Appointment of Executive Director, Public Affairs, Ms Donna Edman

Medicines Australia is very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Donna Edman to the position of Executive Director, Public Affairs on Monday, 5 February 2007.

Donna brings a wealth of relevant experience to her new role. She joins Medicines Australia from the CSIRO, where she has been General Manager, Government Relations since early 2002.

Previously, Donna was Manager, Federal Government Relations with Ansett Australia. Her experience also includes a year at Parliament House as a ministerial adviser, together with various senior appointments in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and at the Australian Sports Commission.

Donna will be a key member of the Medicines Australia team with primary responsibility for developing relationships with government, the media, other stakeholders and promoting the contribution the innovative pharmaceutical industry makes to the health and well-being of all Australians.

–ENDS–

Contact Person:

Jamie Nicholson
Media Communications Manager
Phone: 0419 220 293
Email: Jamie.Nicholson@medicinesaustralia.com.au