The winds of change: 27 October 2010

Taking a look at the new and familiar faces moving in and around the industry, Print21 catches up with Digitalpress' general manager, Jackie Connor.

Jackie joins Digitalpress

New general manager, Jackie Connor, brings a background in procurement, management, sheetfed, web and magazines to Sydney’s Digitalpress.

Connor, who is currently three weeks into her role as general manager, previously spent five years as procurement manager for ACP magazine’s production department and once co-owned a sheetfed printing compant in Chatswood. Owner, Theo Pettaras, who has known Connor for some time, believes her experience is well-suited to Digitalpress. “We brought Jackie on board because she has an amazing amount of knowledge which we can all learn from,” he said.

Pictured: Theo Pettaras with Jackie Connor at the Surry Hills office. Unlike most print companies, Digitalpress is located in the heart of Sydney. Pettaras said he chose Surry Hills as the location for both its reputation as a creative hub and the lifestyle. "You can still wear things around here and look cool," he said.

The role of general manager involves analysing current procedures and systems and looking at strategic growth, though Connor also joked that she is a “jack-ie of all trades”.

The company’s passion for print impressed Connor, who was once ambivalent about re-entering the industry. “I didn’t intend coming back to print, but I feel my skills set complements Theo’s vision and philosophy for the company," she said. "He works in a collaborative fashion with all staff, and his passion, innovative drive and the amount that he gives back to the industry are second to none”

Connor sees great potential for the future of five-year-old Digitalpress. “There’s lots of untapped opportunities here that I can focus on,” she said.