Digital Image Magazine Editor appointed Chair of Women in Print

Women in Print has announced its Board for 2024 following a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) in November 2023. The new leadership team features an independent Office Bearer for the first time in the association’s history.

Editor of Digital Image Magazine, Stephanie Gaddin, was unanimously voted in as the new Chair, with recently appointed Tasmanian Patron Sam Dobie stepping up as Deputy Chair. Commenting on the inaugural events in Tasmania, Dobie said: "2024 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for us. In the few short months we have been operational in Tasmania, interest has been enthusiastic across the board, from both women and men, from executive levels through to those on 'the tools'. This tells me we are creating opportunities and events with value that resonate with everyone, and ultimately, that's what this is all about being passionate industry leaders, doing things that benefit all of us."

Replacing Lisa Blachut of Advance Press in Perth, Kimberley Skinner, General Manager of Total Digital Solutions, is the new West Australian Patron, with Diana Nikolic from Ball & Doggett taking the reigns for the South Australian community.

Following the expansion of events in Tasmania in 2023, the association confirmed that it intends to appoint a Patron for the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in 2024, with plans to include the Northern Territory to follow. Women in Print says it is committed to fostering inclusivity and support for women and other diverse communities nationwide.

Irene Daws, an industry veteran with over 20 years in various printing companies and most recently at Image Nation Print in Melbourne, has been appointed Secretary. Daws expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming year: "I am thrilled to take on the role of Secretary and contribute to Women in Print's ongoing success. The dedication of our Board and Patrons is a testament to the strength of our community."

Hina Chadha, from Bendigo Adelaide Bank, makes history as the association’s first independent, non-industry Board Officer and Treasurer after a recruitment process by the Hiring Committee formed for this purpose. Chadha says “I am so excited to be joining the Board, and very grateful for the opportunity to participate in the empowerment of women in the printing industry. I look forward to learning about industry from my fellow board members and the community members at the events in 2024.” Chadha brings with her over 10 years’ experience in the banking sector and a broad philanthropic network as a co-founder of TheChangeMakers.

Gaddin shared her vision for the organisation, "I am honoured to lead Women in Print into this exciting new chapter. Together with our diverse and talented team for 2024, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that empowers women across all facets of industry and fosters not only leadership growth but encourages participation in our industry at all levels.”

The Breakfast Series will take place from 13 -26 May, across the country, with tickets going on sale by early March. Women in Print also confirms it will also host an event at Visual Impact in Brisbane in July.