Rory Gallery promoted to Partner & CSO at Special New Zealand

AUCKLAND, Today: After six incredible years that saw Special win ‘Most Effective Agency’ at the New Zealand and APAC Effie awards and ‘Global Creative Agency of the Year’ by Campaign, Rory Gallery has been promoted to Partner at Special New Zealand.

Tony Bradbourne, Founder of Special, praised Rory’s impact: “Rory has made an exceptional impact at Special – for our clients and their businesses, to the quality of our creative work, our reputation as a creative company driven by effectiveness, and to the entire culture at Special. You can’t ask for more than that.”

“Although New Zealand is a long way from where I grew up, I instantly felt at home at Special.” – Rory Gallery

Rory Gallery expressed his affinity for Special: “Although New Zealand is a long way from where I grew up, I instantly felt at home at Special. From day one, Tony, Michael and Heath have been extremely supportive and together with all the talented individuals at Special, we have created some memorable ideas that will forever be career highlights. I can’t wait to do more.”

Under Gallery’s leadership, the strategic team has achieved significant global recognition, including the Cannes Lions ‘Independent Agency of the Year / Strategy’, a WARC Grand Prix for Effectiveness, and a Cannes Grand Prix for work with Partners Life. Additionally, Special has earned the title of ‘Most Effective Independent Agency in the World’ by Effies Global Rankings.

Bradbourne celebrated Gallery’s promotion: “A massive congratulations, he makes every part of Special stronger, has helped grow the value of Special considerably, and I’m personally very, very happy to call Rory, Partner.”