Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of David Kennedy as Managing Director of the Australian business with effect from 30 August 2021.
David is a highly accomplished professional services leader, a qualified mechanical engineer, and an experienced patent and trade mark attorney. With more than 30 years’ experience working in intellectual property across Australia, North America, and Europe, David brings a unique combination of leadership, IP knowledge, and commercial skills to the Managing Director role of Spruson & Ferguson Australia.
Chief Executive Officer of the IPH Group, Dr Andrew Blattman said, “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.”
David has an impressive track record of leading, growing, and developing IP businesses. Prior to joining Spruson & Ferguson, David held the position of Managing Director, ANZ at CPA Global, a leading global provider of IP administrative services and software. Continue Reading