FESPA Australia announces 2023 Future Leaders Program Participants

Graduates of the Inaugural 2022 FESPA Future Leaders Program

FESPA Australia, the leading association for wide-format, textile and speciality printing, has announced the selection of twelve outstanding candidates for the highly anticipated 2023 FESPA Future Leaders Program. 

A rigorous review process resulted in the selection of a diverse group of industry trailblazers, who have demonstrated a clear leadership ambition and capacity. These individuals will embark on a transformative journey to lead the industry into an innovative and prosperous future.

The candidates will work with respected corporate leadership coach Carl Harman over an intensive two-day workshop. They will be able to engage with industry experts, gain valuable insights, and forge connections that will propel them towards becoming the next generation of leaders in our field. 

Nigel Davies, President of FESPA Australia, expressed his enthusiasm for this year's program, stating, " The quality of the applications this year was exceptional, and with each new cohort, we continue to grow a network of passionate, connected, industry-committed future leaders. Seeing a core of 2022 graduates actively working on industry initiatives is exciting, and I know that many have forged new commercial relationships through the program. This cohort will build on this momentum.

In the culmination of this program, FESPA Australia invites industry professionals and enthusiasts to meet the 2023 Future Leaders at the forthcoming FESPA Annual Conference on 3 November at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney. This event will serve as a platform for the candidates to showcase their newfound expertise and insights while fostering meaningful connections with their peers. 

The 2023 Future Leaders are:

• Ambrin Naaz Begum – Managing Partner, M-Power

• Angus Turner – Production Manager, Turner Signs

• Barney Wellings – Director & General Manager, Hunter Signs

• Daniel Lamont – Production Manager, Lamont Print & Signs

• Daniela Mastroieni – Strategic Manager, Business, Brand & Partnerships, Orafol

• James Merhab – Sales Executive, Ball & Doggett

• Kerri Underwood – Production Manager, VMG Print Group

• Leah Simmons – Account Director, IVE Group

• Mary Leishman – General Manager, DRK LBL

• Nathan Brown – Production Manager-Finishing, IVE Group

• Sam Alterator – Account Manager, HVG Graphics Media

• Shannelle Tedja – Global Client Manager, Wazzup Screen Printing

 The FESPA Future Leaders Program is proudly sponsored by Orafol, Diamond Sponsor, Ball & Doggett, Durst, Visual Connections as Gold Sponsors, Cactus Imaging and Kissel & Wolf, Silver Sponsors and HVG Graphics Media as Bronze Sponsors.

 You can register for the FESPA Annual Conference – www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fespa-australia-conference-2023-tickets-601795645977?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information about FESPA Australia and its initiatives – www.fespaaustralia.org.au