Jo Simpson

Jo Simpson

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  • About me

    Director at Hā ki waho Retreats

  • Education

    • St Andrews College, Christchurch

      1995 - 1996
    • University of Canterbury

      1997 - 2000
      Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Marketing
  • Experience

    • TimeZoneOne

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
      Account Manager

      With the creative team based in Christchurch and account managers in London, Chicago and Christchurch servicing US, UK, and NZ based clients, things were done a little differently at Time Zone One. Working across time zones made for a fast paced and demanding day/night but it was inspiring work, truly innovative and very exciting stuff.Clients: AMI Insurance, Thrifty Car Rental, Glasgow Public Transport.

    • TBWA\TEQUILA, New Zealand.

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
      Account Manager

      ASB Bank’s Ira Goldstein campaign was incredibly successful by all measures over a sustained period, and touched the hearts and minds of Kiwis. As an account manager I worked across ATL and BTL communications for a brand that led the market, was loved by its customers and simply great fun to work on.

    • Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
      Senior Account Manager

      As New Zealand’s largest advertiser, and competing in the reactive Telecommunications market, the Telecom account made for a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. I was involved in the strategic development of the Telecom Xtra brand communications and led campaign development across all channels (TV, Press, Digital, Radio, Outdoor, Ambient, POS).

    • M&C Saatchi

      Jan 2007 - Nov 2012
      Account Director

      Maori Television - As our indigenous broadcaster, the brand seeks to protect te reo and Maori culture, while building nationhood for all New Zealanders. The communications achieved great success in inviting all New Zealanders to enjoy this channel with highlights including Rugby World Cup 2011, ANZAC Day and Tamariki Ora.Jetstar NZ - Alongside hard working retail messaging, digital and social media played an important role in creating compelling two way dialogue with customers and humanising the brand. Show less

    • JWT

      Oct 2012 - Nov 2016
      Senior Account Director
    • Hā ki waho Retreats

      Jul 2019 - now
      Director

      Hā ki waho is a women’s retreat offering a place to step out of the demands of life for a day or weekend and be refreshed, inspired and restored. To enjoy the whānaungatanga [sense of connection] found in community. To be still, surrounded by the beauty of creation. We offer Art Retreats and Mindfulness Retreats in Auckland and Tairua, Coromandel.

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