Radio stars and adland identities join Seven West’s Chris Wharton in Queens Birthday honours

June 13, 2016 11:14

Chris Wharton, CEO of Seven West Media in Western Australia has joined a list of Australian media, marketing and advertising identities honoured in the Queens Birthday Honours.

Chris Wharton- Mumbrella Perth 2015 The list includes the female sports journalism pioneer Debbie Spillane, radio host Amanda Keller and former managing director of M&C Saatchi, Naseema Sparks.

Wharton was honoured for his “significant service to the print and television media in Western Australia as a senior executive, and to the community.”

Seven West Media chairman and non-executive director Kerry Stokes praised Wharton’s contribution to the business and the wider community.

Be a member to keep reading

Join Mumbrella Pro to access the Mumbrella archive and read our premium analysis of everything under the media and marketing umbrella.

Become a member

Simon Canning

Simon Canning was Mumbrella's marketing and advertising editor from 2015-2017. In a career spanning journalism and communications over more than 30 years Simon has become one of Australia’s most respected analysts and commentators on the advertising, marketing and media industries. A regular commentator on radio and TV, Simon has also worked in media in the US and UK .

Topics

Amanda Keller Chris Wahrton Debbie Spillane Naseema Sparks Queesn Birthday Honours

Latest

Buckle up: Stephenson's ARN is going to be a wild ride

Outsourcing entry level jobs is shipping learning overseas

AFL beats NRL in overall fan numbers: Deloitte report

Unmade Index: Ive gains on the back of acquisitions and Dominos contract

In publishing, nobody knows you’re a dog

Radio stars and adland identities join Seven West’s Chris Wharton in Queens Birthday honours

Get the latest media and marketing industry news (and views) direct to your inbox.

Sign up to the free Mumbrella newsletter now.

SUBSCRIBE