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ANZ M&C Saatchi Plans Management Buyout

Australia and New Zealand operations of M+C Saatchi are moving to independent, locally led ownership under a management buyout backed by Parc, with completion targeted for 1 October 2026 and operations to continue under existing brands. Leaders Dani Bassil and the ANZ team will steer growth and capabilities, including AI and customer experience, while the London parent simplifies its structure.

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Bastion appoints Carolyn Tesoriero to lead qualitative

Bastion has appointed Carolyn Tesoriero as Group Client Director – Head of Qualitative, effective July 20, to lead the agency’s qualitative offering and bolster its integrated insights capability with more than two decades of consumer, cultural and market research experience. The appointment, praised by Joanne Norton, aims to translate deep insights into commercially meaningful growth and strengthen Bastion’s strategy-focused offerings for modern marketers.

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