As part of the trade association’s two-year rotational leadership structure, Charles Rogers, owner of Portland Media has moved to president, Alasdair Browne of Abbot Print has stepped up to chair, and Mark Stephenson from Fujifilm Europe has become vice chair.
Browne said: “I see the future of the IPIA as a dynamic, collaborative hub – where dedicated professionals in print work together with passion and purpose. As chair, I am privileged to have an opportunity to influence the IPIA’s future development path – a direction that has been so well established by my dynamic predecessors.
“But best of all, I owe the IPIA for this opportunity to collaborate on a regular basis with other passionate print professionals.”
Stephenson added: “What a privilege to be involved with the IPIA and be provided the opportunity to contribute towards its growth and influence.
“The association goes from strength-to-strength, supporting members and promoting the brilliance of print – all with great enthusiasm and a real sense of fun.
“I can only see the scope of the IPIA being broadened as momentum continues to build. Our New Narrative for Print initiative for example has the potential to not only stimulate new demand for print but will raise awareness of how amazing our industry is to work in and attract a more varied demographic of young people to engage with it.”
Rogers also commented: “These structural changes reflect our ongoing mission to evolve and strengthen the IPIA for long-term success. With Alasdair and Mark in their new roles, and an ever-growing network of dedicated professionals, we are well-positioned to drive meaningful initiatives and support our members in new and impactful ways.”
The IPIA has also elected three new Council members: Sarah Lees, head of marketing and communications at Compass Business Finance; Pete Horwood, commercial director at Imprint MIS; and Mike Hughes, managing director at Latcham.
The association has also been restructured to focus on the most critical areas of the industry, and its Council is now centred around four Strategic Imperative Committees, each led by a designated chair and supported by working groups: Standards and Best Practice, Education and Professional Development, Market Development and Advocacy, and Networking and Collaboration.
“With its new structure, the IPIA has built a robust, adaptable and effective engine that can power support for its members and the wider industry as it evolves,” Browne added.
