John Halpin heading back across the ditch as GroupM New Zealand’s new CEO

May 31, 2023 6:00

Apparent’s head of strategy and media, John Halpin, is set to move back to New Zealand to head up the role as GroupM NZ’s new CEO.

Halpin will work closely with the NZ leadership team across GroupM, EssenceMediacom, Wavemaker and Mindshare.

GroupM AUNZ CEO Aimee Buchanan with GroupM NZ’s new CEO John Halpin

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.

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Aimee Buchanan GroupM GroupM New Zealand John Halpin

2 COMMENTS

Nick Kavanagh 31 May 23

Best of luck John. You’ll be an amazing leader. Group M NZ are lucky to have you.

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Stephanie Brown 31 May 23

Congrats John! This is epic news and so well deserved. NZ are very lucky to have you

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John Halpin heading back across the ditch as GroupM New Zealand’s new CEO

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