Search underway for new ECD at Saatchi’s NZ

Following the decision by Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand ECD Dylan Harrison to resign to return to his native Australia in December to join DDB Sydney as ECD, the search is on for his replacement.

Says Saatchi & Saatchi NZ CEO Nicky Bell: “I was naturally disappointed that Dylan has chosen not to continue the journey we began almost eight months ago but, in a funny way, with this first phase of the agency’s reinvention complete, now is probably the best time for him to go.

“It’s no secret it’s been a challenging first few months. We had someof the toughest briefs in the business to crack and were under somepretty intense pressure at times.

“But the agency has really come into its own during this period and, asa result, we now have a tight, cohesive team, a positive spirit, and araft of great work in production for our brands. I’m incredibly proudof what the team has achieved together. “

“We know our clients, our people and our community much more intimatelynow, and the search for a new creative head for the next phase of theagency’s evolution will be well informed by that,” she said.

“The decision to leave is the most difficult I’ve ever had to make,”says Harrison. “The opportunity to return to Sydney with my youngfamily, proved irresistible. I leave confident in the positive momentumwe’ve established, Nicky’s inspiring leadership, and the immensecreative potential of the agency.”