Arrivals & Departures

The Comms Council has appointed Brand Spanking director Mark Pickering as chairperson for its PR, Experiential & Social Media Committee (PREScom).

The Research Association of NZ has elected Auckland-based Galina Mitchelhill as its new Chair. The previous Chair was Winifred Henderson.

New Zealand’s oldest winery, Mission Estate, has announced the appointment of senior leader Avram Deitch in the position of marketing manager.

Little Giant, Linked by Isobar has appointed Aaron Turk as the agency’s new creative director, replacing Erik Hay who departed for Wellington in May. 

Kiwibank has appointed Simon Hofmann as its head of brand & marketing communications, replacing Regan Savage, who left earlier this year.

Downtown Auckland-based Track NZ has appointed Jodie Armstrong-Downes as planning director, strengthening its strategy and planning division. 

Sasha Rainbow, a winner at London’s Voice of a Woman 2018*, is joining Curious Films. NZ MD/exec producer Kate Roydhouse says when saw her work at Cannes she knew she had to sign her immediately.

Sweetshop has signed director Jakob Marky for representation globally, excluding Europe. “Jakob has always had a fascination for stories and how to make them come alive,” says ceo/partner Wilf Sweetland.

Following an extensive search, Dentsu Ageis’ Auckland-based digital performance & data agency iProspect, has welcomed Ian Hooi to the role of general manager of its New Zealand operation.

Rebecca Stevenson has been appointed Stuff national business editor. Stevenson, who commenced her new role earlier this month, has been with Stuff for more than nine years in various roles, and returning to the business from a year-long stint as business editor at The Spinoff.