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| Excellence In Communications |
Executive Director: Mr. Anthony Clarkson Clarkson McLaren: Our Board of Directors Clarkson McLaren Corporate Communications was formed in February of 2004 by Anthony Clarkson and James McLaren who saw an opportunity to deliver corporate and business communications tools with a focus on professionalism and service excellence. Both Anthony and James have worked within the industry since deregulation and have acquired an impressive range of knowledge around the industry. Due to strong growth and a recognition that the company would benefit further with a strong board to develop the company structure and the range of products and services on offer: a highly skilled board of directors was born. Executive Director: Mr. Anthony Clarkson Anthony has worked in the telecommunications industry since the market was deregulated. Originally starting in the fields of PABX and telephony Anthony then made the progression to telecommunications services for the corporate market. Anthony has worked with a number of major and key service providers. Starting out within the industry as an account manager for a portfolio of more than $2.5M in clients. During that time he acquired a great deal of industry and technical knowledge that enabled him to maintain and grow his portfolio. Due to the range of knowledge acquired he was presented with an opportunity to develop and implement a national compliance program for over 2700 staff. He was responsible for compliance with all regulations governing the practices of the company within the telecommunications guidelines. A successful externally audited compliance program was completed. From there Anthony moved to work as an Operations Manager with an international telecommunications company and after a number of successful years, he became General Manager and specialised in communications and electronics. Anthony’s management experience now covers every aspect of the industry including sales, marketing, client relations, service & operations and the regulatory environment. During his career Anthony has arranged corporate sponsorships for sectors of the Australian community; including charity, suburban rugby, motor sports and community radio. Anthony believes in corporate citizenship and wants to ensure that Clarkson McLaren Corporate Communications is viewed as responsible member of the Australian community. After experiencing the limitations and lack of vision within the industry, Anthony founded Clarkson McLaren Corporate Communications with James McLaren, who shares the beliefs in professionalism, accountability, strong ethics and a focus on service excellence. Executive Director: Mr. James McLaren James has a background in sales, sales management and marketing in the telecommunications marketplace (GSM, Voice, Internet and Data) since 1995. Prior to founding Clarkson McLaren Corporate Communications, James was a highly sought after specialist in the delivery of Corporate Internet & Data solutions. He worked for a number of Tier 1 Internet Service Providers and his range of knowledge and experience is extensive and highly valued. James designed and deployed technically challenging IP Wide Area Network for large corporate clients for the purpose of VoIP and inter-office data communications. Later James managed a sales team of twenty sales professionals during which time he oversaw,
Throughout his years in the industry James has acquired extensive network contacts in the fields of systems integration, professional services, web development and hardware distributors. These services are essential in providing a total Internet/Data/VoIP solution to the end user. With the convergence of IP and traditional voice services James’s experience allows Clarkson McLaren Corporate Communications to offer cutting edge solutions. With James’s management experience and technical knowledge of the Internet and Data marketplace, and the solutions required by corporate clients, Clarkson McLaren Corporate Communications have an edge on our competition and further enhances our reputation for the delivery of total communications solutions to our clientele. Chairman: Mr. Peter Lynch (Non-Executive Director) Peter Lynch is a Melbourne based business man who currently is actively involved in Dynoverks, Clarkson McLaren Corporate Communications and Eaglemont Holdings. He is an Owner/Director of Dynoverks, Chairman of the Board at Clarkson McLaren Corporate Communications and owner of his own successful Investment Company Eaglemont Holdings. With the majority of his career in the airline business, over 37 years, he has developed a highly accurate business approach with the ability to perform during times of high pressure. Peter reached one of the highest levels at Singapore Airlines piloting and training staff on the long range A340 Airbuses. Only a few specially trained pilots such as Peter rise to the level of a Check Pilot and the position is highly valued to all airline companies. In this position it was Peter’s role to periodically fly with other pilots to make sure that they were proficient, This also included observation of the individual with the requirement to judge and report on their personal proficiency as well as technical proficiency Peter has invaluable skills which he developed during his time as a pilot such as high level task identification, interpersonal communications, advanced technical skills and the ability to easily understand and interpret technical problems. For 12 years Peter lived overseas in Singapore and used his skills during his non flying time to run a chain of IT retail outlets. With Singapore as one of the main hubs of the technological world developers, Peter was forced to become knowledgeable in a wide range of IT technologies. Peter has three children all of which are all university graduates. One is involved in marketing at Fosters and another is a director of General Motors (USA) an currently holds an international management position based in Shanghai China. Chief Financial Officer: Mr. William (Bill) McLaren Bill has worked in the management and finance industry for over thirty years. On graduation from Swinburn College of Technology in 1979 with a Batchelor of Business (Accounting) he has worked in a diverse range of industries such as, Metal Trades Foundry, Stock Feed, and Retail Office Equipment as Accountant/Finance Manager. In 1988 Bill moved to Sydney and was involved in the Sales support and development of Accounting Software operating on a broad range of computer platforms. Associated with these positions was the development and support of a Channel of Software Dealers. As a manager of people to obtain results, Bill accepted a position as CEO of Presbyterian Aged Care and over a seven year period developed the organization to double its size. Over this time there were a number of varying projects from the acquisitions of existing aged care facilities; redevelopment of existing sites to maintain legislative standards and provide a better living environment and finally obtained a Development Application for a site with strong opposition from local residents on a difficult heritage site. Bill is now consulting to a number of organisations on Business Development as well as acting as Chief Financial Officer to CMCC. Key Personnel Client Services Manager: James Martin James Martin is the Client Services Manager for Clarkson McLaren Corporate Communications Pty Ltd. His role is primarily to ensure that our valued clients are receiving the service excellence we promise to deliver. Aside from taking an active role in communicating with our clients on a regular basis, James utilises his eleven-years of experience in the telecommunication and IT industries to ensure that Clarkson McLaren continues to improve its systems and procedures to deliver the best possible service. James reports directly to the board of directors thereby ensuring a clear flow of communication from our clients to the board. James will role is to focus on:
James brings a wealth of experience and understanding, his role is key in maintaining our promise for service excellence. Clarkson McLaren: Support Staff Clarkson McLaren Corporate Communications is a highly efficient and streamlined company, we don’t throw excessive staff numbers at our accounts as our Board and our Key Personnel take a hands on approach with our clients. For a number of services such as I.T we are partnered with a number of reputable companies under a strictly maintained supply contract and service level agreement. |
