The Australian Marketing Institute welcomes new chairman and five new members to its board
The Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) has announced the appointment of Andrew Thornton (left) as chairman of the board of directors, along with five new board members effective immediately.
The appointment of Lynda Cavalera, Pat Duffy, Marco Cicchine, Nicholas Ridis and Andrew Thornton increases the number of AMI directors from 6 to 7.
Thornton said he was delighted to be appointed chairman, and said he is looking forward to working with a strong and united board.
Says Thornton: “I am very pleased and honoured to join the board and to take on the role of Chairman. I look forward to continuing the good work already undertaken to position the AMI for continued growth as Australia’s pre-eminent body for marketing professionals.
“I would also like to acknowledge and thank Kathy Hatzis for her outstanding work over the past few months and I am pleased that she will continue in the role of deputy chair.”
Says Thornton: “As with any professional body, the strength of the AMI lies in its membership and I am keen to ensure that the Institute continues to be relevant and valued by all members and recognised and respected by the Australian business community.”
Says Lee Tonitto, CEO, AMI: “Andrew’s appointment, and that of the other new directors, strengthens our position as the leading marketing body in Australia. All five directors bring years of experience and industry knowledge to the Board and will provide invaluable guidance on advancing the profession.
“I look forward to working with the new board and would to thank retiring directors Darren Woolley, Graham Wright, Sally Webster and Mahesh Enjeti for their significant contributions to AMI over their tenure.”
All new Board members have been appointed until October 2017.
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I am a CPM and appalled at the way the previous board and fairy floss CEO has taken the AMI 10 years backyards. Please get real and run the Institute like a business for the benefit of members. The rot set in when the CEO asked for a fees surcharge to take it forward end result he has taken it backwards.
I personally do not want flossy annual awards. If you must provide recognition do it digitally. Have an annual world class innovative trade function develop resources and develop a job and contracts board. Forget about developing mediocre training events choose the best in class online and offer these to members.
Maria