Olympus Australia Consumer Division General Manager Departure
Announcement posted by Olympus Australia & New Zealand 14 Jul 2017
Olympus Australia Pty Ltd (Olympus) announces the departure of Joe Tizzone after 13 years of service to the organisation. Joe is departing as the General Manager of the Consumer Division, having successfully managed the business through significant market changes of recent years and an integration of the consumer business into the broader Olympus organisation.
Since beginning his career with Olympus in 2004, Joe has witnessed a tremendous amount of change in the consumer electronics market, and leaves the company in an exceptionally strong position as one of Australia’s leading providers of mirrorless, interchangeable-lens digital cameras and high-end digital audio recorders.
“I am proud to have worked for such an innovative company with a rich history of incredible products for consumers and professionals alike. I also feel fortunate to have worked with some truly talented people within the organisation and across the industry.”
“I am confident that I am leaving the business in a strong position for continued success, so I see this as a perfect time to move onto my next challenge,” said Tizzone.
According to James Bowe, Managing Director of Olympus, “Joe has been able to achieve outstanding results during his career at Olympus and, whilst we are disappointed by his departure, it makes me proud of our ability to develop business leaders of Joe’s calibre and I certainly wish him all the best in his new endeavours”.
Jason Borg has been announced as the Consumer Division Manager of Olympus effective from 1st August, 2017. Jason comes into the position with an intimate knowledge of the business, having been with Olympus for over 12 years, and will take over the reins at a time of robust performance by the consumer division.
Following the recent merger of Olympus Imaging Australia Pty Ltd into Olympus Australia Pty Ltd, the combined entity now boasts revenues of over $220 million, employs over 400 people across Australia and New Zealand – making it an ASX300 equivalent company – and services multiple B2C and B2B markets with its precision instruments.
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