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Seven's digital boss Nicole Bence is the IAB's new Chair. She takes over from Pedestrian Group CEO, Matt Rowley.

What you need to know:

Seven West Media's Network Digital Sales Director Nicole Bence has been appointed Chair of IAB Australia Board.
She replaces Pedestrian Group CEO, Matt Rowley.

Seven West Media's Network Digital Sales Director Nicole Bence has been appointed Chair of the IAB Australia Board.

Bence succeeds Matt Rowley, CEO of Pedestrian Group, who has been Chair since January 2019.

Bence will work closely with IAB Australia CEO, Gai Le Roy, on initiatives and programs to address key industry matters.

“It has been a delight working with Matt over the last two years driving some amazing initiatives including diversifying the board as well as significantly expanding the member base," said Le Roy.

"Nicole is a passionate leader with such a strong knowledge of digital media and data, but she is also a true cross media leader. Nicole will lead the Board into what is an incredibly busy and important time for the digital advertising industry.”