Seeley International appoints Ian Robertson in key GM role

Seeley International has announced the appointment of Ian Robertson as General Manager Sales and Marketing to drive its expansion activity across its Australian and International commercial and residential markets.

Seeley International founder and Executive Chairman, Mr Frank Seeley AM said Mr Robertson would play a pivotal role in building on the strong reputation of Australia’s largest air conditioning manufacturer and growing market share across its entire product range – including Breezair, Braemar, Convair and the multi-award-winning Climate Wizard.

“Seeley International is entering an exciting phase of its development and Ian comes to the role with significant industry experience, having previously worked in senior roles with Daikin and LG,” Mr Seeley said.

“Ian brings a strong understanding of the strategic challenges and opportunities facing our industry and his business development skills and marketing experience will greatly benefit Seeley International as it continues its exciting journey of global growth,” he said.

Mr Robertson began working with Daikin in 1984, and his Management career began in 1991, when he was appointed Manager of VRV Engineering and Sales. He then became NSW Sales Manager and National Commercial Manager, before taking on a senior overseas posting as Manager Sales and Marketing (ASEAN and Oceania) based in Singapore.

Mr Robertson was subsequently selected by Japan for a Global Sales Development role, ultimately becoming Director of Business Development for North America, based in New York City. His most recent role was General Manager – Air Conditioning and Energy Solutions at LG Electronics Australia.

Mr Robertson said he was looking forward to working with the Seeley International team, driving business growth objectives and being an integral part of an exciting company that has such a strong track record and commitment to quality, reliability, safety and innovation.

“Seeley International has an enviable reputation as a highly innovative organisation which is continually pushing the boundaries in the design and manufacture of high quality heating and cooling products that lead the world in their energy efficiency – and I am looking forward to being part of such a successful business,” Mr Robertson said.

“I plan to work closely with our dealer networks and focus on key Australian markets, particularly along the eastern seaboard, and with a proven track record of servicing and supporting clients I believe Seeley International will continue to go from strength to strength,” he said.

About Seeley International

Seeley International is Australia’s largest air conditioning manufacturer and is market leader in the design and manufacture of ducted and portable cooling and heating systems for the domestic, commercial and industrial markets in Australia.

Renowned for its innovation, Seeley International’s brands include Breezair, Braemar, Coolair, Convair and the multi-award winning cooling technology, Climate Wizard.

Based in Adelaide’s south and with factories in Adelaide (evaporative coolers) and Albury (gas heaters and commercial cooling), the company was founded in 1972 by Frank Seeley, AM, who remains Executive Chairman. Unlike many of its competitors, Seeley International continues to design and manufacture most of the components for its Australian made products, which it also exports to more than 100 countries around the world.