Warner Music’s local team has shuffled the deck this week, rolling out a couple of big leadership promotions that speak to where the label wants to push next. Alex Young steps up as VP domestic artists for Australasia, taking the reins across A&R, creative, and marketing. It’s a broad remit and a clear signal that Warner wants…

Val Morgan Digital has promoted Jack Meldrum to NSW sales director. Meldrum joined in January 2024 as group sales manager, after the company entered a strategic partnership with LADbible Group across Australia and New Zealand. Before joining Val Morgan Digital, he spent almost five years in the LADbible team. In his new role, Meldrum will lead the Sydney-based…

Independent media agency Hatched has announced the appointment of Louise Noble, who joins Hatched Melbourne as client partner. The newly created role sees Noble join the agency to lead APT Travel Group following Hatched’s appointment to manage the business in July, the result of a competitive pitch. Noble will head up the newly formed account…

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has formalised a significant shift in its governance, naming NOVA Entertainment chief executive Peter Charlton as the new Chair of the peak industry body. Charlton replaces ARN CEO Ciaran Davis, who exits the role after three years of sector-wide transformation across measurement, digital capability and industry standards. Charlton brings substantial experience in audience strategy…

QMS is making major moves extending its customer and strategic teams with four new appointments across Melbourne and Sydney. Earlier, the company expanded its leadership team with the appointment of a National Sales Director and a Creative Director for the in-house creative services. In Melbourne, Sophie Mylne has been appointed to the newly created role of Strategic Sales Manager. Mylne joins QMS…

Dentsu has appointed Jake Hird as executive vice president – strategy and growth, dentsu B2B, marking his return to the agency network to lead the strategic development of its business-to-business arm. Hird rejoins dentsu after a professional break, having previously served as vice president of strategy for dentsu B2B across Asia Pacific for more than six years. With over 15 years’…

Nunn Media has bolstered its Sydney leadership team, naming former Innocean media client director Audrey Fitte-Umark group account director and ex-Havas Media executive Jamie Taylor head of digital. Both will report to managing director Chris Walton. Fitte-Umark has more than 18 years’ experience across automotive, FMCG and luxury sectors in Australia and Europe. She has led strategy for brands…

The Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) has announced the appointment of Kristie Atkins as chair. Atkins replaces Andrew Thornton, who is stepping down after 10 years on the board, the maximum term permitted by the organisation’s constitution. Thornton served as chair for seven years and deputy chair for three years. AMI is also appointing three new…

Havas Media has confirmed the appointment of Kate O’Ryan-Roeder as CEO, marking a strategic move in the agency’s evolution in Australia. O’Ryan-Roeder comes to Havas from the Managing Director role at Mindshare in Sydney, bringing a track record of digital innovation, client investment growth and strong operational leadership. During her tenure, she led a team of nearly…

Digital outdoor media leader QMS today announced the appointment of Ben Gibb to the role of National Sales Director, New Zealand, effective January 2026. Reporting to QMS Chief Sales Officer, Tim Murphy, Mr Gibb will lead the sales function of the New Zealand out of home (OOH) business for QMS, overseeing sales strategy, client partnerships…