F.Y.I.

Google re-joins board of IAB three years after stepping down

May 30, 2012 1:29

Google has re-joined the IAB board three years after stepping down. Meanwhile, broadcaster SBS has also joined the IAB.

The announcement:

30th May, 2012 – Sydney – IAB Australia has continued to broaden the composition of its Board, announcing today that it has appointed two new Board member companies – Google and SBS. The new members will share full Board rights with those of the founding members, with their appointment renewable on an annual basis.

The two companies will be represented on the IAB Australia Board by Nick Leeder, MD of Google Australia & NZ and by Richard Finlayson, COO of Special Broadcasting Service Corporation.

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2 COMMENTS

Paul Fisher 30 May 12

To clarify – Google has not ‘re-joined’ nor did it ‘resign from’ the IAB. Google has been a member of the IAB for many years. They did however step down from their Board position 3 years ago and continued as a general member. They have now been re-appointed to the IAB Board.

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mumbrella 30 May 12

Thanks for clarifying Paul, duly amended.

Cheers,

Tim – Mumbrella