Penny Fowler joins Bastion’s advisory board

Australasia’s independent agency Bastion has appointed Penny Fowler to its advisory board.

A respected business and community leader, Fowler currently serves as chair of the Herald & Weekly Times, Tourism Australia, the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal and the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

She is also community ambassador for News Corp Australia, a board member of the National Gallery of Australia and Tech Mahindra and sits on the advisory board of Visy/Pratt USA.

Her leadership across media, tourism and community brings deep global insight and commercial acumen to Bastion’s next phase of expansion.

Eyes on the future

Fowler’s appointment highlights Bastion’s growth across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the US.

“I am delighted to be joining the advisory board of one of Australia’s most exciting companies going from strength to strength,” says Fowler.

“Having seen Australian businesses succeed on the global stage, I believe Bastion has what it takes to do the same. Its integrated model, ambitious growth mindset and strong leadership team are what make it truly stand out. This is a company with its eyes firmly on the future.”

Deliver even greater impact

Bastion’s group chairman Fergus Watts says: “Penny’s appointment brings enormous value to Bastion’s leadership as we continue our rapid expansion. Her global perspective and deep understanding of what drives business growth will help our executive team, led by our CEO Cheuk Chiang, to deliver even greater impact for our clients and people.”

Group CEO Cheuk Chiang adds: “We’re thrilled to welcome Penny Fowler to the Bastion Board as we enter the next stage of our growth journey. Penny’s deep client knowledge and domain expertise will be invaluable as we continue to build a truly client-centric business. Her perspective will help ensure Bastion remains not only competitive but indispensable to the clients we serve.”