Ian Rodwell

The founder of the Adcorp Group in 1981, Ian Rodwell held the position of Managing Director until his retirement in January 2004. Traditionally a recruitment-focused advertising agency; under Ian’s leadership Adcorp successfully diversified into the property, automotive and corporate sectors.

The agency also expanded its geographic footprint to cover all mainland states of Australia and four locations in New Zealand.

Ian’s interest in technologies has continued following his retirement from Adcorp with his appointment as Chairman of Optalert Ltd; a company that has developed and is now marketing an innovative technology product called Optalert that identifies and measures driver fatigue.

In 1999, Ian listed Adcorp on the Australian Stock Exchange where it now trades under the AAU symbol.

In addition to his corporate commitments, Ian dedicates considerable time to charitable causes and is currently a Director of Diabetes Australia Research Trust (DART); an organisation responsible for the raising for funds for diabetes research and the awarding of grants to medical researchers in Australia.

On 26th January 2017, Ian Rodwell was recognised by the Governor General with an Order of Australia for his distinguished service to community health as a supporter and advocate for funding to promote research and awareness of Motor Neurone Disease in Australia.

Ian is Chairman of Adcorp’s Audit Committee and the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.

David Morrison B Bus (Hons)

CEO & Managing Director

David commenced with Adcorp Perth in September 2003 bringing over seven 7 years’ experience in recruitment advertising and general marketing, from his previous position as State Director of TMP Advertising & Communications.

He holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Curtin University with Honours in Marketing. David has also been a sessional lecturer and tutor at Edith Cowan University in Advertising and Consumer Audiences and Integrated Marketing Communications.

During his time with Adcorp, David has been integral to a number of key initiatives that have underpinned the growth of the company. These include the acquisition of a Perth-based design agency, the introduction of an in-house television and video production business (now Showrunner Productions), the successful pitch and subsequent implementation of a global recruitment advertising contract for a major mining company, the introduction of Adcorp into Master Media Agency agreements with both state and national Governments and the strategic investment in an innovative video and technology-based start-up (Shootsta).

David is a hands-on strategic marketer who has led a number of major client projects in the fields of brand development, digital strategy, television production and employee value proposition development and implementation.

In March 2011, David was appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director and relocated from Perth to Adcorp’s head office in Syd