Ogilvy’s Mary Haddock-Staniland joins Diversity Works NZ in head of membership services role

Mary Haddock-Staniland is set to join Diversity Works New Zealand in the role of head of membership services.

Haddock-Staniland departs from advertising agency Ogilvy in August, where she first started in HR in October 2015 before moving to its television production department Film360 at the start of 2018.

Haddock-Staniland is also still a director of a boutique PR agency, and will continue her various MC/Speaker obligations while at Diversity Works New Zealand.

Says Rachel Hopkins, chief executive, Diversity Works New Zealand: “Mary joins Diversity Works New Zealand with a wealth of skills and knowledge. Our membership is growing rapidly and Mary’s client care and professional services experience will ensure every member gets the best support from us.

“Mary has demonstrated a fierce passion for diversity and inclusiveness. I know that Mary will contribute positively to our members’ success and I am really looking forward to having her working alongside our members as they build a more inclusive Aotearoa/New Zealand.”

Says Haddock-Staniland: “I am really looking forward to starting this role. I think this will be the perfect environment for me given my personal passion is ensuring we are all treated with respect. I am relishing the opportunities ahead.”

Haddock-Staniland has a large social media presence and will continue to use these platforms to raise awareness of social injustices and other causes close to her heart.

Her start date has been confirmed for Monday 10th September 2018.