Meet TEC Chairs
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Biography:
Chris's career commenced in advertising and sales promotion in the early 1960s, followed by senior Marketing positions with The Nestle Company, Richardson-Merrell Pty Ltd, Jardine Matheson Australia, and Sunburst Foods Pty Ltd.
In 1979 he joined Pizza Hut Australia as Director of Marketing. In 1981 he became Managing Director and then Area Vice President for Australia and South East Asia. Over the following seven years, he negotiated franchises and opened new markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Japan. He was also responsible for the growth of Pizza Hut in Australia and New Zealand, from some 116 units in 1981 to more than 200 units in 1987, building a strong network of both franchised and company-owned outlets.
In December 1988 Chris was appointed Managing Director of The Executive Connection (TEC). Chris left TEC in June 1997, remaining a Director of the organisation for a further six years. During his time with TEC, Chris was Chairman of TEC 4 for more than 5 years.
Chris is an experienced Chairman and Facilitator for industry and corporate workshops and seminars. He is Managing Director of Marketing Imagination Pty Ltd, a business consultancy specialising in executive coaching, marketing and franchising.
Since 1999 he has been an honorary Board Member of the House with No Steps, a charity which provides support and employment for over 1400 people who are physically or mentally challenged.
Chris is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management. His leisure interests include bushwalking, jazz and classical music, veteran cars, woodworking, theatre and films.