The Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) has announced a renewed board and a new chapter of leadership as Martin Brown steps down from his role as Chair of the Board, and Jenni Dill is appointed as his successor.
Reflecting on his tenure, Martin Brown said, “I’m incredibly proud of how far AANA has come, the value we are delivering to our members and the impact we are having on the industry. This was made possible through the trust of our members, the dedication of the AANA team and the support of our board. I am confident that AANA will soar to new heights with Jenni Dill at the helm.”
“Martin has made an incredible contribution to AANA and the industry. We cannot thank him enough for leaving the AANA in such a strong position as the leading marketing industry body in Australia. I’m both honoured and excited to step into this role and lead our efforts in supporting and championing Australia’s marketing community,” said Dill.
The AANA also welcomed a new cohort of accomplished industry leaders to its board, adding a rich diversity of experience from different industry sectors. These new appointments reflect AANA’s commitment to represent the broader marketing industry in Australia.
Directors appointed to the board include:
Anneliese Douglas, director of marketing & communications, Nestle, leads an incredible team of Marketers and specialist experts who are focused on driving growth and innovation for the customers Nestle serve. With experience in both agency and client-side, she has a passion for the industry we live and work in, and consistently supports driving for positive growth and change.
Leandro Perez, SVP & chief marketing officer Australia and New Zealand, Salesforce, guides the strategic direction and market positioning for the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. He is a growth-focused executive with over 20 years of experience and a proven track record of driving innovation, setting strategic vision, and delivering sustainable growth across global markets. Leandro’s expertise spans end-to-end business transformation, customer-focused strategy, and organisational development, creating lasting value in complex, high-stakes environments.
Cameron Luby, head of consumer marketing, Optus, leads brand, digital, customer and retail marketing across the Optus consumer business. He is a strategic marketing leader with over 23 years of experience across Australia and the United States in world-class marketing teams and agencies in global and local roles. Cam is passionate about innovative ideas that bring together brands, products and partnerships to drive strong commercial results delivered by energetic teams.
The AANA Board extended its heartfelt gratitude to the departing Directors for their invaluable contributions over the years. A huge thank you to Aisling Finch, Anubha Sahasrabuddhe and Martine Jager for their years of service on the AANA Board and for their contributions to building a stronger marketing industry.
“It is truly an exciting time to be part of the AANA community and we have a bright future ahead of us. Our new chair and renewed board will help AANA shape the future of a trusted and sustainable marketing industry in Australia. Congratulations to Jenni and the new board members, and a big thank you to Martin and those leaving the board for their support and donating their precious time over so many years,” said AANA CEO Josh Faulks.
