Independent Media Agencies of Australia (IMAA) has announced a new board of directors for 2024.
The IMAA was founded in 2020 by five independent media agency directors including Nick Behr, Dominic Pearman and Darren McKenzie; the trio will step down from their director roles at the end of 2023.
Existing Board members Jacquie Alley (The Media Store COO) as chair and Stephen Fagan (Media Republic director) as treasurer will be joined by Phil McDonald (BCM Group MD), Melissa Roberts (The Advertising Room CEO) and Angela Smith (AFFINITY chief brand officer), voted in by members at the IMAA Annual General Meeting this month.
Alley said that it's impossible to overestimate the impact that Behr, Pearman and McKenzie have had on the IMAA, from the inception of an idea to create an industry body that represents the independent media agency sector, to what has become an incredible collective voice and positive impact in the industry with more than 160 members
"A myriad of industry-leading initiatives has not only shaped, but significantly enhanced our professional landscape," she said.
"We would like to express our profound gratitude for the vision and enduring impact of Dom, Nick, and Darren in the governance and performance of the IMAA to date. They have led with integrity, courage, diligence, and humour and we look forward to their continued presence as active members of the IMAA (and personal lifelong friends).
“I would also like to warmly welcome Melissa, Angela, and Phil to the board as we prepare for another big year for the indies.”
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