AUCKLAND, Today: Bastion has welcomed Penny Fowler to its Advisory Board, strengthening the agency’s leadership with one of Australia’s most respected business and community voices.
Fowler currently chairs the Herald & Weekly Times, Tourism Australia, the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal and the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. She also serves as Community Ambassador for News Corp Australia and sits on the boards of the National Gallery of Australia, Tech Mahindra and Visy/Pratt USA.
Her appointment signals Bastion’s push into its next phase of growth across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the US, backed by a model known for entrepreneurial thinking and strong client focus. Fowler says she’s energised by what’s ahead.
“I am delighted to be joining the advisory board of one of Australia’s most exciting companies going from strength to strength,” said Fowler.
“I am delighted to be joining the advisory board of one of Australia’s most exciting companies going from strength to strength.” – Penny Fowler
She added that Bastion’s global potential is clear, saying its “integrated model, ambitious growth mindset and strong leadership team” position it for international success.
Group Chairman Fergus Watts says her experience will elevate Bastion’s momentum. “Penny’s appointment brings enormous value to Bastion’s leadership as we continue our rapid expansion.”
Watts says her global perspective and sharp understanding of business growth will support CEO Cheuk Chiang and the leadership team to deliver greater impact for clients.
Chiang agrees. “We’re thrilled to welcome Penny Fowler to the Bastion Board as we enter the next stage of our growth journey,” he said. He believes her expertise will strengthen Bastion’s client-centric approach.
As Australasia’s largest independent agency, Bastion blends global capability with the agility of an indie. Recent moves include the launch of Bastion DBX and Bastion Media, acquisitions of Daymark and Catch, and senior hires across Wellington and the US.
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