Integrated marketing and communications agency Bastion has appointed Cheuk Chiang as CEO for Australia and New Zealand. He will drive business expansion and oversee operations and P&L responsibilities across Bastion’s ANZ business.Cheuk brings a wealth of experience in innovation and leadership across creative, media, data, and technology. His previous roles include CEO - Asia Pacific for Dentsu Creative, CEO - Greater North APAC for Dentsu, Chairman at AI start-up Mutiny, CEO - APAC at Omnicom Media Group, CEO - APAC for PHD, and MD at Cummins&Partners.Bastion Group CEO Jack Watts sees this appointment as a significant milestone for the agency: "Having been in business for almost 15 years, it's a thrill to bring in someone of Cheuk’s calibre to lead our ANZ operations. This move reflects the quality of our team, the trust our clients place in us, and our fearless approach to building this agency. With over 300 people across seven offices in ANZ, it’s critical to have a leader dedicated to solving our clients' biggest challenges daily."We operate at the intersection of our clients and growth, a brilliant industry position to be in. Cheuk’s passion for this industry and our transformative role in the world stood out during the extensive selection process. We grow businesses, and every CEO or CMO values that."Cheuk expressed his enthusiasm: "After meeting Bastion’s key leaders, talent, and clients, I was highly impressed with the agency's capabilities. In a challenging market, clients need help not only to compete but to gain a competitive edge. Few agencies offer the integrated capabilities that Bastion does. Leveraging Bastion’s comprehensive 'one stop shop' approach to strengthen clients' positions and deliver industry-leading innovation is truly exciting."

Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has appointed Angela Spain, a senior PR and communications leader, as the new General Manager of PR for OMG Content in New Zealand. Spain brings a proven track record of client focus and collaboration, along with expertise navigating the evolving media landscape.Gina McKinnon, CEO of OMG Content for New Zealand and APAC, said: McKinnon said, “Angela is a well-respected and experienced leader in the industry. She is known for her laser focus on client outcomes and working collaboratively with media partners to drive innovation and creativity for her clients. With content becoming even more important due to New Zealand’s changing media landscape, we’re excited to bring Angela onboard to build on our world class offering across the Group.”Spain joins OMG from her own PR and communications consultancy, Archer. Spain said: “Everyone is under increasing pressure to maximise marketing budgets, especially in an uncertain or tight economy, and rightly so. Having ambition and a clear purpose for your brand or business will help you stand out. Long term, consistent brand story telling about this purpose is the most impactful and effective way to do this."