Australian Association of National Advertisers Welcomes Four New Board Members
The Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) is pleased to announce the appointment of four esteemed marketing and governance professionals to its board.
Gillian Franklin, Jeff Krug, Leisa Bacon and Suzana Ristevski join the group of senior marketers and industry leaders guiding AANA’s mission to shape the future of a trusted and sustainable marketing industry in Australia that drives business growth.
Gillian Franklin, Independent Director, joins the board with over 30 years of experience across various industries as a Commercial Executive, CEO and Non-Executive Director, adding invaluable expertise in corporate governance and strategic leadership to the board. Gillian’s impressive executive career, including at Revlon, Creative Brands and her role as founder of The Heat Group, and her extensive portfolio of directorships make her a valuable addition to AANA’s board and governance.
Jeff Krug, Independent Director, is an established Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Director with over 40 years’ experience in the advertising and marketing industries. He is renowned for his commitment to guiding companies towards achieving their missions and fostering growth. Jeff is adept at navigating intricate financial landscapes, boasting extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, budgetary controls, and risk management. His strategic acumen extends across international borders, encompassing regions such as Japan, Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
Leisa Bacon, Director of Audiences at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), is brand and customer experience evangelist, with decades of experience at some of world’s best-known brands, such as P&G and the Coca-Cola Company. She has led some of Australia’s largest new product launches and marketing campaigns. Leisa’s passion for great Australian content and her customer-centric approach align perfectly with the AANA’s commitment to promoting marketing excellence in Australia.
Suzana Ristevski, Country Marketing Manager, ANZ, Google, has extensive experience growing businesses and brands across multiple industry segments including financial services, telecommunications, private health insurance and industrials. Suzana has worked in large complex organisations, including NAB, GE, Optus Telecommunications, Medical Benefits Fund and 20th Century Fox in London. She has a proven track record in delivering outcomes and building exceptional teams.
Martin Brown, Chair of the AANA board, commented, “I’m delighted to welcome Gillian, Jeff, Leisa and Suzana to the AANA board. Their impressive skills and expertise will seamlessly complement the high calibre of Directors already on the Board as we strive to continuously grow and improve as Australia’s leading marketing industry body.
Together, they bring a wealth of experience across marketing, advertising, customer and governance. Leisa and Suzana are some of the most respected marketing chiefs in Australia, while Gillian and Jeff’s stellar careers at executive and board level will enhance our non-executive director strength.”