Co-founder of direct marketing giant Salmat Phil Salter dies after long battle with illness

November 9, 2015 12:12

Salter: co-founded direct marketing giant Salmat.

Phil Salter one of the co-founders of direct marketing business Salmat has died aged 64 following a long illness.

Salter co-founded Salmat together with Peter Mattick and his own father Tom Salter, establishing a small catalogue distribution business in 1979 that grew into a multi-platform ASX-listed business with a market capitalisation of more than $123m.

Salmat chairman Mattick paid tribute to his friend saying: “I have lost a great friend and business partner and I will miss him dearly. Phil was an astute businessman who understood the value of strong client relationships. He was a large personality whose presence was felt in many areas.”

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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