Annual General Meeting 2024

Thank you to the many members who attended and supported last week’s Annual General Meeting.

The purpose of the AGM is to elect the Board and officially adopt the Financial Report.

The following office bearers have been re-elected unopposed for a one-year term and will continue to lead us with their proven expertise and dedication, ensuring the continuity of our governance.

• Josephine Foti, Wallis Social Research, is our new President
• George Zdanowicz, Enhance Research, steps into the role of Vice President
• Sarah Wrigley, Gundabluey Research, is Treasurer for a sixth year and
• Martin Filz, PureProfile, continues as Secretary.

ADIA also welcomed the appointment of six Ordinary Board members: 

1. Katie Balogh, Bright Point Research
2. Erik Heller, Ernst & Young (trading as EY Sweeney)
3. Imogen Randell, Hall & Partners/ Quantum Market Research
4. Simon Wake, Ipsos
5. Jenny Witham, Fiftyfive5
6. Mark Zuker, JWS Research

We are delighted to welcome newcomer Imogen Randell, CEO at Hall & Partners Australia and Quantum Market Research, to the Board and our returning members.  Our members will continue to provide expertise across a range of areas, providing ADIA with extensive industry experience, essential stability, and diverse skills at the Board level, which is critical to the association’s work on behalf of members.

CYBER RISK PRESENTATION

As part of the AGM proceedings, we had the pleasure of hearing from Robyn Adcock, Gallagher Cyber/Technology Practice Leader, about Navigating Business Cyber Risk in 2025.

Cyber-attacks targeting businesses and organisations of all sizes have surged in the past couple of years as criminals take advantage of business disruptions, refined new tools, and proven techniques. The fast uptake of AI and the increasing risk of bad actors only raise business risks.

Robyn’s presentation covered the current cyber risk landscape and increasing criminal sophistication, how best to respond to a cyber-attack, the risks involved with third-party/supply chains, and strategies for protecting your business against cyber-crime.

Cyber incidents by type

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In partnership with Gallagher, ADIA is delighted to offer members a free Network audit scan and report to test your company’s cyber resilience and identify IT vulnerabilities.
Please contact Jennifer@dataandinsights.com.au to register.

LOOKING AHEAD

ADIA remains committed to providing members with the best possible return on their investment by delivering direct and exclusive access to expert advice and services for privacy, data protection and risk management, advocacy, workplace relations, quality assurance and training.

This sort of initiative is part of our ongoing objective to provide courses, guidance and resources to keep you at the forefront of effective contemporary governance. We plan to bring forward more of these initiatives and your feedback is always welcome.