Movers & Shakers: AKQA, SCA, The Media Store, ADMA

By AdNews | 18 July 2025
 

It's hard to keep up with all the latest moves across media, marketing, and advertising, so we've made a list. Check out the biggest moves in adland this week.

Havas Media Australia in search of a new CEO

With the departure of Virginia Hyland now confirmed, Havas is looking for a new leader of Havas Media Network ANZ.

Ben McCallum to lead cummins&partners media

cummins&partners has named Ben McCallum general manager, media. He was previously managing director at UM before being made redundant in April.

GumGum’s Megan McElderry appointed Captify commercial director

Search intelligence company Captify has appointed Megan McElderry commercial director. She will lead the sales and client service teams in the newly created role. 

Accenture Song's Baiju Shah to run AKQA

Baiju Shah has been appointed global CEO of AKQA. He joins from Accenture Song, where he served as global chief strategy officer and co-founded the group.

ADMA hires full-time AI specialist

The ADMA has appointed Sage Kelly regulatory and policy manager. It comes after research found that 77% of marketers use AI tools weekly but only 13% have received formal training. 

Dave Cameron leaves SCA after more than 30 years

SCA's chief content officer Dave Cameron, who started his career as an on air announcer, is leaving after three decades at the broadcaster.

M&C Saatchi's Tanvi Singh jumps to The Media Store

The Media Store (TMS) has appointed Tanvi Singh head of strategy and planning. She joins from M&C Saatchi, where she was senior strategy consultant on the Woolworths account.

Media head Kathryn Furnari leaves Innocean amid restructure

Kathryn Furnari has left Innocean Australia less than a year after heading the launch of its media buying and planning division. She cited a company restructure as the reason for her departure.  

Engine appoints François Hafner general manager 

Brisbane agency Engine has appointed François Hafner general manager. He brings almost 15 years' experience across Australia and the UK, having worked on campaigns for clients including Audi, The Lott and Hugo Boss. 

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