Leading Out-of-Home media company JCDecaux has announced the appointment of leading industry veteran Phil Eastwood as the new General Manager New Zealand.
Andrew Hines, Chief Operating Officer of JCDecaux ANZ, said: “With an extensive background in the Out-of-Home advertising industry and a proven track record of success, Eastwood brings a wealth of experience and expertise to JCDecaux. He will be responsible for driving the company’s strategic vision and continued growth and success in the local market.
Eastwood joins JCDecaux with over 25 years of Out-of-Home experience across management and sales. He has worked in Out-of-Home roles across ANZ for the last decade, including senior roles at oOh! Media and APN Outdoor. Phil possesses a strong understanding of the New Zealand market, a proven track record in revenue generation, and a strategic mindset to capitalise on opportunities.
Hines added: “Phil's outstanding leadership qualities and extensive industry knowledge will further strengthen our position in the market. With our keen focus on growing our presence in New Zealand, Phil's appointment reinforces our capability to grow both revenue and market share, and to take full advantage of significant market opportunities. “
On his appointment, Phil Eastwood said, “With strong foundations in place and ambitious plans for growth, I’m delighted to be joining JCDecaux New Zealand’s highly regarded team. As the local market evolves, I am confident we are poised to go from strength-to-strength.”
Eastwood joins the Auckland office on Monday, 4 September.
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About JCDecaux
JCDecaux is the number one out-of-home media company worldwide, with more than 1 million advertising panels in more than 80 countries and more than 13,000 employees. Incorporated in 1964 in France, JCDecaux was listed on the Paris Stock Exchange in 2001. JCDecaux has been providing high quality, architecturally designed street furniture in Australia since 1997. Its Australian and New Zealand businesses includes 40,000 assets spanning airports, rail, transit, static and digital billboards.
Key figures
2022 revenue: €3,317m (a)
N°1 Out-of-Home Media company worldwide
A daily audience of more than 850 million people in more than 80 countries
957,706 advertising panels worldwide
Present in 3,518 cities with more than 10,000 inhabitants
10,720 employees
JCDecaux is listed on the Eurolist of Euronext Paris and is part of the Euronext 100 and Euronext Family Business indexes
JCDecaux is recognised for its extra-financial performance in the FTSE4Good (3.6/5), CDP (A Leadership), MSCI (AA) and has achieved Platinum Medal status from EcoVadis
1st Out-of-Home Media company to join the RE100 (committed to 100% renewable energy)
Leader in self-service bike rental scheme: pioneer in eco-friendly mobility
N°1 worldwide in street furniture (530,143 advertising panels)
N°1 worldwide in transport advertising with 154 airports and 215 contracts in metros, buses, trains and tramways (340,753 advertising panels)
N°1 in Europe for billboards (72,611 advertising panels)
N°1 in outdoor advertising in Europe (596,831 advertising panels)
N°1 in outdoor advertising in Asia-Pacific (232,268 advertising panels)
N°1 in outdoor advertising in Latin America (64,893 advertising panels)
N°1 in outdoor advertising in Africa (20,808 advertising panels)