Spot boss joins PIAA Board

John Georgantzakos, managing director of Marrickville-based Spotpress is to replace IVE’s Matt Aitken onn the PIAA Board frm June 1.

Georgantzakos says, “As a generational member of the industry, I have seen significant changes and the resulting transformation is exciting and encouraging.  Joining the board is a wonderful opportunity to promote print and the industry in all of its forms.”

Spotpress was founded in 1981 as a newspaper printer by John’s father George. John and his brother Dimitri joined the business in 1995. Today the business prints magazines, catalogues and newspapers with both coldest and heatset presses.

PIAA CEO Andrew Macaulay says, “The appointment of John Georgantzakos represents an exciting generational change in our board. His extensive experience in design and promoting print brings extended capability to our already comprehensive board composition. John is engaged with the membership and will provide a valuable fresh perspective as we invigorate our association’s governance”.

Walter Kuhn, President of Printing Industries, thanks Matt Aitken for the counsel and insight he has provided to PIAA. He says, “We would like to formally acknowledge the contribution that Matt has made to the board, and wish him well in his future endeavours

“Matt Aitken has played a pivotal role in turning the organisation around and has made significant contributions to leadership within the industry having served as deputy president for the PIAA Board of directors. As the industry moves forward, Matt has been instrumental in seeking generational transfer in leadership, and has assisted in the succession planning for the representative from New South Wales.”

Andrew Macaulay says, “Our industry is stronger due to decisions made by Matt Aitken. On behalf of the print sector I thank Matt for all that he has done and IVE Group for their support in allowing Matt to contribute his time for the betterment of the industry.”

The PIAA says that 2018 continues to be a transformational year for the Association, following on from a year of delivering valuable member services in the areas of workplace relations, government lobbying, events and Sustainable Green Print.

 

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