Google re-joins board of IAB three years after stepping down
Google has re-joined the IAB board three years after stepping down. Meanwhile, broadcaster SBS has also joined the IAB.
The announcement:
30th May, 2012 – Sydney – IAB Australia has continued to broaden the composition of its Board, announcing today that it has appointed two new Board member companies – Google and SBS. The new members will share full Board rights with those of the founding members, with their appointment renewable on an annual basis.
The two companies will be represented on the IAB Australia Board by Nick Leeder, MD of Google Australia & NZ and by Richard Finlayson, COO of Special Broadcasting Service Corporation.
Paul Fisher, CEO of IAB Australia commented: “As we continue to grow to support the evolving requirements of the online industry, including a stronger focus on training, education, research, industry best practice and self-regulation, we felt it was essential to continue to broaden the composition of the Board. We are delighted to welcome both Google and SBS and look forward to the considerable value and experience they will bring to the Board.”
Tony Prentice, Chairman of the IAB Australia Board of directors welcomed the new Board members, saying “The IAB Australia Board represents a broad cross section of some of the leading organisations in the digital advertising industry and is well placed to drive and accelerate the growth in the industry.”
Nick Leeder MD of Google Australia & NZ said: “The Australian online advertising industry is evolving quickly, and it’s important to have an organisation like the IAB that can represent the whole industry and navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead of us. We look forward to engaging even more deeply with others in the ad industry.”
Richard Finlayson COO of SBS commented “I am delighted to represent SBS on the IAB Board. We have an ambitious digital program. A seat at this table enables SBS to not only ensure we keep pace with change but to contribute the unique perspective of a Government-owned, commercial media organisation to the group.”
Source: press release
To clarify – Google has not ‘re-joined’ nor did it ‘resign from’ the IAB. Google has been a member of the IAB for many years. They did however step down from their Board position 3 years ago and continued as a general member. They have now been re-appointed to the IAB Board.
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Thanks for clarifying Paul, duly amended.
Cheers,
Tim – Mumbrella