Richard Hale Promoted To General Manager Of Vizeum NZ

Published on: 27th October 2016 at 10:53 AM

Stephanie Makin

2 Min Read

Richard Hale has been promoted to General Manager of Vizeum NZ, a newly created role coming on the back of strong growth for the agency.

Hale joined the Dentsu Aegis Network as business director of Vizeum three years ago, before being promoted to agency director in August 2015.

Throughout that time, Hale has led Vizeum on a successful new business drive including the recent wins of H&M and Fletcher Building which has seen RECMA recognise Vizeum as the Fastest Growing Media Agency in New Zealand.

Other Vizeum NZ clients include Red Bull, Pernod Ricard, Shiseido, DKSH, and Nissan. Hale was also recognised recently as the 2016 Vizeum Asia-Pacific Leader of the Year.

CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network New Zealand Robert Harvey said, “I’m absolutely thrilled to promote Richard to the role of General Manager. Richard has done an outstanding job leading the charge with Vizeum over the past couple of years, helping the business go from strength to strength.

“I know that under Richard’s leadership the agency will continue to grow at pace whilst still providing clients with the market leading capability that Vizeum has become known for.”

Richard Hale added, “This promotion is really all about building an agency, and about growth. I am absolutely thrilled to be recognised as part of Vizeum’s story, but none of it would have been possible without the help of our clients and my team, to whom I am both indebted to, so a very big thanks to all involved. I look forward to helping to continue building Vizeum within the NZ market.”

Hale’s appointment is effective immediately.

TAGGED: tips

By Stephanie Makin

I'm a communications professional with six years' experience within the mining, renewable energy, advertising and media. With experience covering everything from media and PR, internal communications, CSR campaigns, and social media and digital strategy, I never tire of an opportunity to think creatively and find new ways to connect and engage with audiences. I enjoy a challenge and with a keen eye for branding and design, I take great pleasure in developing integrated communications strategies for the digital age, utilising all available channels with content and rich media to make every message as engaging as possible. By building brand ambassadors within the company and nurturing thought leadership content, I maximise the opportunities offered by owned channels to build brand recognition and foster positive reputation. I have experience in complex and issues-rich industries such as mining and renewable energy, and have an in-depth understanding of issues and crisis management and the considerations and sensitivities these entail, and how to work with multiple stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure business objectives are met.