Managing director of Spot Press John Georgantzakos will take up a place on the board of the Printing Industries Association of Australia following the retirement of Matt Aitken.

Chief executive Andrew Macaulay thanked Aitken for his contribution to the board, and Ive Group - of which he is chief operating officer - "for their support in allowing him to contribute his time for the betterment of the industry".

He is credited with having been instrumental in seeking "generational transfer" in the PIAA's leadership, now represented with the appointment of John Georgantzakos.

Macaulay says the new appointment "represents an exciting generational change" in the board. "His extensive experience in design and promoting print brings extended capability to our already comprehensive board composition. John is engaged with the membership and will provide a valuable fresh perspective as we invigorate our association's governance".

John Georgantzakos - one of two sons of Spot Press founder George Georgantzakos to enter the business - says his appointment is "a wonderful opportunity to promote print and the industry in all of its forms".