New Canberra Liberals Director Adam Wojtonis. Photo: LinkedIn.
The Canberra Liberals have appointed a new Divisional Director with key experience for an election year to replace Kieren Douglas, who departed the role late last year.
The party announced to members the appointment of former Deputy Director of the Victorian Division Adam Wojtonis just before the Christmas break.
The party update from Acting President Megan Fox described Mr Wojtonis as an experienced political campaigner and communications executive with over 15 years of leadership experience across multiple industries in both corporate and public sectors in Australia.
Mr Wojtonis was Deputy Director of the Victorian Division from 2018 to 2021, including a four-month stint as Acting State Director in 2019.
As Head of Digital and Data, he established and managed the party’s data analytics and insights team, managed its digital channels and spearheaded the marketing program.
Mr Wojtonis also developed and executed a digital voter engagement strategy to connect with constituents.
“We are excited to have Adam join our team, and we look forward to the experience he will bring,” Ms Fox said.
Mr Wojtonis had a brush with controversy in 2015 when media reported that when he was a staffer for former Liberal minister Kevin Andrews while in opposition, he also ran the fundraising club that supported Mr Andrews, prompting accusations about the appropriate use of parliamentary resources.
Mr Wojtonis was secretary, treasurer and contact point for the Menzies 200 Club from 2010-11 until 2012-13.
Mr Andrews said at the time that Mr Wojtonis worked for Menzies 200 in his own time.
Mr Wojtonis has also been a Liberal candidate, running unsuccessfully for the district of Brunswick in the 2018 Victorian election.
The Canberra Liberals will conduct its preselection contests next month – Ginninderra on 5 February, Kurrajong on 6 February, Yerrabi on 7 February, Murrumbidgee on 13 February and Brindabella on 14 February.
The ACT election will be held on 19 October.
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