Australasian independent integrated agency, Bastion Shine, has announced the appointment of six senior leaders in Wellington.
Commencing early 2026, Fleur Head will assume leadership of the Wellington team, and will be joined by Anna Gunnell, Damian Galvin, Alicia Tutty, Matt Saunders, and Kate Miller, who will commence in senior roles across strategy, creative, client leadership and government relations. Collectively, the group brings extensive experience across a number of New Zealand government, corporate, and consumer clients.
Bastion Shine NZ's CEO, Toby Sellers, said: "This is a landmark moment for Bastion Shine. As Australasia's largest independent agency group, we’re proud to be investing in Wellington, the heart of government and home to some of Aotearoa's most iconic businesses.
"Welcoming such a talented and diverse leadership group reflects our commitment to delivering world-class creativity and strategy in the capital. The unique mix of public purpose and commercial creativity makes Wellington a perfect fit for our next phase of growth."
The appointments build on the agency's foundation, established under Sally Hooper's leadership. As part of this growth, Sally will move into the role of Chief Commercial Officer, leveraging her agency and consultancy experience to connect and grow Bastion Shine's full suite of capabilities across New Zealand.
Sally said that clients and customers expect connected, integrated thinking to navigate complex challenges: "My focus will be to connect Bastion's expertise nationwide, especially our growing digital practice.
"Bringing together the best minds with the agility to help organisations navigate complex communication challenges, whether they're public sector agencies, corporates, or emerging innovators. From major government projects to brand transformation work, our goal is to create clarity, confidence and measurable outcomes for the organisations shaping New Zealand’s future."