ABA Announces New Appointments

November 24, 2016
By Alana House

Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA) welcomed two new staff to its team. ABA appointed Matt Frilingos as its Media and Communications Manager, and Gohar Yazdabadi as its Policy and Research Manager.




ABA Appointments Left to right: Matt Frilingos, Gohar Yazdabadi

With more than 17 years of media, publishing and communications experience, Frilingos represents a strategic fit for the position. His expertise in previous roles includes content creation for digital, print and social media, working for The Daily Telegraph and Famous magazine. Most recently, Frilingos held the title of Media and Communications Advisor at Alzheimer’s Australia.


Yazdabadi brings to her role over ten years of experience working in the Government, implementing both State and Federal strategic evidence-based policies, representing a valuable addition to the company.


Fergus Taylor, Executive Director of ABA, has welcomed the two with confidence.


“I’m delighted to welcome Gohar and Matt to the ABA team. The qualifications and enthusiasm they bring will provide a great boost to our operational capability as we move into our second year.”



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