Stenner steps down from Printing Industries

New head of PIA’s Employee Relations as Ken Stenner retires after almost 21 years with the organisation.

Stenner retired last week and has been replaced by Charles Watson (pictured), who as been a member of Printing Industries employee relations team since joining the association at its Sydney national office in 2005.

Printing Industries CEO Philip Andersen, who is also set to leave soon, said that Watson’s role as national manager employee relations, OH&S and Legal took into account his legal background and the evolving nature of advice being sought by members.

“Much of this is related to members needing assistance with intellectual property and other commercial related issues. This is in addition to the traditional employment issues,” Andersen said.

“Charles worked closely with Ken and is one of our most experienced staff with expertise across all aspects of employee relations including legislative and legal issues.”

Watson said he appreciated the confidence placed in him by the Board and CEO to take on this role. "The industry faces complex and continually evolving challenges and the period ahead looks no less interesting,” he said.

“There are already numerous issues simmering away that will come to the boil later this year which we will be looking to proactively raise with our members to ensure they are fully informed and where necessary have their voices heard by the responsible authorities.”