Simon Teagle
Chief Executive Officer
Bringing more than 30 years’ experience across agency leadership, media and advertising, Simon is focused on strengthening opportunities and outcomes for indie agencies and their partners.
Sheryl Dunlop
Marketing Manager
With 20+ years’ experience across media, strategy and brand, Sheryl is focused on strengthening visibility, connection and impact across the indie media sector.
Alex Radford
Chair | Co-Founder & Partner D3
Alex advocates for a stronger, more transparent media industry. His focus is on elevating the role of independent agencies, improving standards, and ensuring New Zealand businesses have access to world-class strategic thinking.
Annabelle Wilkinson
Secretary | Managing Director - Media, Together
Annabelle is committed to supporting regional growth, backing local ownership, and strengthening the independent voice across Aotearoa. Her focus is on bringing independents closer together as a connected sector, with the confidence and collective strength to grow.
Niven Boyle
Treasurer | Managing Director, The Media Dept
Niven advocates for a commercially strong and sustainable independent agency sector. Their focus is on helping independents build resilience, create long-term value, and ensure the association continues to deliver meaningful support.
Duncan Shand
Board Member | Founder & CEO, YoungShand
Duncan is dedicated to continuing to grow a confident, innovative independent agency sector. His focus is on strengthening understanding of brand as a driver of long-term business growth that helps Aotearoa's businesses thrive.
David Parker
Board Member | Managing Partner, Sneakers Media
David is focused on supporting the indie community to stay connected, responsive and valued as the sector navigates change, including the growing impact of AI. He brings a strong belief in the role independents play in shaping what comes next.