After 30 years with IBM I am moving on. At the moment I am enjoying some time out working with the builders as they renovate our home. What's next...... something exciting I am sure...In my time at IBM I started out as a sales trainee straight out of university and have enjoyed being part of the incredible growth and change of the company as it has become one of the leading technology companies in Australasia. As Director of Marketing and Communications at IBM, I have entered ‘Smarter Planet’ into the public lexicon – revealing itself in everyday conversation, government programs, and public events across Australia and New Zealand. This has helped IBM establish itself as a leader in sustainable and forward-thinking vision.I’ve been entrenched in the company’s growth, from direct marketing 20 years ago to Internet-based tactics of today, while prioritising brand positioning and cultivating key relationships among customers, influencers and decision-makers. In 2000, I launched ibm.com within Australia, which remains a central part of IBM’s sales and marketing activities.I have had the opportunity to share my marketing and communications insights around the world for leading brands and am often available as a keynote speaker for events or private sessions.I currently sit on the board of the Australian Direct Marketing Association and blog about my key learnings at www.aussiecmo.com.au.Specialties: • Marketing, Communications and Sales Management• Focus within the IT industry – I have directly worked in the following sectors: hardware, retail, consumer products, airline industry solutions and across small-to-medium enterprise. • Leadership• Organisation• Aligning sales and marketing goals to achieve business objectives