Robert Harvey leaves Publicis to run Aegis Media New Zealand
Robert Harvey, the group MD of Publicis Mojo and Zenith Optimedia in New Zealand, has been hired to run Aegis Media’s New Zealand operation.
Harvey will head up Aegis’s media division – based in Auckland – which covers the company’s Carat, MPG and Mitchell & Partners brands. The business has 40 staff.
He starts on December 5.
The announcement:
Mr Harvey joins Aegis from Zenith Optimedia and Publicis Mojo where he has been Group Managing Director since December 2010.
Paul Davey, MD – Media for Aegis Media (Australia and New Zealand), said: “Robert will bring an exceptional level of media and advertising industry experience to the Aegis Media team in Auckland and we’re thrilled to have him joining our business.”
“Robert has a proven ability to provide leadership, vision and direction, and to translate a strong culture into positive business results. We have had a good year in NZ and delivered some great results for existing clients like 2 Degrees which we helped launch in the NZ market. We are looking forward to continuing to grow our client base in NZ.”
“Robert inherits a very strong business from outgoing MD Philip O’Neill, who has resigned his position. Philip assisted with the recruitment of his replacement and will remain with our business until Robert officially joins us. Our New Zealand media business has strengthened considerably under Philip’s leadership and I thank him for his valuable contribution to the company over the years.”
Robert Harvey said: “It’s great to have the opportunity to lead one of our region’s most established media agencies and be part of a global leader in Aegis Media. With interesting clients, creative staff and the potential for growth, I’m certainly looking forward to getting started with the team.”
