John McElhinney
The Radio Network, has appointed McElhinney as chief executive officer, based in TRN’s Auckland head office. He replaces outgoing CEO, Kevin Malone, who returns with his family to their Florida home.
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Martin O’Shea
O’Shea is the new general manager of Pacific Brands Clothing. He was previously general manager of Sara Lee Apparel, acquired by Pacific Brands this year. The two organisations are currently merging and will continue to market the well-known brands of Jockey, Liberty, Holeproof, Bonds, Berlei, GoldTop, Forme, Qdos, Rio, Hanes, Legalong, Formfit and Playtex.
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Scott Wright
Wright has been appointed as marketing manager for Philips NZ consumer electronics. He has previously worked in marketing for Cadbury and Allied Liquor Merchants.
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David
Marginson
Arthur Yates has appointed Marginson as managing director. His career has included roles in the areas of branded goods marketing, manufacturing, wholesale distribution and supply chain management with range of companies, including Pacific Dunlop and Mayne Nickless. Arthur Yates recently merged with Perth-based agribusiness investment company, Norgard Clohessy Equity (NCE). The new group will be known as Yates Ltd.
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Ron Murray
GlaxoSmithKline has appointed Murray as head of professional relations – new role developed to expand the company’s resource in the professional relations area. He was formerly communications manager for the Midland Regional Health Authority.
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Camille Leishman
GlaxoSmithKline has appointed Leishman as associate product manager – OTC. She was formerly associate product manager at Pharmacia.
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Mike Skilling
Skilling is the new general manager of the BNZ Business Financial Services. He was formerly GM of BNZ Agribusiness, and replaces Paul Clark who’s returning to Australia for role with the BNZ’s parent company National Australia Bank.
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James Boult
Boult has been appointed deputy chair and CEO of receivables management firm RMG, suceeding Paul Cooney, who remains as non-executive director.
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Tony Bradley
Advantage Group has appointed Bradley as managing director. He was previously managing director for AT&T NZ, NCR NZ, and NCR South East Asia.
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Jonathan Clark
Clark has been appointed account director for CRM software and consulting provider, Sales Technologies (SalesTech).
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