Movers & Shakers

Ian Jacob has been appointed general manager of executive leasing company Emergent & Co. He was last with Tyco Irrigation's GM. Laura Fenton, who has completed a certificate in business administration and computing, has joined as administrator. Rachel McNaughton, last with an international recruitment company, becomes a consultant.

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Katia Addison has joined Vending Technologies as business development manager for their franchise brand 24seven. She was previously with Bakers Delight. Tony Wickstead has joined as general manager operations. Former employers include Kodak, NCR and Vodafone. Grant Stapleton has been promoted from chief operating officer to chief executive officer. He was previously general manager of Bakers Delight.

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Duncan Ray has been appointed as contract rights manager at Television New Zealand. His background includes a variety of roles in television and radio in the United Kingdom.

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Amanda Sheddan has joined the healthcare practice at public relations specialists Porter Novelli as a consultant after three years as a journalist for the national fortnightly newspaper New Zealand Doctor.

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Mel Rundle is the new business development manager for The Events Centre. She comes from Contiki Holidays where she was area sales manager.

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