The Advertiser Foundation head Dan Demaria to join Legacy South Australia and Broken Hill as CEO

Current head of The Advertiser Foundation, Dan Demaria, has been appointed as chief executive officer, Legacy South Australia and Broken Hill.

Current head of The Advertiser Foundation, Dan Demaria, has been appointed as chief executive officer, Legacy South Australia and Broken Hill.

Mr Demaria has held his current role heading up the fundraising arm of News Corporation Australia in SA for just more than two years, and has worked with News Corp for 17 years mostly in the role of general manager, marketing & consumer sales, while also assisting The Advertiser Foundation over that time.

Dan Demaria, incoming chief executive of Legacy, South Australia and Broken Hill

Mr Demaria’s appointment follows the recent appointments of existing Legacy board members Heather Willis as president and Meredith Wyles as board chair – the first time Legacy SA&BH has had women in both key positions.

Mr Demaria said Legacy played a critical role in the community serving the families of those who served – whether in World War I and II, Korea and Vietnam or more recently in Iraq, East Timor, Afghanistan and other conflicts.

“I am looking forward to helping build on the great work the organisation has performed to date,” he said.

Ms Willis said now was an important time of renewal and growth for Legacy.

“We moved to our new central Torrens Parade Ground offices early last year and recently set a strategic direction that will stand us in good stead to continue to support our existing beneficiaries and also meet the needs of young families of the future,’’ she said.

“I am looking forward to working with Dan and our board as we continue to build relationships with government and the community so we can keep our Legacy promise to care for the families of our veterans.”

Ms Wyles said: “As we move towards our centenary in 2028, Legacy SA&BH needs to cherish its past but, at the same time, must continue to provide relevant help to veterans’ families when they turn to us for support.’’

The board thanked current chief executive Kerryn Smith for her three years of service. Mr Demaria commences his appointment on January 20.

Originally published as The Advertiser Foundation head Dan Demaria to join Legacy South Australia and Broken Hill as CEO