After leaving AAAA and following a range of discussions, I’ve come to the realisation that my experience and expertise is certainly valuable to the wider automotive industry, and as a result I’ve formed MercuryPM (Project Management). Whilst initially the focus of MercuryPM will be automotive (mostly aftermarket), this is expected to expand over time.MercuryPM has an extensive international network, so projects helping Australian exporters is a natural ft. Domestic focussed projects… Show more After leaving AAAA and following a range of discussions, I’ve come to the realisation that my experience and expertise is certainly valuable to the wider automotive industry, and as a result I’ve formed MercuryPM (Project Management). Whilst initially the focus of MercuryPM will be automotive (mostly aftermarket), this is expected to expand over time.MercuryPM has an extensive international network, so projects helping Australian exporters is a natural ft. Domestic focussed projects will also be an important part of the business as it develops.If you have any questions, or just want to chat about opportunities, contact me on 0411 804 096 or ben@mercurypm.com.au."Opportunities don't just happen, we create them!" Show less

• Working closely with the Executive Director to grow the AAAA's Government Relations Strategy including maintaining relationships with key state transport and environment departments.• Facilitated the strong membership growth over the past 9 years.• Managed the AAAA international strategy, including personally running trade missions in China, Indonesia, Thailand, Germany, Russia, North America, and United Arab Emirates.• Handled key Federal & State Government trade… Show more • Working closely with the Executive Director to grow the AAAA's Government Relations Strategy including maintaining relationships with key state transport and environment departments.• Facilitated the strong membership growth over the past 9 years.• Managed the AAAA international strategy, including personally running trade missions in China, Indonesia, Thailand, Germany, Russia, North America, and United Arab Emirates.• Handled key Federal & State Government trade relationships.Key Achievements:• Applied for, and received the largest ever Federal Government grant to further develop relationships in Asia.• Master of Ceremonies of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Conference 2012 & 2014• Managed the Victorian Automotive Week 2012, including liaising with key industry and government stake holders, launching the first Aftermarket Conference in 8 years, inviting key international guests which lead to in excess of $10 in export outcomes. • Developed the first ever Aftermarket trade mission to Russia, including a trade display at Automechanika Moscow, and high level Government meetings in St.Petersburg.• Undertook a market research project into Export and Investment opportunities in the Indonesian Aftermarket. Took the lead in interviewing members, and in-market visit and interviews, and drafted the report.• Over the last 4.5 years managing membership for the Association, membership numbers grew from 900, to 1700. Show less