Our candidate was a founding partner of this Company which has subsequently grown into a significant independent distributor, focused on releasing proven programming, content and properties to and from the Australian, New Zealand and APAC region's entertainment marketplaces. The Company’s goal is to creatively distribute niche and / or broad-appeal programming via traditional media plus mobile, broadband and IPTV applications, that delivers commercial and profitable results to the Company, and its distribution / producer partners whilst satisfying real customer needs. 

Major Hollywood Studio.

The candidate was charged with the overall management of the Asia Pacific region, including Japan (19x primary countries) and dealings with the client’s most senior executives. Regional turnover for the business was US$250 – US$300mp.a. (product dependant).

In addition to international programming distribution, the Company also has many global Pay / subscription TV channel partnership interests and the candidate acted as a Company Representative and Board Member to a number of these throughout the region. 

GGM at the Southern Hemisphere’s largest retail buying and marketing company, comprising of some 1,300+ stores across Australia and New Zealand. There are six (6) main business units within the Group, including :-

- Books       - Computers                  - Telcoms

- Music   - Home Theatre, and      - Home Entertainment

The candidate’s key responsibilities were for the marketing, growth and well being of the Groups Home Entertainment Division (300+ stores nationally).

Top 3 Global Media organization.

The candidate was headhunted by a newly appointed Australasian Managing Director (from the Company's NY based Head Office). His prime objectives were to contribute to growth and development of the Company’s Music Division through the successful attainment of key marketing goals, particularly inrelation to :-

- Efficiency and effectiveness of marketing expenditures

- Contribution to the achievement of budgeted sales / revenue targets

- Overall positioning of the Company as a significant supplier / partner to retailers

At the time this Company was the international video distribution arm for 2x major Hollywood film Studios. As National Marketing Manager, our candidate managed a team of professionals whose function is was to provide marketing and sales support for the monthly release package of up to 15 products (movies).

Additionally he implemented short, medium and long-term strategies, and developed detailed commercial plans designed to achieve maximum revenue objectives per the Corporate Budget.

A mix of both trade and consumer marketing skills was essential, as too, the ability to continually assess performance, and develop, where necessary, proactive strategies.

This Home Entertainment division is part of a major publicly listed ASX company. Our candidate was brought on board as a result of his publishing industry experience and skills to kick start the Australian video sell through business. His main job functions included the management of the marketing and publicity teams, together with selling major release packages (including Walt Disney) to National Buyer level at Mass Merchants and Department Stores chains.

Employed by the Australian arm of a well known and substantial international publishingand direct marketing distribution company. Here he supervised the Company’sin-house art department, organised the production (including print buying) ofall company promotional literature and POS materials.

Our candidate was responsible for the administration of the marketing costs and controlled a sizable advertising / promotions budget whilst dealing with the Company’s advertising agency and developing future creative strategies.