Movers & Shakers: OMD, Mindshare, 10, Dentsu, Publicis, Private Media

By AdNews | 20 March 2026
 

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.

Ellen Griffin named global president of OMD

She succeeds George Manas who moves to Omnicom as chief growth and solutions officer.

Peta Southcombe promoted to MD at Mindshare Melbourne

She takes responsibility for Mindshare's Melbourne client portfolio.

Rod Prosser Leaves 10

He ends a 15 year tenure with Paramount as Chief sales officer.

Dentsu ANZ appoints Nine’s Danica Bellchambers chief data and technology officer

She joins the dentsu ANZ executive leadership team.

Blobfish International appoints Angelica Naranjo

She brings more than 15 years of media experience to her new role as head of client services and operations.

From assistant to chief, Grant Madigan the new head of sales at Paramount ANZ

He steps up from his current role as head of commerce and sales operations.

Two Palms Media and creative studio Ferocious announce partnership

Scott Walker has been appointed creative director.

Publicis promotes Jessica Farrell to chief talent officer Australia 

Previously, Farrell was head of people & culture at Publicis Groupe Australia.

Travis Kirk appointed Paramount NSW sales director 

Previously, Kirk was the agency sales and partnership director Sydney.

Private Media CEO Will Hayward resigns 

He has confirmed his next role will be in media but not in competition with Private Media.

Edge Marketing expands with five appointments 

Tika Hasborth, Victoria Hutchinson and Jasmine Hefty join, while Sushmita Sharma and Jayd Ozolins were promoted.

Special appoints Maddie Marovino national head of social 

Marovino will lead the agency’s social offering nationally

 

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