Susanne Martin has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand starting from September 1st.

After five years as Chairman and CEO of Havas Group Australia and New Zealand, Anthony Freedman will be stepping down later this year.

Four new hires will be joining the team at DDB Group’s digital experience agency, Tribal Aotearoa following several new business wins.

Marketing firm, FizzyPop, has welcomed new member Kate Henderson onto the team, expanding the company’s caliber of skills.

Republik Communications has welcomed Julia Davies to the agency in the role of Account Director to bolster its client services team.

Integrated creative and media agency Contagion has appointed Kali Pentecost as Senior Digital Strategist to bolster their 360 marketing offering.

Design and technology studio, RUSH, has appointed Tim Packer as GM, Wellington to lead a new phase of growth and collaboration in the region.

Communications consultancy SenateSHJ has announced the promotion of a new Partner and several key appointments to support clients in New Zealand.

Proximity has announced the appointment of Simon McKechnie as Senior Account Director.

DDB has appointed a double act to lead its planning department, with Charlotte Marks promoted to Joint Head of Planning alongside Laura Davies.

oOh!media has appointed Chris Roberts as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience to the role.

Simon Laird has been appointed as Head of Sales and Partnerships for Google NZ and brings with him a passion for sharing his experience.

Next generation creative services agency, Proximity NZ, has appointed Jen Murphy as Group Account Director.

Magenta Boyd and Elysha Taylor have joined One Plus One Communications as Account Director and Account Manager, respectively.

Clemenger Group New Zealand has appointed Melissa Anderson to the newly created role of Chief Human Resources Officer.

The Attention Seeker has made two new appointments, adding to the existing team of writers, videographers and creative directors. 

Following several recent business wins, Mango has welcomed fresh faces to the fold, bolstering its experiential offering.

New Zealand’s first free electric vehicle fast charging network DOOH inventory, JOLT, gears up to go live and bolsters its media sales team.

NZME’s award-winning agency sales team has announced two key appointments, with Carly Harris and Bridget Welsh joining as Senior Account Managers.

Full-service PR and communications agency, Pead, has appointed the award-winning Courtney Stayte as Account Director in its corporate division.

NZME has announced the two external appointments of Alice Brougham & Kat Blackburn, as it continues to extend its audio & commercial capabilities.