Former Newspaper Works boss Tony Hale appointed CEO of The Communications Council

Miranda Ward

December 12, 2014 12:16

Hales and Gohil

Former CEO of The Newspaper Works Tony Hale has been appointed to lead The Communications Council, replacing Margaret Zabel who is moving to a marketing role with McDonald’s.

Hale was the CEO with The Newspaper Works for nearly seven years from September 2006 until April 2013, before being replaced by John Hollands.

In a statement he said: “This is a great opportunity and an exciting time to be in this role. Next year we will continue the progressive work that has begun to promote the value of agencies to clients, industry and government, with a focus on the economic contribution made by the industry.

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Miranda Ward

Miranda Ward worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017, eventually becoming deputy editor. Miranda joined Mumbrella in September 2013 from Sky News.

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6 COMMENTS

gawen 12 Dec 14

A very good choice. Tony is a professional and pragmatic man with an excellent advertising and industry association background.

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Adam Ferrier 12 Dec 14

Great choice comms council. Congrats Tony.

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Terry Savage 12 Dec 14

Congratulations Tony

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Stella Stanley 12 Dec 14

Excellent news. Congrats all round.

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Rachael Lonergan 12 Dec 14

Congrats Tony! Nice appointment and makes total sense. No one is more connected or loves the creativity of advertising more than you. Well picked TCC.

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Simon Canning 12 Dec 14

Good call. Congrats Tony!

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