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Spruson & Ferguson names Australian MD
IP firm Spruson & Ferguson has appointed a managing director for Australia, effective 30 August 2021.
Emma Musgrave
David Kennedy has been appointed as the managing director of Spruson & Ferguson’s Australian business; he brings with him over 30 years of experience to the top job. Prior to joining Spruson & Ferguson, Mr Kennedy was the managing director, ANZ at global provider of IP administrative services and software, CPA Global.
The appointment of Mr Kennedy comes after its parent company, IPH Group, announced that Spruson & Ferguson (Australia) and Shelston IP will join under the Spruson & Ferguson brand, with the full integration expected to be completed in December this year.
“David’s mix of local and international leadership experience is a great fit for Spruson & Ferguson’s regional remit and global client base. The brand is entering an exciting new chapter merging with Shelston IP later this year, and we are delighted to have a leader of his calibre at the helm as the brand expands its presence,” said IPH Group CEO Dr Andrew Blattman.
“With the IPH group’s growing focus on greater digital enablement, David’s experience in founding and scaling successful, high-growth tech-enabled service companies, coupled with his experience as an IP practitioner will play an important role in influencing how work and engagement with clients evolves.”
Commenting on his new role, Mr Kennedy said: “Spruson & Ferguson is a leading intellectual property firm with an extensive history. I am very honoured to have the opportunity to serve in this role, supporting such an excellent team of professionals and a prestigious list of clients across the world”.
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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