MEET TEC CHAIRS

Biography:

Upon graduating from Melbourne University, Tim Maclachlan began his career in the consumer finance industry, with a subsidiary of the U.S. Household International group. He then moved into marketing with the Consumer Products Division of BASF Australia Ltd - a subsidiary of the German chemical group. Tim served in a number of marketing and management roles, culminating in his appointment as senior executive for the business unit - the youngest ever appointed to this level.

Subsequently, Tim was appointed founding CEO of EMTEC Magnetics Australia Pty Ltd - a subsidiary of another German multinational - marketing a diverse array of recording media products to a broad base of consumer, industrial, business, media and I.T. markets.

Tim established EMTEC as a start-up subsidiary and a new brand in the recording media industry, leveraging emerging digital technologies to achieve rapid growth and market leadership. Initiatives undertaken in marketing, strategic outsourcing, and re-orienting supply lines from Europe to Asia resulted in this becoming the most profitable subsidiary in the global group.

After 20 years working and travelling with multinationals, Tim founded his own management consultancy, Peninsula Management Services - assisting small and medium sized enterprises develop their strategy, marketing and human capital. He is also actively involved in Executive Coaching and Consulting.

Education and Associations:

Tim holds a B.A. University of Melbourne and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Australian Marketing Institute, and the Australian Institute of Management.

Personal:

Tim is married with two sons and lives in Mt Eliza.