Australia’s Independent Media Authority (IMAA) has announced the appointment of Jacquie Alley (feature image) as its new Chairman and the addition of Steve Fagan to its Board of Directors.
It was announced at the IMAA’s annual meeting that incumbent chairman Ant Colreavy will step down after serving two years.
Jacquie Alley is Chief Operating Officer and Director of The Media Store and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She also led IMAA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, which was formed earlier this year and is now led by AFFINITY’s Chief Brand Officer, Angela Smith.
Steve Fagan is the director of Media Republic and heads the IMAA’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Commission, which was formed in May and is an IMAA-selected initiative aimed at improving lives and outcomes for Aboriginal people. We work closely with Kings Narrative, an indigenous social enterprise.
Commenting on her new IMAA role, Alley said: I have the full support of my fellow directors and together we strive to lead this important industry association with incredible pride.IMAA is already of tremendous value to both our members and our media partners. and will continue to work together, promote the benefits of working with indies, and continue to innovate for an industry that we can all be proud of. “
Colreavy said of the chairman’s resignation: We have established a solid foundation for continued momentum in the years to come with future industry leaders on our leadership team and board.Jacquie chaired her IMAA and she I am very pleased to bring her skills and depth of knowledge to the industry association. “
IMAA recently welcomed three new members to its leadership team. Melissa Roberts, Founder and Director of The Advertising Room (Victoria) and Angela Smith, Chief Brand Officer of AFFINITY (NSW) joined existing IMAA leadership team members Phil McDonald (BCM) and Steve Fagan (Media Republic) , and Tom Frazer. (Half Dome).
