Women in Media welcomes Bridget Fair, Nicole McInnes and Pooja Patel to board of directors
Women in Media has expanded its board of directors, adding three distinguished media professionals for a three-year term, effective immediately.
Free TV Australia’s CEO Bridget Fair, Digital Wellness’ managing director Nicole McInnes and Pooja Patel, an audit partner specialising in media and tech at Deloitte, join to share their expertise in their respective areas within the media.
(L-R): Bridget Fair, Nicole McInnes and Pooja Patel
Fair, who prior to Free TV Australia held several senior roles with Seven West Media, as well as ABC and SBS, and in private legal practice, said she’s looking forward to contributing to the empowerment of professional women in the industry.
“Our programs aim to enhance networking opportunities, skills development, and career advancement for women in media,” she said.
“Women have come a long way in the media sector but there is always more to be done.”
McInnes will bring commercial management and digital leadership to the board, having previously led companies such as Dell, Pandora Music, eharmony, WooliesX and Weight Watchers to deliver top and bottom-line growth.
Meanwhile, Patel joins with expertise in financial and governance skills.
Victoria Laurie, founder and co-chair of Women in Media, said: “We are delighted to welcome Bridget, Nicole, and Pooja to our board of directors.
“Each of them brings extensive networks and industry expertise that will enrich our efforts to support women working in the media sector across Australia.”
The expansion comes shortly after the organisation hired its inaugural general manager in Kym Middleton.
Middleton has worked at the Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism, ABC, SBS, The Ethics Centre, and Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. She reports to Laurie and Anita Jacoby AM, co-chairs of the organisation.
Last month Women in Media opened up its annual survey, seeking industry feedback from women in the media sector on issues including gender equality, career progression and access to support.
Last year’s survey found that 85% of women have continued to call for gender pay audits, with that number expected to rise this year after the WGEA released the gender pay gap data of Australia’s largest private companies.
Jacoby said every voice matters, and the organisation wants to hear them.
“Your responses help Women in Media focus its efforts and build an inclusive and supportive community, creating connections, accelerating career development and maximising leadership potential for women working in all sectors of our media industry,” she explained.
In an effort to give back and create supportive environments to help women achieve professional success, Women in Media uses the survey results to provide targeted opportunities for upskilling and access to resources through mentoring, and industry programs and events.
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Lauren McNamara is a journalist at Mumbrella, covering the creative and PR beat. She joined in November 2022 as editorial assistant, after completing a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) at UTS.
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