News Room

Firstly, I would like to thank my predecessor Ian Johnson for continuing the long line of outstanding work that has been undertaken by TMA Presidents in the past which has now placed us on a very firm platform to be the pre-eminent turnaround organisation in Australia. Ian has worked tirelessly over the last 18 months and has been instrumental in supporting the investment in the redesign of our website, as well as implementing significantly improved business planning processes and the ongoing development of the Certified Turnaround Professional ("CTP") Program.

During my tenure, the website and the CTP program will be delivered to the members, however the credit for these significant developments lies with many others including Nick Samios, Chairman of the Education Committee, Rod Cunich, Chairman of the Membership Committee and Michael Fingland, Chairman of the Communications Committee. A huge thank you to their committee members.

The CTP program which will be run in conjunction with the University of Technology, Sydney, will represent the most significant milestone yet for the TMA here in Australia. This program will provide a visual accreditation to all members who have met the requirements for elevation to our CTP designation. Over the next few months, we will be releasing more details of the course outline of the CTP program which will be able to be undertaken by way block style 5 days programs run by UTS.

The communications committee has also released the proforma draft format for our first newsletter. We truly hope that our members will take the opportunity of sharing their experiences with their fellow members. There are several sponsorship opportunities available promoting your firm or your individual credentials through this medium.

In  May of this year, our collective membership grew to exceed 260 members. This is significant in it’s own right but impressively places us as the largest international chapter for the TMA outside of the United States of America. Our community development programs with Special Olympics are being talked about overseas and being emulated. One of my goals over the next 18 months will be to assist in the establishment of our Sportsman’s Lunches in Melbourne and Perth. These are a great opportunity to showcase`the TMA to our clients, employees and fellow professionals.  

Over the next 12 months, through my travels around Australia, I will be endeavouring to visit the state committees on as many occasions as possible. Please feel free to call me with any issues that you may have or if you have any ideas in relation to improving our association for the benefit of our members. I would also like to issue a call to arms to all of our members to move off the sidelines and get involved in the state and national committees as well as the respective sub-committees. Should you wish to be involved, please call either your state chairman or alternatively call me directly and I will facilitate an introduction or a role! .

Kind regards,

Ian Hyman

President
TMA Australia