointed to lead celebrated FMCG brand Pic’s Peanut Butter. She takes up the role this morning.

AUCKLAND, Tuesday: The Spinoff announced that CEO Duncan Greive has resigned from his position, effective immediately. He will be succeeded by his colleague and friend, Amber Easby.

AUCKLAND, Thursday: PRINZ has secured a top Australian creative and marcomms specialist as a lead judge for this year’s PRINZ awards, which have just opened for entry.

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Saatchi & Saatchi Australia ceo Anthony Gregorio is stepping down from his role, with managing director of Publicis’ bespoke Lexus team, Patrick Rowe, appointed as replacement.

AUCKLAND, Today: Integrated creative agency Darkhorse has announced a new hire in its Auckland office. Seán Rose joins the team as communications account manager from Ireland, moving to New Zealand late last year.