Profile
| Name: |
Michael Jackson |
| Position: |
Managing Director |
| Department: |
Executive Management |
| Office: |
Head Office |
| Telephone: |
+61 3 9371 4101 |
| Fax: |
+61 3 9371 4101 |
| Mobile: |
+403 555 555 |
Background Information
Michael commenced his career as a Research Officer with AWTA Ltd in Sydney in 1987, after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Wool Technology (1st Class Honours) Degree from the University of New South Wales. Whilst in this position, he became actively involved in customer contact, managing the day-to-day operations of the TEAM Project and participating in implementation of the related ASMAP research.
In 1990, he was promoted to Technical Manager - WA, based in Fremantle and, in 1994, he was appointed as Regional Manager - Qld for 3 years, during which he completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management at the University of Queensland.
When AWTA Ltd commenced implementation of its Succession Plan in 1997, Michael was promoted to the Regional Manager - Vic & Tas position in Kensington, Victoria, to gain valuable experience in all aspects of the Company's operations, and, during 1999, he participated in the Executive Development Programme at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, Chicago.
Initially appointed as Managing Director (Designate), Michael relocated to the Company's Head Office during February 2001. He took on the full Managing Director accountabilities, when the previous Managing Director, Mr David Ward, relinquished that position on 21st May 2001.
Accountabilities
As Chief Executive, the Managing Director is accountable to the Board of Directors for planning, directing and the overall control of the management, administration and profitability of AWTA Ltd, thereby ensuring that the Company achieves all of its primary objectives effectively.
As a Director on the Board, he is accountable to the Member/Guarantors for the success and future direction of the Company. He is required to take the leading role in policy formulation and review, and to implement all such policies by acting within the broad scope of any guidelines determined by the Board.