The winds of change: 25 October 2011
This week’s movement in the printing industry sees David Hill elected chairman of FIPP, Ern Pope retires his seat as a director of Amcor Limited, and John Adamson joins the Halifax Vogel Group as its NSW State Manager
FIPP elects new Chairman and board members
David Hill, president and CEO of US-based IDG International Publishing Services (International Data Group) has been elected as chairman of FIPP, the worldwide magazine media association.
The association chairmanship passed to Hill after Aroon Purie, editor-in-chief of the India Today Group, completed his two-year term. Hill has been a management board member since April 2002.
Hill says he is a believer in the power of sharing ideas worldwide, which is the ore concept of FIPP’s current mission. “IDG has a presence in 95 countries, making us one of the most global publishers on the planet. In my travels, I’ve come to understand the benefit of sharing ideas across multiple borders – both geographic and line of business.
“As what I believe is the first FIPP chairman from what is primarily a B2B publisher, I hope to foster a spirit of collaboration and knowledge-sharing across countries and between companies in B2B and consumer industries. We can learn from each other,” he says.
FIPP also announced that Fabrizio D’Angelo, managing director of Hubert Burda Media Holding, Germany, becomes vice-chairman of the association.
Further board appointments include:
- Anders Malmsten, president, Bonnier International Magazines and Vice President, Bonnier Magazine Group, Sweden
- Michelle Meyercord, SVP, International & Corporate Development/ General Manager, Eat This, Not That!
- Ken Whyte, president, Rogers Publishing, Canada
Amcor board changes
Ern Pope has retired his seat as a director of Amcor Limited following the recent annual general meeting.
The directors have expressed their sincere thanks to Pope for the valuable contribution he has provided to Amcor over the past six years.
HVG appoints new state manager
John Adamson has joined Halifax Vogel Group's senior management team, stepping into the role of NSW state manager.
According to CEO, Bruce Rayment, the addition brings a wealth of leadership and management experience to the group. “I know he will be a valuable asset in forging high level relationships with customers and influencers in the purchase of our products,” he says.
In his new role, Adamson will be charged with leading and managing the NSW branch, delivering both top and bottom line results and developing new business opportunities. He previously served as national BDM for Talsico and ran his own management consulting business.
Adamson says he is up to the challenge of developing new business opportunities for HVG’s diverse product range. “I’m fortunate to be joining HVG during a period of significant growth and investment for the group and I’m excited about the opportunity to work with a strong team to further increase the profile and presence of our products in NSW,” he says.