Arrivals & Departures

AUCKLAND, Today: Clemenger Group NZ has announced the appointment of Melissa Anderson to the newly created role of chief human resources officer.

AUCKLAND, Today: Northcote-based independent specialist search agency Pure SEO has announced leadership changes following business growth.

AUCKLAND, Today: B2B digital marketing agency The Attention Seeker has made two appointments, adding to their existing team of writers, videographers and creative directors.

AUCKLAND, Today: Vistar Media, a leading global provider of software for digital out-of-home, has announced the appointment of Sandra Scott as its new sales and partnership director for New Zealand. Scott, currently with Vistar Sydney, will return to her home country, Aotearoa, for the new role.

SYDNEY, Thursday: AU telecoms outfit Telstra has hired IAG CMO Brent Smart – formerly MD at Colenso BBDO NZ – as its new chief marketing officer.

AUCKLAND, Today: JCDecaux New Zealand has announced the appointment of Mike Brown to the role of account director – direct, bringing two decades of outdoor media sales experience with him.

AUCKLAND, Today: NZME’s agency sales team has announced two key appointments, with Carly Harris and Bridget Welsh joining as senior account managers.

AUCKLAND, Today: independent full-service PR & comms agency, Pead has appointed Courtney Stayte as account director in its corporate division.

AUCKLAND, Today: NZME has today announced the two external appointments of Alice Brougham and Kat Blackburn, as it extends its audio and commercial capabilities.

AUCKLAND, Today: Leading Māori-owned, independent creative agency Run is growing its leadership team, with Ariana Stone, joining the CBD-based team as Pou Rautaki Ahurea Māori/CD.