The MADC announces new co-presidents, new committee and upcoming events starting mid May

The MADC, Australia’s oldest creative communications club, has been reinvigorated once more, with the announcement of new co-presidents Matt Lawson and Simon Thomas, a new MADC committee, and upcoming events organised to begin from mid-May.

Says co-president Matt Lawson, chief creative officer of Deloitte Digital: “The incredibly talented, and impossibly nice bunch of people that have agreed to join the MADC committee really is testament to the wonderful club that was rebuilt by outgoing president, Adrian Bosich, and the previous committee. They did such a great job of getting Melbourne together to inspire great work, while having some fun. And that’s a legacy we plan on continuing. Have the MADC be a place to inspire and conspire. Inspire great work through talks and showcases, and get people together to hatch plans to make more of it.”

Says co-President Simon Thomas, executive producer at Good Oil: “MADC has been a permanent fixture in the careers of so many in the Melbourne ad industry and beyond, I’m excited to be able to help steer this small but important club. And although it may be one of the world’s smallest clubs, we’d love it to have one of the widest views. Just like creativity, we’re not limiting ourselves by borders or genre or industry and hope to bring a cross section of world class inspiration and education.”

The first MADC Presents event is planned for early June at The Local Taphouse.

Says Sarah McGregor, ECD at Communicado, and director of MADC presents: “What’s made MADC great over the years is how it took the work seriously, but not the events. It always valued fun. And after last year that’s probably more important than ever. We have a great and varied line-up of shows planned, but we’re really looking forward to just enjoying getting the industry together again.”

Says Nick Jamieson, director of Youth Projects, and ECD of Taboo: “We’re keen to double down on MADC’s efforts to help young people break into the industry. We also want to take this moment as a chance to cast the talent diversity net even wider and create opportunities for young Australians from all backgrounds.”

Kicking off, a Creative LIAsions Mentoring competition will be announced shortly, and a Portfolio Night is planned for mid-year, with more details and initiatives to come.

The MADC committee features a collective of talent from some of MADC’s supporting organisations – from agencies to sound and production companies.

Presidents – Matt Lawson (Deloitte Digital) & Simon Thomas (Good Oil)
Vice Presidents – James Wills & Robyn Bergmann (VMLY&R)
Chief of Staff – Nat Taylor (Sherpa)
Treasurer – Polly McGregor (Bang Bang Studios)
Director of Communications – Chris Baker (Willow & Blake)
Director of Youth Projects – Nick Jamieson (Taboo)
Director of MADC Presents – Sarah McGregor (Communicado)
Director of MADC Major Events – Romanca Mundrea (The Monkeys, part of Accenture Interactive)
Director of MADC Creative Showcase – Corey Esse (Finch)
Director of Membership & Sponsorship – Jess van Roosendaal (Fin Design + Effects)
Director of MADC Archives/History – Edwina Gilbert (Filmgraphics)

Supporting the MADC committee is a creative circle of some of Melbourne’s best talent, both established and up-and-coming, from a wide range of agencies.
Aicha Wijland and Lauren Eddy (CHE Proximity)
Huei Yin Wong (Clemenger BBDO)
Jack Railton-Woodcock (10 Feet Tall)
Matt Bladin and Phoebe Sloane (Special Group)
Regina Stroombergen (Thinkerbell)
Connor Beaver and Scott Zuliani (The Monkeys, part of Accenture Interactive)

Photography by Jay Hynes Photography and location supplied by Pixel