NABS Announces Three New Trustees

NABS, the advertising and media industry’s support organisation, has appointed three new Board Trustees.

They board trustees are: 

Chaka Sobhani, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett London: The award-winning director, writer and creative director has worked for the world’s biggest broadcasters, brands and agencies, including ITV and Mother.

Nina Jasinski, Chief Marketing Officer, Ogilvy UK: Nina has helped to grow some of the UK’s most prestigious brands and now sits at the helm of the largest integrated agency in London. She is also an active member of Women’s Advertising Club of London (WACL).

Jon Peppiatt, Chairman, BBH: Jon joined BBH in 1995, starting by overseeing the agency’s idea generation before working his way up to Deputy Chairman and then Chairman.

The three join other leading figures from the advertising and media industries on the NABS Board, including NABS Chairman Simon Daglish, Deputy Managing Director Commercial ITV, and Naren Patel, CEO, Primesight.

The Trustees join the Board at an exciting and busy time for NABS. Usage of its core services (Advice Line, coaching, grants and masterclasses) is up 17% year on year, double its projected growth.

Diana Tickell, CEO, NABS, says: “The appointment of Chaka, Nina and Jon further enriches the diversity and experience of our tremendous leadership. Their impressive credentials, combined with their passion for the industry and its people, give them an insight from which NABS and those who use our services will benefit greatly.”

Chaka Sobhani says: “I’ve become a NABS Trustee to help this wonderful organisation build on the fantastic work they provide in taking care of the health and wellbeing of people in this industry. I feel incredibly honoured to become a Trustee and I can’t wait to get stuck in.”

Nina Jasinski says: “I’ve been involved with NABS for many years and I know how valuable their work is right across the industry. It’s an honour to become a Trustee and I look forward to working with the board to make a real difference in the industry. “

Jon Peppiatt says: “BBH have always been huge supporters of NABS for all that they do for our industry and its people, so I am delighted to join the Executive Committee. The need for support has never been greater and the NABS offering is evolving and developing at great pace to meet that demand. I hope to play a part with the rest of the Trustees in continuing to support Diana and the brilliant NABS team in 2019 and beyond.”