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Ovato provides the printing solutions, platforms, and tools our clients need to get in front of the right people.

Our capabilities are diverse, but our focus is single-minded: we deliver high-quality print products including magazines, catalogues, commercial work, point of sale, and packaging.

We offer an unmatched breadth of print solutions through our significant footprint across Australia and New Zealand, helping clients reach the people that matter to them with print material that works.

Our experienced team of specialists work with clients across multiple industries, from Retail to Publishing, eCommerce to FMCG and many more. Everything we do is based on a deep understanding of print and its business impact, allowing us to continually improve on our work for clients.

Board of directors

 

  • Our Chairman is an experienced leader in print and distribution. He is invested in building a sustainable and profitable company.

    Michael was previously Executive Chairman of IPMG and was instrumental in taking the company into printing during the 1970s. Under his chairmanship, IPMG became the largest group of privately-owned marketing services businesses in the southern hemisphere.

  • Andrew McMaster joined the Board of Ovato as a Non-Executive Director on 4 October 2018. Mr McMaster has extensive professional financial and accounting experience, including 27 years as an Audit Partner of KPMG.

    Mr McMaster was the inaugural Chief Financial Officer of Service NSW for five years, directly involved in all aspects of the design and building of the cultural, structural, governance and financial foundations of Service NSW as an executive agency of the NSW government. Mr McMaster was a Director of Sydney Swans Limited for 22 years until February 2017. He was also a Director and Treasurer of The Bradman Foundation and the Bradman Museum Trust from 1996 to 2006.

  • James Hannan has extensive experience in print operations and has held senior executive responsibilities since 2014. Prior to his appointment as CEO, he served as the Groups COO, responsible for the Group’s operations. James also played a pivotal role in the successful negotiations with all stakeholders through the 2020 recapitalisation and restructure of the business.

Leadership team

 

  • Ian has over 20 years’ experience across a range of industries including manufacturing, logistics, publishing, supply chain, warehousing, printed / digital media, television production and entertainment in Australia, APAC and the UK.

    Prior to Joining Ovato in 2015, Ian worked as Finance Director for Penguin Random House and before that at Pearson Australia. Prior to arriving in Australia in 2010 Ian held a number of senior finance roles at ITV PLC in the UK. He brings deep knowledge of both the financial and operational management of the Ovato business to the role of CFO.

  • Alistair’s legal expertise is an essential piece of our Ovato puzzle. With responsibility for all legal and company secretarial activities, including internal audit, he an eye for what matters. Alistair began as Corporate Counsel for PMP in 2001, before becoming Company Secretary and General Counsel in 2009. Prior to joining our team, he worked as a solicitor specialising in commercial law in New Zealand.a hobby into something more.

  • Mark is a business leader with more than 17 years of commercial experience including senior leadership roles within the manufacturing industry and success in driving results. Mark specializes in implementing organisational strategies to achieve improved operational performance, financial objectives, and exceeding client expectations.

    He is also dedicated to uncovering new insights into the latest innovation and technologies.

  • With almost 20 years' experience in senior roles at Ovato, Clinton is now Executive General Manager of Sales. Prior to this, he was based in Perth in the position of General Manager, Western Australia. In this role, Clinton led a major transformation of Ovato's business in W.A, driving new processes and efficiencies.

    Clinton is passionate about driving the best results for clients.

  • Justin has been an integral part of our Ovato team since 2015, providing much needed support to our I.T. business systems and infrastructure.

    He has over 25 years of professional experience in the media and IT industries, with a broad range of skills including consulting, sales, product and IT management. Justin's specialisation in workflow and progressive process transformation has driven our company forward, guided by his years of experience.

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