AUCKLAND, Monday: dentsu New Zealand has announced the appointment of Stevie Weber to the role of executive director, strategy. Weber is no stranger to the group, having departed dentsu in 2020 to take on the role of GM strategy for FCB NZ.
dentsu NZ ceo Rob Harvey said: “She returns to take on the role of strategic leadership, hinged on her skills in human-centred thinking, and her rich experience and capability across research, insights and strategy.”
She’s spent two decades of experience across various agencies and groups spanning media, creative and communications capability – including Publicis Media, Edelman, Lowe and Grey.
Weber will join the dentsu NZ executive leadership team from 10 January.
Weber said: “Returning to an agency is a first for me, which is testament to how much I love dentsu.
“Over the past months I have loved seeing the return of some great talent to the dentsu business, and now I’m thrilled to also welcome Stevie back.”
“The culture of collaboration and energy is unmatched and they have this genuine ‘never settle’ attitude which is reflected in the work they do to deliver the best outcomes for clients and their customers.
“There is a really clear, ambitious and exciting vision for the business and I’m thrilled I get to be part of driving that forward. But what I’m most looking forward to is working alongside some of the best people in this industry.”
Rob Harvey: “Over the past few months I have loved seeing the return of some great talent to the dentsu business, and now I’m thrilled to also welcome Stevie back.
“She will make a gamechanging impact on her return in this critical position. She has a deep understanding of dentsu’s culture, our people, and our ways of working and I am excited about her being able to hit the ground running in the new year. And for anyone who knows her well, she can set quite the pace!”
Stevie Weber commences with dentsu New Zealand on 10 January.
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