Fresh faces for Youngbloods QLD committee; GPY&R Brisbane’s Harry McKeon named chair

The Queensland division of Youngbloods has begun planning for its biggest year ever, starting with its fresh new faced committee for 2016.

This years chair position has been appointed to GPY&R’s Harry McKeon (left), a Youngbloods veteran who first joined the committee as an industry representative in 2015.

Says McKeon: “I am very grateful to be given the opportunity to Chair the committee this year and plan to hit the ground running with our first event in March.”

Following the success of 2015 with the “Prescribing Your Career” and “Youngbloods Championships” events, as well as a a debut on Gruen, the refreshed 2016 committee is excited for the year ahead.

Part of the Communications Council, QLD Youngbloods aims to help all young blood within the advertising, media, marketing and communications industry.

Representing Brisbane’s leading creative, digital and media agencies, the 2016 committee brings weight to the organisation.

This years committee:

Sponsorship Manager/Industry Representative: Angus Whitton (Ikon Communications)

Sponsorship Manager: Matt Gardener (Department Group)

Communications Manager: Jules Mackerras (QUT Business School)

Public Relations Manager: Harriet Hall (Evoke Communications)

Public Relations Manager: Nina Clarke (Ray White Commercial)

Events Manager: Emily Neil (Sandvik Mining)

Events Manager: Briana Hungerford (Starts at Sixty)

QUT Representative: Nicole Klinakis (QUT)

UQ Representative: Georgia Finlay (UQ)

Industry Representative: Thomas Patterson (Ogilvy)

Industry Representative: Nick Foxcroft (GPY&R)

Industry Representative: Ryan Archibald (Publicis Mojo)

Industry Representative: Lucy Diacaris (Media Com)

Graphic Designer/Industry Representative: Sarah Sweeney (Khemistry)

The group run networking events throughout the year, as well as sharing industry news, organising internships and other opportunities.