Author StopPress Team

Strategy Lead Sophie Vahry steps up to the role of Strategy Partner, where she will continue
to spearhead strategic initiatives for clients.

Meikle comes with a wealth of experience within the agency sphere, working for the global advertising network, BBDO in New Zealand and Australia.

Gwynne has been an account director for over two decades, working with a wide range of clients in Australasia and South Africa.

In her new role, Kat will lead a growing team of creatives, strategists, producers and designers across both Auckland and Wellington.

Fedyszyn and McMahon have been promoted to CCOs of the agency, with founder Tony Bradbourne moving up to the position of ‘Creative Chairman, CEO’.

Gibson’s appointment builds on seven years with Digitas where he headed up Data, Technology and Operations as General Manager

Luburic brings an extensive 20-plus year track record of specialist expertise within the healthcare communications and pharmaceutical marketing industry.

Walls joins from Latitude Financial Services where she has worked for the last seven years as Head of Communications.

Founded in 1999, Brandspank became well recognised as a creative agency specialising in the broadcast industry in New Zealand and abroad.

Beginning his career as an actor, Tom found himself writing, producing and editing. Since then, he has developed a unique approach to his craft.

Breiland has more than 20 years of research experience, including at Millward Brown and most recently as Senior Director of Media at Kantar Media.

From running one of the biggest strategy departments in Australia, Rachael Fraser steps into trans-tasman independent agency, ABEL, as Strategic Partner.

Since joining the company in 2021, he has successfully grown Accenture Song’s NZ business and established the award-winning Monkeys Aotearoa brand.

Matthew Everitt (Ngāti Ranginui) and Rhueben Meredith, have joined Ocean Design founder Blair Mainwaring as business partners.