NZME is expanding its presence in the South Island with Ben Harris as Christchurch GM & current GM Matt Bowness leading the South Island agency team.

Kelly-Ann Maxwell named CEO Ogilvy Network NZ, & more appointments including Group Creative Directors and Customer Experience and Innovation Director.

Auckland-based tourism marketing agency Maverick Digital continues its growth trajectory with the appointments of Grant Colquhoun and Stu Lill.

Premium digital media provider Mi9 has announced that Vinay Shriyan has joined the team as Programmatic Manager.

Two senior sales leaders have been appointed by JCDecaux with Matt Kum as National Sales Manager – Airport & David Carran as Senior Account Director.

Kiwi neuroscience company Exsurgo has appointed experienced Senior Engineering Executive Jiva Muthu as Chief Operating Officer.

Indie agency YoungShand has bolstered its Creative Team with the addition of Hannah Habgood as Head of Copy and Julie Spedding as Senior Art Director.

Auckland-based production company Film Construction has announced that “exceptional talent” Ayla Amano is joining the family of filmmakers.

The rumours have been confirmed: Federation has snared creative duo Andrew Hathaway & Kelly France as the agency continues to build creative momentum.

Independent strategic PR agency Botica Butler Raudon has added to its roster with the appointments of Adlena Oh-Wong and Irena Beddington-Behrens.

PHD Media has announced the promotion of Abby Parkin to General Manager and appointed Nigel Cherrie to head up e-commerce offering TransAct.

Paul Wilson has been appointed to the role of Managing Director for TBWA\Auckland.

Kiwi-owned Lumo Digital Outdoor is increasing representation in Australia, appointing Liv Collins as Account Director for the country.

DDB Group Aotearoa has announced the appointment of Priya Patel as its first-ever female Group CEO.

To bolster its creative & digital offering, Pead welcomes senior talents Liam Golds as Social and Digital Manager, and Tom Davies as Head of Creative.

Deepak Tahiliani has been appointed as Head of Digital Investment at GroupM Australia, a key role in GroupM’s Investment & Partnerships function.

To strengthen data insights and business performance, Akilesh Chokkanathapuram has been brought on board as TRACK Aotearoa’s first Data Scientist.

Perceptive has appointed Ian Mills to the role of Director of Strategy.

Claire Bradbourne has been appointed by Special Group New Zealand to guide global growth.

Data-led Wellington-based creative agency EightyOne has announced the appointment of Tracey Bridges as the Chair of its Advisory Board.

Newstalk ZB has announced that local Christchurch host Chris Lynch will be leaving the network to focus on other interests.

After a growth period and several account wins, leading customer insights agency Perceptive has welcomed Priya Patel to its Customer Experience team.

Oriini Kaipara has been welcomed by Newshub as host of Newshub Live at 4.30PM, joined by Mitch McCann as presenter of Newshub Live at 11.30AM.

Paul Shale has been in the FCB CEO position for almost three years, and will be leaving on June 1 “to pursue other challenges”.

Jens Monsees has taken the decision to step down following the initial transition from a public company to a fully integrated business within WPP.

DDB Aotearoa has officially announced the departure of Group CEO Justin Modway and Chief Creative Officer Damon Stapleton.

Culture&Theory have nabbed Stanley Street’s multi-award-winning CCO Regan Grafton to head up their creative offering, effective August 3.

A new creative duo, Jess Reihana and Antony Wilson, have joined True’s creative ranks as Senior Creatives, effective immediately.

NZME has announced that long-serving Dunedin radio host Callum Procter will be returning to a new and expanded The Hits Breakfast show.