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Chris Nolan, Founder & Director of Principle Media Group (PMG)

Chris is the founder and director of Principle Media Group (PMG). PMG is a media agency that includes a portfolio of global and Australia brands. It provides global digital and traditional media strategy, planning, performance and buying services. Chris was formerly the CEO of SMG Media Group, also holding the role of COO for Publicis Media ANZ, he has had 25 years in media and advertising. He has worked with blue chip clients including Suncorp, Samsung, Optus, Holden, Subaru, Nike, and ANZ Banking Group. As COO of Publicis Media, and Director of Starcom & Mediavest Group (SMG), Chris lead the operations across the five brands within the Publicis Media portfolio; Starcom, Mediavest, Zenith, Blue449/Match, and Performics. Publicis Media, employs 720 people across Australia and New Zealand, providing advertising services to 15% of the $7.0 Billion advertising industry. Chris has led the transformation of Publicis Media from media buying company to a product and consulting services business.

He has also holds the position of Chairman OSQO a technology based financial start up. Is a Director of Western Bulldogs AFL Football Club, Deputy Chairman of Food&Wine Victoria, Board Member of Alfred Hospital Foundation and is Chairman -Audited Media Association of Australia.

Chris has a bachelor of science from Monash university has taken master of marketing studies at Monash and Sydney university and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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