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New board aims for future at Visual Connections
Visual Connections, the association representing suppliers to the print, sign, display and visual communications industries, has a new president, a new board member, and has outlined a clear strategy for the future.
John Wall, managing director of Roland DG is
the new president of the association; Ben Eaton, CEO
at Starleaton is the new vice president; and Peter Wagener, managing director of Euro Poles and All Flags Signs & Banners, is a new board member.
Speaking at its AGM,
and in something of an understatement, outgoing president Mitch Mulligan described 2021 as “another challenging year”, saying the cancellation and postponement of expos and events – which
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elected vice-president; Luke Wooldridge from Fujifilm Australia who is staying on as treasurer; and general board members Jeremy Brew, HP; Russell Cavenagh, Mutoh Australia; Ian Martin, Ferag Australia; Mitch Mulligan, Böttcher Australia; and Peter Wagener, Euro Poles.
Mulligan said, “Peter is a passionate, long-term supporter of the industry. He believes
in a bright future for print,
sign and display and wants
to see Australian businesses, particularly manufacturing businesses, thriving. Peter’s energy and enthusiasm will
be a real asset to the Visual Connections board, and we are delighted to welcome him onto the team.”
Its flagship trade show, PacPrint, and its co-located exhibitions, Visual Impact and the Label & Packaging Expo, will now be held this year, from 28 June – 1 July , and Mulligan said the organisation and its co-host PVCA are gearing up for a bumper event. 21
normally bring in the majority of the association’s income – had a significant impact.
Overall, however, he said the association is in sound shape, with both the board and operational team looking towards 2022 with a clear strategy, a renewed sense
of purpose, and genuine excitement at the prospect of returning to in-person events.
New Visual Connections president: John Wall, Roland DG (left) and vice- president: Ben Eaton, Starleaton
John Wall, Roland DG, the newly appointed president thanked Mulligan for his leadership in the past, and said. “I and the board are looking forward to working together, as we look to the return of some normality, trade shows and events in the future,” he said.
The full list of board members includes Ben Eaton, Starleaton, who was
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