New faces and people movements in the industry

Alastair Hadley, director and general manager sales, Heidelberg Australia and New Zealand (HAN) announced the appointment of Shane Hanlon (right) to the role of sales manager, Southern Region. Bill Wall who was formerly in this position has moved into product management.

Hanlon, who is well known to many in the industry, celebrates 30 years with HAN this year; an impressive record demonstrating his commitment to, and knowledge of, the industry. He started with the company as a press technician in 1976, and has worked across the business in sales and service, in both Perth and Melbourne.

“Moving up from grass roots to senior management within the HAN Group has given me a unique perspective on the industry,” says Hanlon.

In his new role Hanlon will be responsible for all equipment sales throughout the Southern Region, which encompasses Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

From builing to printing

Robert Fuller, former CEO of Newcastle Master Builders Association, has been appointed the new general manager of Printing Industries NSW.
Fuller took up his role this week in the NSW Office at Auburn. He has spent the past 25 years working for the building industry, including 12 years in the top job at the Newcastle Master Builders Association.


Philip Andersen, CEO of Printing Industries, says Fuller brings with him extensive association experience and a new range of skills that would be beneficial to NSW members and to the organisation generally.


“There are many parallels between the two associations and Robert’s extensive experience in government relations, lobbying, public relations, strategic management, planning, industrial relations and the environment will be well placed with us,” says Anderson.


Fuller has a strong interest in change management and industry training, having established the largest building industry Group Apprenticeship Scheme in the Hunter region. He was also instrumental in establishing the first Building Degree course at Newcastle University.


“The opportunities for advancing Printing Industries NSW are significant and represent a period of revitalised growth for the Association,” says Fuller.


Whilst in the chief role at the Master Builders Association he appeared before two Royal Commissions into the building industry and played an important role in the organisation’s restructure. He was also involved in the HIH Royal Commission and the Grellman inquiry into Home Warranty Insurance (NSW).


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