Mediaweek’s Media Movers charts the biggest people moves in the industry over the past week.
This week:
Nine Publishing has revealed a changing of the guard at The Australian Financial Review as James Chessell returns to the company. The move was triggered by the departure of Michael Stutchbury as editor-in-chief.
Mason Rook has been appointed as the CEO of Pedestrian following his recent resignation from his role as commercial director of sales and operations for Australia and New Zealand at Guardian Australia.
BMF appointed Stephen de Wolf as its new chief creative officer, replacing Alex Derwin, who left in April to set up his own shop, as revealed by Mediaweek. In response to de Wolf’s departure, DDB Sydney promoted executive creative director Matt Chandler to chief creative officer.
GumGum appointed Kerel Cooper as its chief marketing officer. He joins the global digital advertising platform from Group Black, where he served as president of advertising, driving the advancement of Black-owned media.
Britbox’s head of content and editorial, Sarah Kenny, is expanding her role to add programming and acquisition responsibilities for BBC Studios’ local channels to her existing BritBox responsibilities.
M&C Saatchi appointed Abby Clark and Laura Murphy to the agency’s creative department.
JOLT appointed Donna Tauro as its new group sales manager, as it continues to expand its Australian sales team. She will be responsible for managing sales across JOLT’s New South Wales and Queensland client base.
Wendell Sailor announced his retirement from Triple M, stepping down from 104.9 Triple M Sydney’s Drive show, The Rush Hour with Gus, Jude & Wendell.
Sailor’s decision to step down is effective immediately, and he says his primary focus is now dedicating more time to his children and “pursuing grassroots interests.”
Snack Drawer appointed creative experts Beaurey Chan, Zoe Anastasiou and Sarah Rogan to the agency’s social, editorial and account services.
Omnicom Media Group’s Hearts & Science unveiled its new leadership team in the Australian market. Louis Mayne has been appointed chief investment officer, Kim Dolengowski steps up to chief strategy officer, and Ashley Wong was named chief digital and innovation officer.
Industry veteran Justin Ruben launched new creative agency, Oblong.
ADMA appointed Dr. Rob Nicholls, a senior regulatory specialist, to manager of regulatory and policy.