PKN Packaging News is expanding, with the appointment of a new editor, highly experienced journalist Colleen Bate, who has joined the ANZ packaging industry’s media hub.
Bate joins a growing team that now comprises Lindy Hughson, managing editor and publisher; Wayne Robinson, associate editor; Jan Arreza, senior journalist; and Sharon Amos, national sales manager.
Bate comes with 25 years' experience in B2B industry reporting, in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, particularly in the printing and converting sector.
Lindy Hughson, publisher of PKN said: “We are delighted to have attracted a person of the calibre of Colleen Bate as editor of PKN. Colleen has vast experience in industry journalism, here and overseas. I know our readers will come to value her insight, and ability to distil complexity into an easy read.”
PKN now has multiple platforms, including the magazine, the industry website, the weekly news bulletin, as well as the industry’s video news bulletin PLAY PKN, the PKN Podcast, and the LIVE events. Bate will work across all platforms.
She will also be deputy editor of PKN sister title Print21, working with editor Wayne Robinson on all its media platforms for the ANZ printing industry.
Bate said: “I am so pleased to be joining PKN as editor. PKN has long been recognised as a media force in the industry. The role of packaging in society is evolving rapidly, PKN is the industry’s central platform for news, analysis, debate and progress. I am looking forward to connecting with the readers, and contributing to the development of the industry.”
Bate is already in the editor’s chair, you can reach her at colleenbate@yaffa.com.au.
