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PDPR Marketing and Creative appoints former BMW exec as GM

06 March 2018
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BOUTIQUE marketing agency PDPR Marketing and Creative has attracted former Brisbane BMW corporate account manager Kayla Pearce to the role of general manager with a brief to drive growth in the automotive sector and continue expansion in the agency’s cornerstone retail and property industries..

PDPR co-director Briana Cicchelli said Ms Pearce would manage the firm’s burgeoning automotive industry client portfolio.

“We are delighted to recruit such an experienced business development heavyweight to lead PDPR as our new general manager,” Ms Cicchelli said.

“As a result of her time working at Brisbane BMW, Kayla is well positioned to utilise her experience to take advantage of the comprehensive suite of marketing services we offer, which are already proven winners in the lifestyle marketplace.

“In addition, Kayla is a highly regarded and well-known within the automotive industry. With her vast automotive and commercial experience, she will be an invaluable asset to the PDPR creative team.”

Ms Cicchelli said the GM appointment reinforced the strong growth and expansion currently experienced by the boutique agency, with PDPR’s commitment to automotive a seamless fit with other lead portfolios of retail and property.

“2017 saw massive growth within our property portfolio, with developers in both Sydney and Shanghai signing with us,” Ms Cicchelli said.

The agency will also now expand into Sydney, with plans to open a second office near the CBD by June.

“2018 is set to be a massive year for us,” Ms Cicchelli said. “The Sydney office will allow us to better service our national and international clients while the appointment of Kayla Pearce will support us in expanding further into the automotive market,” Ms Cicchelli said.

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IPA acclaims Sanders as FASEA chief

14 February 2018
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THE Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has welcomed the announcement of the appointment of Deen Sanders to the role of chief executive officer of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA).

“The appointment of Dr Sanders is an excellent decision made by the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer,” said IPA chief executive officer, Andrew Conway.

Tourism Australia gains new board members

14 February 2018
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BOB EAST is moving up the ranks of the Tourism Australia board to take up the chair role, while another board member Anna Guillan will fill the deputy chair position.

New leadership at Australia Post

14 February 2018
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CHRISTINE HOLGATE has taken the managing directorship and CEO reins at Australia Post, succeeding Ahmed Fahour who has completed more than seven years in the role.

Ms Holgate – whose childhood experiences included her parents operating Royal Mail post offices in the UK – has joined Australia Post after a successful nine-year tenure as CEO of Blackmores and previous executive roles with Telstra, JP Morgan and Cable and Wireless.

Julie Cogin to lead UQ Business School

14 February 2018
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THE University of Queensland (UQ) has elected Julie Cogin as the new leader of the prestigious UQ Business School.

Professor Cogin will take up the role of academic dean and head of school in January 2018.

CIMIC appoints Michael Wright as deputy CEO

14 February 2018
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MAJOR construction group CIMIC – formerly Leightons – has appointed CIMIC Group Mining and Mineral processing executive and Thiess managing director Michael Wright as group deputy CEO.

“Michael has almost 20 years’ experience at CIMIC Group, having held leadership positions across the group, in Australia and Asia,” CIMIC Group chief executive officer Adolfo Valderas said. “During his career, Michael has gained extensive expertise in engineering, construction, tunnelling, industrial and environmental services, telecommunications, utilities and mining.