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Associations
Meet your industry
association board officers
As the two organisations, the Print & Visual Communications Association and The Real Media Collective come together, there is a new board forming to lead the initiatives. It is indeed an impressive line up from all sectors of the industry – sheetfed, web, digital, packaging, mail, labels, trade. From companies large and small, all offer insights to steer the peak industry body’s strategy and future focus. With the new board having met for the first time on the 22 August, an immediate agenda item required by the board will be to ensure a seamless merger transition and strategic roll-out in the year ahead.
Who
Matt is the chief executive officer, IVE Group. In this role he is responsible for the major operating divisions of IVE Group (Kalido, Blue Star and IVEO), with 2000 staff based across Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Matt is passionate
MATT AITKEN – President.
CEO, IVE Group
about customers and staff, and is also a key leader in all acquisition related activity for the Group.
In his tenure with IVE Group, Matt has been instrumental in the establishment of the IVEO business in 2000, and a key senior executive in the successful public listing of the IVE Group on the ASX in late 2015.
Why
Government and industry leadership. A single industry association representing all of industry across all sectors is one that brings a powerful voice into government and surrounding industries, to ensure our industry is recognised and empowered to continue
driving a critical part of our communications economy, in Australia and New Zealand.
Who
John is the managing director of Spotpress, a business he
has built over three decades. John holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration
and has also studied Printing and Graphic Arts. He is a
keen entrepreneur, having worked across many industries, including print and publishing, and event management, over the past forty years. John employs 120 staff.
Why
John is a firm supporter of the merger, as it will expand the services and make available extra resources for members. He is
JOHN GEORGANTZAKOS – Deputy president. Managing director, Spotpress
looking forward to developing and delivering additional services to members that will support their bottom lines, and provide longevity for all niches in our industry.
Who
Stuart is the managing director
of The Label Factory based in Perth. From quality self-adhesive to stickers and signage, The Label Factory has been an awarded print business for nearly thirty years. Quality and integrity underpin everything at The
Label Factory. Stuart is a proud contributor to the craft of print, ensuring his team are well trained and skilled across all aspects of label production. The level of commitment to continue training apprentices and investment in new technology demonstrates one eye is always kept on the future.
Over the past two and a
half years Stuart has raised
the profile, and importance,
of the growing labels sector across the industry body, and helped members navigate the complexities of Covid lockdowns and border restrictions.
Why
As the labels and packaging sector grows, our industry forming a stronger body to lead this sector is a key driver to ensuring all of industry is represented. The merger will deliver a more focused, expert and comprehensive offering to all members and prospective members.
STUART FYSH – Honorary secretary. Managing director, The Label Factory
Who
Growing up in a family business, literally stained with ink and industry, Rodney began his internship as a 12-year-old boy, sweeping floors and learning everything about the business he now commands from the ground up. A well-recognised and respected leader of The Lamson Group, and also the broader industry from mail to print to supply and customer. A true trade house, Rodney carries a clear integrity measure of what he says he will do, he does. It
is this culture of nurture, trust and legacy within the arms of a family-owned business that is the reason his team have long tenure, his clients remain loyal, and his suppliers hold him in the highest regard.
RODNEY FROST – Honorary treasurer. CEO, The Lamson Group
Why
Written in his DNA, Rodney is a clear custodian of maintaining
a voice for the family-owned businesses across the industry. A believer in a better together approach, one team one dream is his mantra for the Association and industry vision.
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