Mike Newman commented, “It has been a privilege to chair the PDF during the last two years. I am particularly pleased we were able to consult with so many retailers before we published the second edition of the Press Distribution Charter. I am delighted that Mike Mirams has taken over for 2014 and with his vast experience and commitment he will, I am sure, help lead the PDF to further significant improvements in the supply chain, benefiting all parties, and of course ultimately the consumer.”
Mike Mirams responded with, “Mike Newman has been a fantastic Chairman for the last 2 years and has helped to steer the PDF through a challenging time with wisdom and great commitment. I share Mike’s vision of the PDF’s role in maintaining high service standards across the supply chain in order to protect the consumers’ access to newspapers and magazines and will do everything I can to carry on the good work.”
About the Press Distribution Forum (PDF)
The PDF says: The purpose of the Press Distribution Forum is to provide a self regulated forum for associations and companies involved in the supply and distribution of newspapers and magazines and to ensure the continuation of a diverse and plural press with its widespread availability to retailers and consumers.
The Association Members are:
- Newspaper Publishers Association (NPA)
- Professional Publishers Association (PPA)
- Association of Newspaper and Magazine Wholesalers (ANMW)
The Press Distribution Forum Board Members are:
Mike Newman - Chairperson
Bob Steadman _ NPA
Lucy Ukoumunne - NPA
Mike Mirams - PPA
Nicola Rowe - PPA
David Cooke - MD
Simon Gage - SN
Dorothy King - Administrator
