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New IIG chairman appointed

March 2017 News

“I am humbled and honoured to be voted in as the chairman of the IIG for 2017,” says Robert Wright, managing director of RJ Connect. “The IIG has proved invaluable in its contribution to the industry and will strive to continue to do so in the future.

Robert Wright has been appointed chairman of the IIG for 2017.
Robert Wright has been appointed chairman of the IIG for 2017.

“This platform serves as a powerful tool that allows key players in the industry to work collectively in order to address challenges in our environment. I would like to thank the members of the IIG for trusting me with this prestigious role and look forward to working together to achieve great things in 2017.”



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