FESPA Australia Launches its Future Leaders Program

The FESPA Australia Future Leaders Program is a professional and personal development program to identify and develop emerging leadership talent to ensure our industry survives and thrives into the next generation.

The program is open to emerging leaders in the specialty printing industry. FESPA Australia invites printers, suppliers, and manufacturers to nominate individuals who show leadership potential. A selection panel will review applications, considering their leadership ambitions, commitment to industry values such as diversity and sustainability, and personal references.

“The disruption of recent years has highlighted the value of effective leadership,” says Nigel Davies, President of FESPA Australia. “There will be future challenges, and we have teamed up with one of Australia's most respected leadership coaches to develop a bespoke program to develop emerging leaders within our industry.”

Orafol Australia is a confirmed Diamond sponsor of the program, with Alex McClelland, Managing Director, Orafol Australia saying, "Orafol Australia, through our Creative Hub and other initiatives, is committed to training and developing industry talent. The FESPA Future Leaders program fits well with our values, and we look forward to working with FESPA and the cohort of future leaders.”
Successful candidates will meet for a hands-on, two-day workshop to receive professional coaching, personal development, and mentoring from a recognised leadership facilitator and respected industry leaders. The participants will select a FESPA Future Leader who will receive an expenses-paid trip to attend FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 in Munich along with international networking opportunities. A mentoring program will follow the course to ensure that the leadership cohort continues to develop the skills and networks necessary to advance our industry through collective action.

FESPA Australia thanks our sponsors. Diamond Sponsor: Orafol Australia. Gold Sponsors Ball & Doggett, Starleaton, Visual Connections & Durst Oceania. Silver Sponsors: Kissel & Wolf, Cactus Imaging & M-Power Software, Bronze Sponsor: HVG Graphics.

Applications are now open; https://leadership.fespaaustralia.org.au/