Filled roles

Production company FINCH has announced that one of New Zealand’s most experienced TVC producers, Sarah Cook, will be joining its team.

To strengthen client services & innovative digital offerings, digital media agency Web Antler has hired Fred Salimetov as Client Performance Director.

Public relations firm Porter Novelli has appointed Brad Pogson as its new Managing Director.

Referencing a growth in new business in recent months, Uprise Digital has made four hires over their Wellington and Auckland offices.

Lumo Digital Outdoor has announced ex-Colenso BBDO Managing Director Scott Coldham as the newest independent director to its board.

NZ Events Association will farewell its outgoing Board Chair Graham Rouse as his term comes to an end. He will be replaced by Loren Heaphy.

Aruga has appointed Georgia Coleman to head up its New Zealand office in the newly created role of Country Manager.

Due to popular demand, ‘The Friday BIG Show’ featuring Jason Hoyte and Mike Minogue will take the mantle of RadioHauraki’s new Drive Show.

LUMO has announced a growth in its team with three new appointments to bolster its digital operations, sales support and marketing.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.