Filled roles

Industry happenings at Ola, Radio New Zealand and WPP’s Government and Public Sector Practice.

FCB’s Peter Vegas and Leisa Wall have been promoted to creative directors.

Industry happenings at Google NZ, Fuse and Uprise Digital.

Kimberly Kastelan is the new general manager MKTG in New Zealand, a promotion from her previous role as the agency’s group account director. The appointment follows Fleur Skinner’s resignation.

Industry happenings at Perceptive, The Trade Desk, and Pead PR.

TBWA\New Zealand has announced the appointment of Matt Kingston the role of head of strategy and planning across TBWA Group New Zealand.

Industry happenings at Marsden Inch, Kiwibank and Sling & Stone.

Industry happenings at Mango, Stuff and Mi9.

Industry happenings at MPA, 3rdeye and Dentsu Aegis Network.

WPP AUNZ has announced John Gutteridge is returning to Australia to take on the newly created role of chief executive officer for Wunderman Thompson Australia/NZ.

The Outdoor Media Association of New Zealand (OMANZ) general manager Derek Lindsay is departing the organisation in order to focus on his own personal business.

Industry happenings at NZME, Cigna New Zealand, Perceptive, 90 Seconds and Stan PR.

BC&F Dentsu has a new leader in Murray Streets who has been appointed managing director.

FCB New Zealand has announced the appointment of Paul Shale as CEO.

Spark PR & Activate has promoted Katie Walton to general manager.

Industry happenings at MediaWorks Carat New Zealand, Harvey Cameron Group, Rise & Shine PR and Darkhorse NZ.

Sky TV has appointed Martin Stewart as its CEO, following John Fellet’s decision to retire at the end of the year.

Industry happenings at NZME, Māori Television and Curious Film.

Industry happenings at Ipsos New Zealand, Chemistry, FCB, Oath ANZ and Thrive.

Industry happenings at PHD, VMLY&R, I Want Orange, MediaWorks, BBR/Passion PR.

Industry happenings at Sweetshop, Future State Consulting, Ogilvy, Adobe and Marketo, and Adhesive.

Industry happenings at FCB, Eight, Eight One, Ampersand, JCDecaux Australia and New Zealand and Loyalty NZ.

After nine years with Dentsu Aegis Network, Simon Ryan has resigned as chief executive of Australia and New Zealand. He has accepted a senior role outside the network.

Industry happenings at Rainger & Rolfe, Stuff and Fiftyfive5.

Industry happenings at Clemenger BBDO Wellington, Colenso BBDO, Ogilvy and Acquire.

industry happenings at NZME and Shift By Design.

NZME has appointed Nikki Stevens as the general manager of its Wellington and Australia agency team.

Industry happenings at ICG and Bauer Media, Auckland Council, Exponential Interactive and Studio 7.

Ogilvy has announced a number of senior moves, with Regan Grafton promoted to the role of chief creative officer while Lisa Fedyszyn and Jonathan McMahon become joint executive creative directors.

The Fonterra Co-operative has a new managing director of Fonterra Brands, New Zealand in Brett Henshaw.

Industry happenings at NZME, realestate.co.nz and Charm.

Industry happenings at Pead PR, NZME and Audacity PR.

Jim Moser, CEO of Clemenger Group New Zealand, is stepping down from his role after 10 years at the helm. He will be taking on a new Group role while Jim Gall takes over the CEO position.

Industry happenings at Callaghan Innovation, TRA, Yahoo Finance, WeAreTenzing, Colenso BBDO and Curious.

FCB chief creative officer James Mok is set to depart the agency after 14 years to pursue consultancy opportunities.