Healey new head of Printing Industries

Change of the guard at Printing Industries as association man, Bill Healey, takes on the role of CEO.

His appointment as head of the peak printing industry body was the culmination of an extensive national advertising campaign to recruit a replacement for retiring Printing Industries CEO Philip Andersen.

Healey told Print21 that he decided to apply for the role due to his history with industry associations. "I understand the importance of the organisation and the changes and opportunities that they are facing," he said.

He has also worked with both Peter Lane and Philip Andersen at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "Printing Industries is a national body with a high profile and matches my background and skills," he said.

Healey’s background also includes senior roles in Federal and State Government agencies and extensive political, public sector and media experience. He has managed several organisations ranging in size from 10 people up to 350 people with budgets in excess of $100 million.

During these roles, he has appeared before parliamentary inquiries and Senate Estimate Hearings. He has been a member of a wide range of working groups and committees established to review legislation and provide advice to government on regulatory, operational and strategic issues. These included the NSW Worker’s Compensation Advisory Committee, the Federal Small Business Ministerial Advisory Committee and the Deputy Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Group on the new Fair Work Act.

Pictured: Printing Industries Board President, Susan Heaney with new CEO, Bill Healey.

While at the Australian Retailers Association, Healey introduced a range of new services in key operational areas including workplace relations, loss prevention, lease negotiations, visual merchandising and OH&S.

Healey was successful in securing government grants to undertake important projects covering productivity; employment, education and training; enhancing small business understanding of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), OH&S and environmental sustainability.

Printing Industries Board President, Susan Heaney, said Healey’s experience in leading two major service industries during periods of significant change would be invaluable to the Association and to the printing industry.

“We are in a period of significant change that is challenging our relevance and attitudes almost daily,” she said.

“Bill’s experience with industries and organisations in transition and with government in particular will prove invaluable as we go forward and plan for our futures.”

Healey will take up his role from 9 May 2011.