Filled roles

Freemans Bay indie Republik has announced the appointment of Monique Porteous as the agency’s Social Media Manager.

Host of Three’s The AM Show, Duncan Garner has decided to leave the show after almost five years in the job.

Independent agency BCG2 has recently bolstered its ranks in the client service department.

Independent, integrated PR and communications agency Adhesive has welcomed new talent in New Zealand.

Hannah Boric has been appointed as Social Media Partner by Pitchblack Partners.

Leading communications industry recruiter, Marsden Inch, has appointed Maria Albert to manage the agency’s growing marketing and communications needs.

As Flight Digital builds momentum, the independent agency has announced the addition of Creative Director Jeff Harris to its leadership team.

After four years at its helm, Freeview’s Chief Executive Officer Jason Foden is leaving the New Zealand free-to-air platform.

Broadcaster and former journalist John MacDonald has been appointed by Newstalk ZB to host the Newstalk ZB Canterbury Mornings show.

Digital transformation agency BBT has announced that Harry Wright will be joining the team as an Account Manager.

Rebecca Kent is transitioning from joint General Manager of AUS and NZ at Discovery to the newly created role of Senior Vice President Transformation.

Adrian Farouk has been announced as CEO of Digitas APAC, the connected marketing agency part of Publicis Groupe.

Almost a year after its relaunch, New Zealand Listener has appointed a new Editor, Karyn Scherer who takes up the position on August 9.

NZME has announced Executive Leadership team changes, with Chief Digital Officer Laura Maxwell resigning and Carolyn Luey returning in a new role.

To fast track growth opportunities both nationally and internationally, LENS Technology & Analytics has appointed Nikhil Elayat as Business Director.

PHD New Zealand has announced two hires across its digital and strategy teams – Digital Director Sam Casey and Group Strategy Director Brendan Hewitt.

Kiwi-owned digital experience business Silverstripe has announced the appointment of two new executives to their senior leadership team.

Leading recommendation platform for the open web, Outbrain has a new Director of Business Operations among a string of senior hires across the region.

Tom Sykes has been appointed the new Head of Strategy at Ogilvy Network NZ, starting this week.

After 12 months away from the agency on maternity leave, Emma Munro has returned to Republik as Account Director.

Verizon Media has promoted Rachel Page to General Manager, Sales of Australia and New Zealand, expanding her current national remit to include NZ.

Following a strong start to the year, Mango Aotearoa has welcomed fresh and returning talent with hires across its PR, digital and experiential teams.

New Zealand Media and Entertainment has signalled moves to accelerate the growth of its OneRoof property and real estate presence in Northland.