Debbie Burgess

Home page Hero: December 2024

Deborah (Debbie) Burgess is a distinguished leader in the Australian print industry, serving as Joint Managing Director of Bright Print Group.

Renowned for her advocacy, Debbie has been instrumental in fostering connections through Women in Print Australia and driving excellence in the print industry.

Recognised with multiple awards including many ProPrint Power 50 accolades shared with co-Director and brother John Bright, she champions sustainability, gender equality, and community engagement.

Debbie’s philanthropic efforts include partnerships with Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Shoalhaven Superheroes Foundation, underscoring her commitment to making a difference in the world, both professionally and personally.

Debbie’s leadership, which transcends professional boundaries, and her passion for community, equality, and industry advancement make her the Women in Print December Homepage Hero.

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Rita Karagiannis

Account Director,
IVE Group Data-Driven Communications

Rita is an Account Director at IVE Group in the Data-Driven Communications business. With twenty years’ experience in mail and data communications Rita has built an expansive career across operations and productions into strategic sales and client service roles. With a Bachelor of Business in Information Systems, Rita offers her team and clients operational and technical expertise into her account management and customer solutions approach. IVE Group is well recognised for building strong female leadership programs and Rita has embraced this enthusiastically with recent graduation of a Leader Factor 4 – Stages of Psychological Leadership program. Rita is a passionate, intelligent and deliverable-centric individual who currently holds the Women in Print – Victorian Patron role.