Riccardo Golin (far right) joins Initiative Perth as Managing Director of digital for five years after holding senior roles at Optus in Perth, Australia. Golin brings significant customer-side expertise to Initiative, which in turn brings extensive technological know-how, data and technology capabilities. In his role as Managing Director, Golin will be responsible for leading the company's forward looking strategy and innovation. His key roles at Initiative Perth include:
- Creative Content Director - Golin will oversee all aspects of production and strategy for the Company's creative content, which has lain dormant since 2021. The key creative content assets of the Company include its annual magazine "Wa QR", which reaches a wide audience across western Australian and Indian communities. The Magazine is being published online, through a Wa QR code located on the home page, and can also be purchased through the company's online shop.
- Social Media Manager - The Social Media Manager for Initiative Perth is Benja van der Goes. Benja manages the Company's social media presence in Perth Australia, including its popular Facebook application. He oversees the Company's social media accounts on Facebook, YouTube, Google+, Pinterest and LinkedIn. In addition, Benja is responsible for the company's mobile web activity and overall online presence. Before joining the Company, Benja was an executive producer at Basecamp, one of the largest video sharing companies in the world. Before that he held senior roles at agencies including Kompaq and Vivendi Universalista, where he gained significant client and staff numbers.
- Marketing Manager - Inigo Negrete is the Marketing Manager for Initiative Perth, having assumed the role in the middle of last year. She is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all marketing and promotional activities for the Company and ensuring that each campaign is delivering the Company's objectives. Prior to assuming her role as Marketing Manager, Ms. Negrete was a manager in the advertising department of Kompaq, one of Australia's most successful media agencies. Prior, to that position she held various positions in marketing at Mojo Worldwide, an online media company based in Australia.
- Creative Services Manager - Jason Shuttleworth is the Creative Services Manager for Initiative Perth, which he has held since March 2021. Mr. Shuttleworth is an award-winning writer and graphic designer who has worked in the advertising and marketing fields for over fifteen years. During his time with Initiative, he has held many executive roles, most notably as SVP of Design at Mojo Worldwide. Prior to his appointment as a Creative Services Manager at Initiative Perth, Mr. Shuttleworth held the role of Head of Creative at Kompaq. Before that he held the role of Senior Accountant at Kompaq, which is now called Vivendi Universalista. Mr. Shuttleworth also held positions with Medi-Cal Insurance Co. and CitiMortgage, which are amongst the largest mortgage lenders in the west.
- Marketing Manager - John Russell is the Marketing Manager for Initiative Perth. Mr. Russell has been the Executive Vice President of Kompaq, a global video games developer. Prior, to that he was Senior Director of Interactive for Vivendi Universal Media, which is a digital media company. Prior, to that he held various marketing jobs at Blizzard Entertainment, a well-known game developer and publisher. This is a very successful year for advertising agencies in Western Australia, following the strong performance of advertising and digital agencies such as Advantage, which has also recently received praise for its work with Initiative Perth.
- Executive Director - Richard Englander is the Executive Director of the Australian Digital Advertising Network (ADAN). Mr. Englander has been an active commercial property investor and entrepreneur for over thirty years, having achieved success with ventures in retail, hospitality and finance. He has served as a Managing Director of TECOM Investments Limited, a private venture capital firm. Prior, to that role he held various positions with Kompaq, a global video games developer. It is expected that the company will release its first commercial Wii game this year.
- Executive Director - Paul Bradley is the Executive Director of Initiative Perth. Previously he held various positions with Kompaq, prior to that he was also a Manager of Finance and Internal Communications at Vivendi Universal Media, a French multinational media group. During his time at Vivendi Universal Media he was responsible for creating and overseeing the company's worldwide media assignments including television, cinema, Internet, video games, and mobile communications portfolios. The Company will be releasing its first Wii game this year. Paul Bradley is an excellent choice to lead the advertising and communications portfolio of Initiative Perth, as he is extremely accomplished in his field.
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