You will be accountable, but we won’t.
Accountability almost appears to have become a dirty word in both government and within the ballooning public servant ranks.
John Kananghinis has close to 30 years experience in strategic communication planning and implementation both as a consultant and as a senior executive within highly successful multi-national companies.
John has been Managing Director of a leading Australasian communication consultancy and has almost two decades of senior corporate experience through his roles as General Manager of Marketing & Communications for BMW Australia and Sales & Marketing Director for Scania Australia.
His focus is on premium brand building and the development of business vision and communication strategies. He also has extensive experience in financial services, investor relations, luxury goods, heavy industry and manufacturing.
His extensive background in integrating all elements of sales, marketing and communication has seen him develop and implement significant national and international projects including numerous major sponsorships, product introductions and brand extension programmes.
John has also directed the creation of client internet sites, developed government and industry liaison strategies and managed corporate acquisitions and investments.
John studied law at Victoria University, Wellington and is also holds a Diploma in Business Communications from Massey University in New Zealand. He is also past President of the Advertising Institute of Australasia’s Victoria Branch.
Accountability almost appears to have become a dirty word in both government and within the ballooning public servant ranks.
OK, fair cop. I did it. Forty some years ago I may have broken some road rules and possibly even made an occasional comment that would, today, be considered sexist.
Words carry meaning. They are too often bandied about without thought and little care for consequence.
What differentiates a leader from a mere politician or subject matter expert?