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SIGNWAVE® Management Team

Andrew McKay
General Manager, SIGNWAVE Australia

With over 20 years experience in the sign industry, Andrew brings a unique range of skills sets and knowledge to SIGNWAVE®.

Having completed a signwriting apprenticeship with one of the biggest companies in Melbourne, Andrew was given responsibility as foreman shortly thereafter, learing the requirements of dealing with staff, suppliers, and clients.

Eventually he started his own contracting business before forming North Melbourne Signs where Carlton United, Coca Cola Amitel, Telstra, Castrol, National Gallery Victoria and State Library Victoria were listed among his core clients. North Melbourne Signs was one of the first to branch into large format digital printing in-house.

Selling the business in 2001, Andrew concentrated on select clients (mainly in the event management industry) in a consultancy role, and then accepted a full-time position with Sign*A*Rama in franchise sales and support for four years.

Prior to joining SIGNWAVE®, Andrew joined Bond Imaging as Business Development Manager, where he secured national accounts such as BMW, Florshiem, Shoo Biz, Mollini, Joanne Mercer, Ojay, Breakaway, and Black Pepper & Kathmandu.

 

 

Arthur Togias
Franchise Business Consultant, SIGNWAVE Australia

Arthur brings more than 25 years of experience in sales and marketing within the retail, transport and construction industries. Prior to joining SIGNWAVE® he owned and operated his own signage business for 5 years. Currently residing in Sydney with his wife and two sons, Arthur enjoys all forms of sports and is actively involved in coaching soccer at a youth level.

 

 

 

Helen Spencer
Franchise Development Manager, SIGNWAVE Australia

Helen was formerly the sales and marketing coordinator/manager for one of the country's leading companies in digital imaging, co-ordinating large scale national visual merchandising from quotation through to production, dispatch and installation. 

Having started out in a customer service role, Helen has accumulated a wealth of experience in the sign/digital print industry.  Helen has a proven ability to build and foster relationships and combined with her attributes as an exceptional organiser with natural people skills, is ideally suited to a development role.
 

FASTSIGNS® Key Executives

At SIGNWAVE® we work closely with the executives and franchise support staff at FASTSIGNS International. This means that Australian franchisees have access to the vast experience of the FASTSIGNS® management team and support reources; from technical support to training, marketing and technology research.

CATHERIN MONSON
Chief Executive Officer

Catherine was named CEO of FASTSIGNS® in January 2009, bringing with her a strong background in franchising and digital printing. In addition to her previous role as President of PIP Printing, she worked within Sir Speedy and MultiCopy Europe, serving in operations, franchise development, sales, training, and marketing communications. Currently Catherine serves on the board of the International Franchise Association (IFA), the Business Marketing Association and Pi Sigma Epsilon.industry.

MARY RYAN
Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance & Administration

Mary Ryan's extensive expertise in financial management serves both FASTSIGNS International, Inc. and its franchisees well. She directs the financial, administrative, information management and legal functions of the franchisor. Additionally, she oversees legal efforts in protecting corporate and franchisee interests.

 

DAVE BERGH
Vice President of Information Technology

Leader of the Information Technology team, Dave provides strategic direction on technology initiatives for the FASTSIGNS brand and facilitates direct support for the global franchise system. With an extensive background in retail, franchise and business technology, Dave's background has included information technology roles for Men's Warehouse, Inc. AT&T Wireless, YUM International and Accenture Consulting.

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SUSAN LAST
Chief Operating Officer, CFE

Susan Last has over 23 years of experience in the franchise industry. Prior to joining FASTSIGNS®, Susan worked for the nation's largest education franchise, gaining extensive experience in franchising, operations, education, curriculum development and training. Her current focus is overseeing the support provided to the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, and Brazil franchise networks, which includes managing the technical services, operations and training departments. Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University and has earned her CFE, Certified Franchise Executive, from the International Franchise Association.

DRUE TOWNSEND
Senior Vice President of Marketing

Drue Townsend has over 25 years of experience as a marketing and public relations professional in the franchise, restaurant, hospitality and telecommunications industries. Having worked for both advertising agencies and corporations, she has an extensive business-to-business background. Drue is charged with providing strategic direction for program development for the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia and managing the marketing department.