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AUCKLAND, Today: Leading Out-of-Home media company JCDecaux New Zealand has appointed business growth specialist Adam McGregor in preparation for its bid to win upcoming local government street furniture tenders across the country.

With contracts for the provision of street furniture including bus shelters across New Zealand up for renewal from late 2022, they collectively represent the biggest advertising contract in the country.

Sydney-based AUNZ JCDecaux ceo Steve O’Connor said: “Appointing Adam to this key role demonstrates our ambitious plans for the bid in this fast-growing market.”

“Sustainability is high on the agenda for councils across New Zealand.”

McGregor has global experience in the industry including commercial partnerships, strategy, technology, and audience growth. He also spent nearly six years as the general manager of the Out of Home Media Association of Aotearoa (OOHMAA formally the Outdoor Media Association of NZ, OMANZ).

JCD NZ country head Mike Watkins, who’s based in Auckland, said: “Sustainability is high on the agenda for councils across New Zealand and JCDecaux can deliver a street furniture network that makes reducing the environmental impact a priority.”

Adam McGregor said: “I’m joining JCDecaux because I believe when it comes to street furniture, it is an unrivalled partner for any city in New Zealand.”

About JCDecaux
JCDecaux has 1 million advertising panels in 80 countries and 13,000 employees. For FY19, JCDecaux reported revenue of €3890 million. Incorporated in 1964 in France, JCDecaux was listed on the Paris Stock Exchange in 2001. JCDecaux Australian and NZ businesses include 40,000 assets spanning airports, rail, transit, static and digital billboards.

• www.jcdecaux.co.nz