Mark Canavan appointed to Visual Connections Board

Visual Connections reported a successful year at its Annual General Meeting at The Winery in Surrey Hills, Sydney. The meeting was followed by the Supplier Association's final Member Meeting .

Tanya Kunze from ExtraStaff provided an update on the current skills shortage – a presentation many welcomed, followed by the Annual General Meeting, chaired by new General Manager Sarah Moore.

President John Wall summarised the year's activities: "2023 will no doubt be remembered as the year we finally moved into a post-pandemic world. At Visual Connections, it has been a year of successfully adapting to change and rising to the challenges that persist." Wall also mentioned the success of Visual Impact Sydney and the Visual Connections / ASGA Careers Initiative as particular highlights of the year.

Following the President's Report, Board Member Mitch Mulligan presented the financial statements, and attendees were given an insight into the association's plans for 2024, focusing on how it is meeting the challenges of a rapidly evolving market. 

Successful Board elections confirmed the Visual Connections Board for 2024. New board member Mark Canavan from Graphic Art Mart was voted in. Ian Martin, Ferag, Andrea Trumble, Pozitive, Ben Eaton, Starleaton (Vice President) and Mitchell Mulligan from Bottcher Australia were returned unopposed. They join John Wall, Roland DG (President) and Russell Cavenagh, Mutoh, who are continuing their terms. 

The night concluded with a Member Meeting over drinks and canapés, the final networking session for 2023.