Commenting further on the announcement, Andrew Fluitsma said the appointment of Sue Klose will add further depth to the Board as Honan broadens and expands its marketplace activities and grows its operations both in Australia and internationally.

Sue Klose is an experienced non-executive director and executive, with a diverse background in digital business growth and operations, corporate development, strategy and marketing.

She is currently a non-executive director of Nearmap, a provider of aerial imagery and location intelligence; Envirosuite, a global leader in environmental data and intelligence; Pureprofile, a provider of data insights, quantitative research and lead generation; and Stride, one of Australia’s largest mental health care providers.

Prior to her move to Australia, Sue held various digital media management and strategy roles in the United States, primarily with Tribune Publishing and as a consultant with Marakon Associates.

Sue also has an MBA in Finance, Strategy and Marketing from the JL Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

"This is an exciting time for Honan and Sue’s experience will be invaluable in the attainment of the group’s strategic objectives and focus on driving growth and innovation”, said Andrew Fluitsma.

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