New Creative Talent for Saatchi & Saatchi NZ

13 JAN 2012

Auckland - To kick off the New Year and his plan for the Creative Collective at Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand, ECD Antonio Navas is announcing the hire of Mike Davison and Sam Stradwick to the Saatchi & Saatchi creative department.

Mike has worked in the industry for over 20 years (starting at the age of 6 as he likes to explain). His experience includes seven years in New York, the last three of which he spent at TBWA Chiat Day. More recently, he spent six years as Head of Art at DDB New Zealand.

Sam has worked in a variety of Auckland design and ad agencies over the last few years. He brings his natural design talent to help solve daily typography, illustration, layout and branding challenges.

"I cannot think of two better travel partners to go exploring the Holy Land of art and beauty than Sam and Mike, I learn from them everyday," says Navas.

"Antonio is making good progress with our evolving creative model and will be announcing more hires soon. Part of this plan involves a much greater degree of collaboration between the Auckland and Wellington teams," commented CEO, Nicky Bell.


Photo (l to r): Mike Davison & Sam Stradwick