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Toby Sellers Appointed As CEO of Bastion Shine, Simon Curran To Step Down

PRIVATEAug 19, 2024•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Bastion Shine

Toby Sellers
AucklandAdvertisingEventsConsultingEvent ManagementPublic Relationsmarketing & advertising

Description

Toby Sellers has been appointed as the new CEO of Bastion Shine, replacing Simon Curran who has decided to step down to embark upon a new personal opportunity in the U.S. Toby Sellers will report to Cheuk Chiang, CEO, ANZ for Bastion. Simon Curran will remain a shareholder and a non-executive board member of the Bastion Group.

Company Information

Company

Bastion Shine

Location

33 College Hl

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

About

Bastion Shine is a leading independent creative and digital agency based in New Zealand, formed through the acquisition of Shine by the Bastion communications group. As Australasia’s largest independent communications agency, it employs over 300 staff across Auckland, Melbourne, Sydney, Los Angeles, and New York. Founded in 2005, Bastion Shine delivers creative strategy, digital marketing, branding, PR, and marketing automation through its four divisions — Creative, Digital, Amplify, and Transform — serving clients like Microsoft and Google with a focus on innovation and measurable results.

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