AANA expands board with four new appointments
The Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) has appointed Jeff Krug, Leisa Bacon and Suzana Ristevski to its board.
The AANA is the leading industry and self-regulatory body for advertisers and marketers in Australia, dedicated to shaping the future of a trusted and sustainable marketing industry that drives business growth.
Franklin, an independent director, joins the board with over 30 years of experience across various industries as a commercial executive, CEO and non-executive director. She has held executive positions at Revlon, Creative Brands and The Heat Group.
Krug, also an independent director, is an established CFO and director with over 40 years of experience in the advertising and marketing industries.
He is adept at navigating intricate financial landscapes, boasting extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, budgetary controls, and risk management. His strategic acumen extends across international borders, encompassing regions such as Japan, Africa, New Zealand, and Australia.
Bacon, ABC director of audiences, has decades of experience at some of the world’s best-known brands, such as P&G and the Coca-Cola Company, leading some of Australia’s largest new product launches and marketing campaigns.
Ristevski, Google ANZ country marketing manager, has extensive experience growing businesses and brands across multiple industry segments, including financial services, telecommunications, private health insurance and industrials.
She has worked in large complex organisations, including NAB, GE, Optus Telecommunications, Medical Benefits Fund and 20th Century Fox in London. She has a proven track record in delivering outcomes and building exceptional teams.
ANNA Board chair Martin Brown welcomed the foursome to the board.
“Their impressive skills and expertise will seamlessly complement the high calibre of Directors already on the Board as we strive to continuously grow and improve as Australia’s leading marketing industry body,” he said.
“Together, they bring a wealth of experience across marketing, advertising, customer and governance. Leisa and Suzana are some of the most respected marketing chiefs in Australia, while Gillian and Jeff’s stellar careers at the executive and board level will enhance our non-executive director strength.”
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