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National Associations Council

National Associations Council

The National Associations Council (NAC) is the global forum for heads and representatives of WFA's network of national industry associations in more than 60 countries. It offers a unique opportunity for national associations representing the common interests of marketers to learn from each other, collaborate and share ideas, insights and success stories.

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Chairperson

  • Henriette Van Swinderen

    Henriette Van Swinderen

    Director, bvA (the Netherlands)

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Events

Upcoming NAC meetings and events

  1. National Associations Council Hybrid

    Warsaw Poland

    22 Oct 2026

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  2. NAC session with Meta on fraudulent advertising Online meeting

    10 Nov 2026

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Updates & industry initiatives from the NAC network

  1.    ISA re-elects Sunil Kataria as chairman

    ISA re-elects Sunil Kataria as chairman

    Raymond's Sunil Kataria will continue as the head of The Indian Society of Advertisers

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  2.    AANA appoints new CEO

    AANA appoints new CEO

    Josh Faulks will take over the leadership of the Australian Association of National Advertisers as the new Chief Executive Officer

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  3.    National associations gather in Dublin and Santiago

    National associations gather in Dublin and Santiago

    The WFA’s national associations are starting to meet in person again following the pandemic, with two meetings this month in Europe and Latin America

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  4.    Dutch association receives royal designation for 100 years of representing the interests of advertisers
    Value of advertisingAdvertising & policy

    Dutch association receives royal designation for 100 years of representing the interests of advertisers

    bvA challenges brand leaders to play an active role in addressing societal issues

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  5.    Ad Net Zero goes global to help the ad industry achieve net zero
    SustainabilityAdvertising & policy

    Ad Net Zero goes global to help the ad industry achieve net zero

    Initial focus of the global expansion will be in major advertising markets including the US and several EU countries

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  6.    How industry associations are supporting the ad industry and people of Ukraine

    How industry associations are supporting the ad industry and people of Ukraine

    Industry associations in Europe and beyond have been rallying their members and the advertising industry to support the people of Ukraine

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  7.    Marketing Finland creates label for companies and organisations helping Ukraine

    Marketing Finland creates label for companies and organisations helping Ukraine

    The “Ukraine Brand” aims to help the Finnish private and public sector show their support for Ukraine and encourage others to help

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  8.    Slovenian association helps Ukrainian families through creative competition and NFTs

    Slovenian association helps Ukrainian families through creative competition and NFTs

    SOZ converts creative works into NFTs to raise funds for Ukrainian families taking refuge in Slovenia

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  9.    ISBA and IPA launch ‘Pitch Positive Pledge’ to improve pitching outcomes

    ISBA and IPA launch ‘Pitch Positive Pledge’ to improve pitching outcomes

    New pledge aims to improve transparency, mental wellbeing and quality of work and reduce costs and wastage in the pitching process

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  10.    Estonia celebrates the power of creativity

    Estonia celebrates the power of creativity

    TULI’s Golden Egg highlighted the best marketing campaigns in Estonia out of over 800 submissions

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  11.    ANA unveils guidelines for working with diverse suppliers
    Inclusive marketingAdvertising & policy

    ANA unveils guidelines for working with diverse suppliers

    New guidelines aims to help marketers improve their ways of working with diverse media suppliers and strengthen their DEI strategy

    Read more about "ANA unveils guidelines for working with diverse suppliers"
  12.    Unstereotype Alliance launches Argentina chapter
    Inclusive marketingAdvertising & policy

    Unstereotype Alliance launches Argentina chapter

    Signatories include Avon, Diageo, Mastercard, SAP and Unilever, with the Argentine Chamber of Advertisers (CAA) and Women in Advertising (MEP) as allies

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  13.    Malaysian association elects new president

    Malaysian association elects new president

    Claudian Navin Stanislaus is the new president of MAA

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  14.    Estonian association creates toolkit to help companies communicate about Ukrainian products and products sold in support of Ukraine

    Estonian association creates toolkit to help companies communicate about Ukrainian products and products sold in support of Ukraine

    TULI's toolkit aims to provide companies and grocers with graphics that are more consistent and visually recognisable to consumers looking to help Ukraine

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  15.    National industry associations from 29 countries gather in Athens
    SustainabilityAdvertising & policyCross-media measurementGlobal Marketer Week

    National industry associations from 29 countries gather in Athens

    WFA National Associations Council members discuss the leadership role of national associations in fostering a more sustainable advertising industry, including on climate action, online safety and media measurement.

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  16.    In the spotlight: Indian Society of Advertisers’ Sushil Matey

    In the spotlight: Indian Society of Advertisers’ Sushil Matey

    Meet Sushil Matey, CEO of ISA

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  17.    WFA President’s Awards recognise exceptional industry initiatives around the world
    President's AwardsGlobal Marketer Week

    WFA President’s Awards recognise exceptional industry initiatives around the world

    Industry Associations from Belgium, Colombia, Kenya, Sweden and the UK recognised for outstanding marketing leadership as Brazil receives special award.

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  18.    Finnish ad industry publishes guidance on communicating about the Russia-Ukraine war

    Finnish ad industry publishes guidance on communicating about the Russia-Ukraine war

    Marketing Finland and influencer marketing agencies aim to combat disinformation and racism on social media

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