OMD Wellington’s Matt McNeil steps down as MD; Meghan Signalness appointed to acting GM role

OMD Wellington has announced today that after six successful years, managing director Matt McNeil will be stepping down to focus his efforts on a start-up venture and current head of digital/ business director Meghan Signalness has been appointed acting general manager.

Says Kath Watson, CEO, OMD: “During Matt’s tenure, the team at OMD Wellington has continued to be very successful, growing and developing into the preeminent media agency in Wellington.  We’ve taken on a large number of new clients over that time and a lot of that success can be attributed to Matt’s drive and vision.”

Says McNeill: “I’ve been fortunate to be able to continue the OMD Wellington success story due to some great loyal clients and the OMD team.

“It seems to be the current vogue for the agency world to be talking integration and full service again. Just quietly, we’ve never left that approach in Wellington. I’ll miss working so closely with the great talent of our creative partners.”

Says Watson: “Matt has built a great culture at OMD Wellington that fosters creativity and innovation. We wish him every success in his new venture.”

In the year that Signalness has been with OMD, her extensive digital background has been invaluable to clients.

Says Watson: “It’s great to have someone of Meghan’s calibre in our business. Her background combines traditional media planning with digital, and her experience across clients as Head of Digital means that our agency is in capable and trusted hands.

“OMD Wellington will continue to be a cornerstone of our New Zealand operations, providing clients with a full spectrum service that offers insights from consumer behaviour that only digital can provide.”