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Media Design School Names Darryn Melrose CEO

Monday 01. July 2013 - Former CEO of M&C Saatchi in Auckland and founder of the Digital Leadership Group to lead one of world's top institutions of higher education in digital media arts

Darryn Melrose has been named the new CEO of Media Design School effective June 24. Melrose brings more than fifteen years of experience in the digital and mobile economy to his role at Media Design School.
Melrose has led innovative brand, retail and digital strategies for some of the best names in business and industry. During his tenure as CEO of M&C Saatchi, he worked with companies such as APN Online, Education New Zealand, Jetstar, Maori Television, Orcon, and Qantas Airways. Prior to joining Saatchi, Melrose was the CEO of AIM Proximity, the leading digital and direct marketing company in New Zealand.
“We are pleased to have Darryn join Media Design School as its new CEO,” said Vivian Sanchez, CEO of Laureate Art, Architecture & Design Education. “Darryn is the perfect candidate to lead Media Design School in its next stage of development. His commitment to our mission, innovative approach to leading strategic expansions and understanding of the global digital space will have a significant impact on the future of Media Design School.”
Melrose believes Media Design School has the reputation, quality and industry connections to be the number one digital design institution in the world. “Our students, faculty, staff and alumni make Media Design School a formidable force in higher education–not just in New Zealand, but worldwide,” said Melrose. “I’m looking forward to working with the dedicated, world-class team of people here and throughout the Laureate International Universities network, and to building on our outstanding achievements.”