Movers & Shakers

Ernst & Young has appointed two new partners, Mark Croudace and Tim Howe. Howe is part of the corporate finance team, based in Christchurch. Croudace has worked with Ernst & Young for more than seven years, primarily in Australia, and has a background in complex sales management.

Flight Centre has appointed Greg Parker as the business leader for Ticket Centre, its in-house ticketing division. Parker has been part of Flight Centre's senior contracting team in Australia.

Big Picture Marketing Strategy and Research Limited has appointed Nathan Farmer as consumer strategy director. He returned to New Zealand having spent three years working for a market research consultancy in Dubai.

Event Venues Rotorua has appointed Diana Moore as sales and marketing manager. Moore was previously director of sales and marketing for Holiday Inn Beijing, China.

The Health Research Council has appointed Dr Vernon Choy as manager, investment processes. He arrives from Virionyx Corporation where he was senior scientist and manager of support services and operations.