New OMA Chairman awards industry’s first gongs

Steve McCarthy, Chief Executive of Adshel, has been appointed as the next Chairman of the Outdoor Media Association (OMA) following the recent retirement of Chris Tyquin.

Mr Tyquin spent four years steering the OMA and former Outdoor Advertising Association of Australia (OAAA) in a more professional direction.  This included obtaining industry consensus on the need for a national audience measurement system.

Mr McCarthy said Mr Tyquin deserved praise for his vision and commitment to the outdoor media industry.

"Chris drove a number of very significant changes that have enabled the association to respond proactively to the many diverse challenges and opportunities facing our members," Mr McCarthy said.

"He has left the OMA in a very strong position and I am delighted to be taking over the reins at such a pivotal time for the industry."

Mr McCarthy's appointment was announced at a recent outdoor media industry Showcase Dinner where 240 staff from across Australia gathered at the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Sydney.

The night included the launch of the OMA's first industry awards which have been developed to recognise individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the outdoor media industry.

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