Y&R Staffs up in Wellington

Y&R Staffs up in Wellington

Y&R NZ has given it’s Wellington offering yet another boost, with the announcement of key additions to both it’s creative and account leadership teams.

Elaine Bickell joins the agency as Business Director, following many highly respected years at Saatchi & Saatchi, where she led several of the agency’s most significant accounts including the New Zealand Defence Force, New World, Farmer’s Mutual Group, Interislander and New Zealand Post. She brings a wealth of experience in brand, recruitment and specialist retail communication, and has worked with a long list of leading commercial and government organisations both here and in the UK.

And on the creative couches, much-awarded duo Jay Tamati and Susie Sun are on their way to Wellington after several years at leading Singapore agencies Bates 141 and Saatchi & Saatchi. Their previous experience covers agencies such as DDB & Mojo in NZ, and TBWA in Shanghai – and work that’s been recognized at One Show, Adfest, Clio, AWARD and Axis, not to mention a little gold at Cannes.

Their appointment continues the momentum of creative hires in the Wellington agency – beginning with Creative Director Scott Henderson in February and soon followed by ex-Clemenger Art Director Lisa Dupre and designer Tim O’Neill – and combines new strength and energy with the longstanding talent and experience of National Ideas Director Jason Wells.

And according to Y&R ECD Josh Moore and Wellington MD Grant Maxwell, it’s just the beginning.

‘Both of these hires represent huge wins for the Wellington agency’ says Josh. ‘Elaine’s strategic understanding, depth of experience, and commitment to her client’s businesses is second to none… and it shows in the trust she inspires in both her clients, and the creatives who work with her.’

‘And with Jay and Susie bringing even greater depth to our creative offering, we’re an agency with a truly powerful resource on the ground. We know Wellington’s not Auckland – and we’re offering this market the strategic insight, creative firepower and level of service that it deserves.’

‘With media, creative and innovative business thinking under one roof, we’ve always had a strong integrated offer.’ adds Maxwell. ‘But now we’re taking the team to a new level – already seeing the results – and we’re expecting great things in the months and years ahead.’

(ENDS)

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