Alasdair Browne has become chair of the Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA) alongside restructuring at the organisation.
Alasdair, a director at Abbot Print, has taken over from Charles Rogers of Portland Media, who has moved to president, in line with the two–year rotational leadership structure. Mark Stephenson, business development manager at Fujifilm Europe, has become vice chair.
The IPIA has also announce the election of 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 leadership changes come as the IPIA is re-structured “to focus on the most critical areas of the industry, ensuring that the team are not just reacting to change but actively shaping the future of the print industry”.
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.
Alasdair said: “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.”
On his new role as chair, he added: “I see the future of the IPIA as a dynamic, collaborative hub – where dedicated professionals in print work together with passion and purpose.”
