The Pet Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce that today there has been a verbal acceptance of the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Association. The successful applicant is Dr Joanne Sillince BVSc (Hons) MBA FAICD. This selection came from a total of 17 applicants reduced down to three very capable people. Dr Sillince’s very extensive experience with associations as Director of the Australian Veterinary Association 1998-2003 and then President/Chairman of the AVA 2003-2004 proved to be the decisive factor in her selection.

She has also held a number of senior positions with companies involved in various forms of the animal industry.

President of the PIAA Steve Austin says the board is very excited about the appointment, he says that she brings into the industry a wealth of experience in dealing with the Media, and Government lobbying as well as her knowledge of the pet care industries. Dr Sillince will be assisted by Janine Yeates well known to most of the industry who has been promoted to Office Administrator/Member Liaison and Anne Saunders who has been contracted to organise the trade shows and bookkeeping. It is expected that the new CEO will also appoint an office assistant/receptionist in the not too distant future