Val Morgan Cinema has appointed Ben Thomas to acting sales director for NSW, while Annaliese Pedavoli takes parental leave.
Thomas has been at Val Morgan Cinema for two and a half years as group sales manager, working across WPP. He has an extensive relationship network across the NSW agency landscape and experience across various consortiums, having previously worked for oOh!.
“We couldn’t be more excited to see Ben step into the role of Acting Sales Director for NSW. Ben has played an important role in strengthening our agency partnerships and delivering outcomes for our clients. His deep understanding of the market, trusted relationships and leadership capabilities make him the perfect person to lead the NSW sales team while Annaliese takes parental leave,” said Val Morgan Cinema managing director Guy Burbrudge.
“I’ve absolutely loved being part of the team over the last few years, and I’m incredibly excited and grateful for the opportunity to take on this role, leading such a talented team while Cinema is in such a strong period of growth and momentum,” Thomas added.
“The combination of world-class content, engaged audiences and unforgettable experiences is why I’m so passionate about championing the incredible outcomes it delivers for our partners.”
The appointment is effective immediately.

