SHORT AND GRAFTON TO DEPUTY CD POSTS AT DDB AUCKLAND

As recognition of their consistent efforts across a number of clients (Durex, Hasbro (Darth Tater), ACP magazines, nzgirl, Child Cancer Society, McDonald's etc) Bridget Short and Regan Grafton have been promoted to the position of joint deputy creative directors at DDB Auckland. They replace Gerald Mortensen, who recently returned to the USA.
Says DDB Auckland ECD, Paul Catmur: "They are great to have around, hungry to do great work, fully grasp integration and have the potential to go far. While I don't want to inhibit their ability to produce more great work, promotion gives them the chance to develop their leadership skills.
In other moves, Mick Stalker and Sarah Longworth, a young, award-winning team will be joining DDB Auckland next month from Scotland. SDays Catmur: "They have been producing consistently good work on tricky clients and I believe they will really prosper with the opportunities we have here. They may struggle with the warm weather and cold beer but I believe will soon be producing great work. They already have the Scottish equivalent of the number 8 wire mentality which will serve them well down here."