Mediaweek’s Media Movers charts the biggest people moves in the industry over the past week.
Mark Coad lands at 24HRBP after Omnicom-IPG merger crossfire
Business growth consultancy 24 Hour Business Plan (24HRBP) has appointed industry leader Mark Coad as Partner and Senior Advisor.
In his previous outing, Coad was made redundant in the shake-up following Omnicom’s adoption of Interpublic Group, alongside Leigh Terry, in December.
CEO Jeff Howard gone after SCA and SWM merger
Southern Cross Media Group (SCA) Chief Executive Officer Jeff Howard has stepped down, as the newly constituted board moves to “accelerate the delivery of its strategy” following the completion of its merger with Seven West Media (SWM).
The decision is effective immediately.
Amanda Quested joins Untangld as Managing Director
International strategy studio Untangld has appointed Amanda Quested as managing director, marking a significant senior hire as the firm doubles down on its evidence-led, senior-driven strategy model.
Based in Sydney, Quested will work across Untangld’s Australian and international clients, with a remit spanning growth, senior partnerships and shaping the next phase of the studio’s expansion.
Greg Segal joins TEG in senior sponsorship role
Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG) has appointed long-time brand partnerships executive Greg Segal as Managing Director of Sponsorship & Premium Experiences.
Segal adds more than 30 years of experience in brand partnerships, entertainment marketing, and commercial strategy.
Fourth Wall taps for TikTok exec Victoria Brennan as Client Services Director
Fourth Wall Events has appointed former TikTok executive Victoria Brennan as Client Services Director, expanding its leadership team as the agency builds out a new social offering and pushes into international markets.
Brennan will lead client development and marketing strategy, alongside the creation of SocialFoursight™ – a new capability designed to strengthen Fourth Wall’s social and digital execution.
Thompson Spencer adds Sam Casey as head of performance
Independent creative and media agency Thompson Spencer has appointed Sam Casey as head of performance.
The appointment comes amid sustained growth for the business, including new client wins such as Musashi’s launch into the Middle East, as well as expansion across its existing portfolio.
WPP Media promotes Elliott Eldridge and Laura Fell in strategy shake-up
WPP Media has promoted Elliott Eldridge to Chief Strategy Officer and Laura Fell to Chief Planning Officer across Mindshare’s client portfolio, including Unilever, NAB, MG, Foxtel Group, Australian Labor Party and IKEA.
The appointments are effective immediately.
We Are Different makes senior hires and commits six figures to training
Independent earned-first creative agency We Are Different has appointed a new senior leader, promoted an existing executive and committed a six-figure sum to staff development programs.
The changes are aimed at strengthening leadership capability and supporting growth across the agency’s PR, social and influencer divisions.
SCA taps Lund and O’Connor in post-merger power play
Southern Cross Media Group has appointed Rohan Lund and Cathy O’Connor as Independent Non-Executive Directors, strengthening its Board as the newly merged media group deepens its integration and performance delivery.
The ASX-listed company confirmed Lund will join from 1 March 2026, with O’Connor to follow on 27 March 2026.
Richelle Hunt to co-host ABC Melbourne Breakfast during Sharnelle Vella leave
Richelle Hunt will co-host 774 ABC Melbourne Breakfast alongside Bob Murphy while Sharnelle Vella takes maternity leave.
Hunt will step into the role from March 9, with Vella expected to return towards the end of 2026.
M+C Saatchi taps Sophie Gallagher as Group Strategy Director
M+C Saatchi has appointed award-winning strategist Sophie Gallagher as Group Strategy Director.
Gallagher joins the agency to spearhead its Connections Strategy proposition, with a remit to better align media and creative to deliver cultural impact and measurable business outcomes across the client portfolio.
Opus Agency hires Sarah Peacock as Head of Marketing APAC
Opus Agency APAC, formerly The Company We Keep, has appointed Sarah Peacock as Head of Marketing APAC.
Peacock will report to EVP APAC Nigel Ruffell and lead the agency’s regional marketing strategy, brand positioning and integrated marketing initiatives across the APAC market.
Uber appoints Ally Doubé as APAC Marketing Director
Uber has appointed Ally Doubé as Asia Pacific Marketing Director, promoting the long-serving executive into a regional leadership role.
Based in Tokyo, Doubé has been with Uber for more than five years and has held several senior roles across brand strategy and marketing, most recently serving as Head of Marketing for Japan and South Korea.
Michael Rowland to exit ABC after 39 years
7.30 national affairs reporter Michael Rowland is stepping down from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), ending a 39-year career with the public broadcaster.
Rowland has been a fixture of the ABC’s political and international coverage, reporting from Parliament House, Washington and, more recently, the News Breakfast desk.