Kate McDowell joins YoungShand as head of media

AUCKLAND, Today: Integrated indie integrated agency YoungShand has appointed experienced media executive Kate McDowell as head of media.

“Kate is a very experienced media operator, as we win new business and look to expand our media offering we needed to bring strong leadership and experience to the table to run the team and provide strong client service,” said Duncan Shand.

“We’ve been talking to Kate for quite a while but we’ve finally found the right opportunity to bring her onto the team.

“I was drawn to YoungShand who have great culture, a dynamic integrated offering with creative & digital inhouse, and a scale that is exciting.”

“What drew me to Kate was a strong client service ethic, the fact her clients love her and she also has a lot to offer our team in terms of media knowledge and smarts.”

McDowell said: “I’ve been with large global agency groups and for the last five or so years with smaller indies, which I do love.

“I was drawn to YoungShand as a stand-out independent who have great culture, a dynamic integrated offering with creative and digital inhouse, and a scale that is exciting.

“With such a strong proposition it made it a pretty easy decision to get on board.”

• youngshand.com