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24 November 2009
Mike Connaghan of STW ads Agency Strength to AANA Board
AANA has welcomed Mike Connaghan, CEO of STW Group, Australasia’s leading communications services group, to its Board of Directors, bringing a valuable agency perspective to the Board’s deliberations.
"I was thrilled to be asked, honoured to accept and really looking forward to working with such an esteemed board and influential organisation," Mr Connaghan said.
Mr Connaghan has had a distinguished career in the industry in Australia and overseas, including agency positions with Clemenger BBDO and Singleton among others. In 2001 he moved to the listed holding company, STW Communications Group Limited, as Managing Director of Diversified Companies. He joined JWT in January 2004 as Managing Director of Australia and New Zealand, until his move back to STW and his appointment as Chief Executive Officer in January 2006.
“Mike Connaghan and STW have been active supporters of AANA, hosting a key industry leaders forum on advertising and the economy recently,” said AANA CEO Scott McClellan. “He will bring a unique supplier-side perspective to the management of important industry issues.”
The appointment took place at a AANA Board meeting following the Association’s 81st Annual General Meeting in Sydney.
Other Board members include:
Joe Talcott Group Marketing Director, News Ltd
Mark Buckman Chief Marketing Officer, Commonwealth Bank
Rebecca Boustead Senior Manager, Corporate Communications & Regulatory Affairs, Kellogg (Australia) Pty Ltd
James Tait Corporate Affairs Director, Lion Nathan Australia
Sarah Gibbons External Affairs Manager, Mars Australia
Ian Alwill Director Director Group Marketing & Communications, Nestlé Australia Ltd
John Sintras Chief Executive Officer, Starcom MediaVest Group (Australia) Pty Ltd
Matthew Hall Partner, SWAAB Attorneys
Amanda Johnston-Pell Executive Director, Brands & Marketing Group, Telstra Strategic Marketing, Telstra Corporation Ltd
Peter Webster Divisional Manager, National Marketing, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Ltd
For further information:
Scott McClellan, Chief Executive Officer, AANA, 02 9221 8088