Appointed an International Board of Director, One Club for Creativity, New York.

I was one of nine new appointees to the International Board, and the first dedicated exclusively to representing Australia on the Board. Previously, the Board position alternated each three-year term between Australia and New Zealand.

I was honoured to join such an innovative and creative organisation. Offering support for the next generation of industry professionals, celebrating world-changing ideas and stimulating the collaboration of art and commerce is of the utmost importance.

I vividly recall pouring over One Show manual’s when I was a student.  To win my first One Show Pencil was a special day, because the One Club represents all that we aspire to in advertising.  As part of a big global advertising community, the One Club has the power to change our world for the better and show us the path forward.  It’s a journey I can’t wait to begin.

Says Kevin Swanepoel, CEO, The One Club: “One reason The One Club is so prestigious is because of its exceptional Board of Directors, an impressive group of the most prominent advertising professionals from around the world. We are thrilled to have Pat Baron join the International Board, and look forward to him playing a key role in furthering our mission to support and celebrate the success of the global creative community, and solidifying the relevance of our mission in Australia.”

Board members, who serve three-year terms, are selected based on three criteria: they must be prominent international creatives, be respected leaders in their given fields, and exert influence in their respective regions.

Responsibilities of Board members include providing input and feedback on the club’s two dozen annual education, professional development, inclusion & diversity and gender equality programs, elevating, The One Show and ADC Annual Awards in rankings in their regions, connecting the club with advertising and design universities and schools, and recommending outstanding candidates for awards judges.

The new Board members join a group of global creative leaders who serve as ambassadors for and advisors to the non-profit organisation. 

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