The Australian Sign & Graphics Association’s (ASGA) board has appointed Mick Harrold as its new president, effective immediately. Harrold succeeds Julie Rochester, who stepped down following ASGA’s AGM last week. Other new executive appointments have also been announced.
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| ASGA's new president Mick Harrold |
“I’m delighted to accept the position of president knowing that I am supported by a dedicated board and skilled staff,” Harrold said.
“I want to thank Julie for spear-heading one of the most transformative years in ASGA’s history. My goal in leading the ASGA is to build on the achievements of the past fifty years and to continue to provide even greater value and benefits to our members.”
Harrold previously held the position of vice president for one year and held the position of Victorian chair and treasurer for two years.
“As a qualified engineer and more than 18 years as managing director of one of Melbourne’s leading sign companies, Visual Exposure, the board is confident that ASGA will continue to deliver value to its members and to drive and promote excellence within the industry,” said an ASGA press release.
Former president Julie Rochester said: “I’m proud to say the ASGA has achieved a lot over the past couple of years while I’ve been at the helm, but this could not have been achieved without the time commitments and contributions of the rest of the board. I was especially fortunate to have the support of Mick during my time.
“Mick contributed a significant amount of his own time in making improvements across a number of areas and getting new initiatives off the ground, such as the Sign Industry Directory and program of webinars. His industry expertise across a number of areas, strong leadership and vision for ASGA make him an ideal choice for the role.”
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| l-r: Marc Martello, Damian Nielsen, Mick Harrold, Julie Rochester. Pictured below: Wade French |
Other changes to ASGA executive appointments have also been announced: Damien Nielsen becomes vice president, Marc Martello was appointed public officer and treasurer and Wade French was appointed WA state chair. Regional committees are represented by the following chairs: Marc Martello (NSW), Mick Harrold (VIC), Julie Rochester (SA) and Wade French (WA).
For over forty years, ASGA has been the representative body for the sign and graphics industry in Australia, covering signmakers, engravers, sign installers, signwriters, graphic designers, sign educators and apprentices, as well as sign industry suppliers.
