People Moves

Sean Sutcliffe takes over as District M’s biz development lead
The digital media co has picked one from its own team to grow its business in Canada, the U.S. and Europe.

Brees names new client lead
Sana Ali takes over as VP at the agency, where she is currently in charge of client management.

Maxus hires Lindsey Talbot to lead all-channel trading
The move is part of the agency’s strategy toward a “holistic approach of media buying.”

Rory Capern takes over at Twitter Canada
The former head of partnerships at Google will take the reins next month.

Former CBC Radio exec lands at podcast company
Chris Boyce will be establishing a Toronto presence for Vancouver-based Pacific Content.

Initiative adds a director
Angie Matchett has moved from Starcom to the agency as it continues to build following the merger with M2 in Canada.

COMB explores new OOH measurement
President Rosanne Caron on how the promotion of Adrian Makurat (pictured) to research director will help the organization meet its 2016 goals.

Alibi Entertainment beefs up branded content division
The prodco has hired former Shaw Media exec Maureen Norman to helm sales and marketing.

TotallyHer Canada hires sales lead
Alyea Henderson has joined the team from Mode Media.

Kijiji kicks off 2016 with hiring spree
The online classified network has added to its display team, including bringing Kevin Hughes on board as sales excellence manager.

Helen Galanis to head Initiative
The former Rogers executive takes over as president of the agency, following the folding of m2 into the company.

Dentsu builds out C-suite
The agency has hired a new chief talent officer and promoted Caroline Gianias.

Juice Mobile taps Veronica Holmes to lead Canadian biz
The former president of digital at Zenith Optimedia is taking over national operations for the mobile advertising company.

Maxus Canada adds to its team
After an extensive global search, the agency has hired a new MD, digital/emerging technology, as well as a client-facing group director.

Dentsu Aegis Network names new CFO
Philip Filippopoulos is joining the company from BBDO Canada.