Matthew Green new boss of Publishers Australia

Tim Burrowes

February 29, 2012 11:43

Publishers Australia – the body for Australia’s magazine industry – has appointed Matthew Green as its new MD after the contract for previous boss Claudia Sagripanti was not renewed.

Green was previously MD of IT company Creative Folks which helps provide content management systems to a number of publishers.

Publishers Australia chairman Geoff Hird said: “Matthew has been a long time supporter of the association and has experienced firsthand the benefits of both membership and sponsorship. Add to this 20 plus years working with publishers on their ever-changing technology needs and proven operational and business management skills, and we have someone who can bring a new dynamic and drive to PA.”

Recent months have seen Publishers Australia undergo something of a reinvigoration, including the launch of a conference, and the body moving closer to the bigger publishers who are represented under the banner of Magazine Publishers of Australia which now has representation on the PA board.

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Tim Burrowes

Tim Burrowes is the publisher of Mumbrella and Unmade. He co-founded Mumbrella in 2008 and sister title Unmade in 2021. He's worked in the UK, Middle East, Asia & Australia and has specialised in writing about the communications world for the last 25 years. He wrote the book Media Unmade, published in 2021, and became the presenter of MediaLand on ABC Radio National in 2025.

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Matthew Green 29 Feb 12

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the write up. I’m really looking forward to working with the team and the Board of Publishers Australia over the next twelve months. The inaugural Magazine Week conference and exhibition was incredible, but I think we can do better this year.

I know some of you attended so if anyone has any ideas, topics they would like discussed or speakers you would like to hear from, please feel free to email me.

Kind regards,
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Matthew

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Geoff Hird 29 Feb 12

We are very much looking forward to the hands-on business and benefits focus that Matthew will bring to Publishers Australia. Having inside knowledge of the needs of members, and a working understanding of the challenges facing magazine and digital publishers in 2012 will be an invaluable asset to the Board and our membership.

Geoff Hird
Chairman – Publishers Australia

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