Kimberly Kastelan appointed general manager of MKTG NZ as Fleur Skinner exits the agency

Kimberly Kastelan (left) has been announced as the new general manager of lifestyle marketing agency MKTG in New Zealand, a promotion from her previous role as MKTG group account director. This follows Fleur Skinner’s resignation.

Fleur departs from the executive leadership team (ELT) and her seat on Dentsu Aegis Network’s (DAN) Innovation Council, after almost ten years in the business.  Fleur joined DAN in 2009 to open the New Zealand office of Australian PR and content agency Haystac. In 2016 Haystac evolved to MKTG in New Zealand as DAN consolidated PR, social, experiential, sponsorship and sampling into one global network brand.

Says Robert Harvey, CEO, DAN New Zealand: “Fleur has made a huge contribution both culturally and commercially to our business, from her initial time setting up Haystac, and then more recently with the launch and growth of the MKTG business. Fleur’s impact can be felt throughout our group and she leaves the business in excellent shape.”

Kastelan will step into her new role after 4 years as group account director.

Says Robert: “Kim has been an outstanding performer within our business and has earned the opportunity to lead the MKTG business and join DAN NZ’s executive leadership team. I’m confident that Kim will continue the great momentum that has been built. The MKTG team and our clients are in great hands.”

Says Kastelan: “Taking on the role of GM of MKTG is a privilege given how talented and driven the team are and I look forward to continuing our success in 2019.”

Skinner will depart at the end of this month, and will be talking time off to decide her next career step.

Says Skinner: “I’m really proud of my contribution to DAN, and I’m very sad to say farewell, not least because of the many wonderful people there. But I’m really pleased to be leaving the agency in great shape and under Kim’s leadership.

“Kim Kastelan is an extraordinary consultant and leader, and I will miss her terribly. But I’m also looking forward to taking some time out of agency land, and I’m really enthusiastic about diving into something new and different.”  

There will be a transition period across February, with Fleur departing at the end of the month.