2CLIGHT - Key Persons
Bruce McIntyre is known for starting outdoors company Macpac at age 19 in 1973. Macpac became one of New Zealand's early export success stories. Over the years, he has been involved in production, sales, marketing, design and personnel. He led the company through many changes, from its beginning as a one man band to over 250 staff members before production shifted to Asia. Today, its innovative, high quality products can be found in shops and mountains around Australia, UK, Europe, Scandinavia, USA, Japan and Asia. In 2008 Bruce sold Macpac to concentrate primarily on the creation of Seven Oaks, a new school that is focused on developing the innate, holistic potential of every student, and engaging them in the world through the principles of eco-literacy. Bruce is currently director in a diverse range of profit and not-for-profit organisations including food, education and property.
2C Light Company Limited, the world leader in the development of solar powered wearable technology, welcomes Don Atchison as a new sales agent in the central U.S. market. With over 38 years of sales experience Don brings invaluable insight and focus to promoting 2C products in the U.S. market. His enthusiastic approach to sales and commitment to customer service will enhance our ability to bring wearable, solar powered lighting products to every U.S. household! According to Don, "The potential for 2C products is limitless. It is exciting to represent a company that is committed to providing innovative, solar powered lighting solutions that are affordable to all. Hands free light enhances safety, visibility and provides for extended enjoyment of activities beyond daylight hours. 2C products have the potential to change the world and I am proud to be involved in this cutting edge technology".
Innovation & technology veteran Patrick E.J. Rottiers is a long-standing international management consultant, CEO of PROconsulting International Ltd. and senior lecturer at management schools around the world. With 25+ years expertise in international, multi-cultural corporate environments, he has held senior management positions in Europe, the US and Africa in sectors as diverse as broadcast, food, durable goods, airlines, recruitment and technologyFor 10 years, Patrick has been coaching management teams in international negotiations and technology commercialisation & innovation.
Patrick sits on various boards and teaches various post-grad courses at management schools both in New Zealand and overseas: Canterbury & Auckland, Antwerp (Belgium), Maastricht (Holland), Moscow (Russia), Wuhan (China). The cases he uses reflect Patrick's extensive management experience on 4 continents in 4 languages.
Job Titles:
- Board Member and Chair ( Adv. )
Sara has over 20 years experience managing small and medium sized businesses across a broad range of industries on both sides of the world. From British Steel to Boots the Chemist to the New Zealand Racing Board, Sara's broad knowledge base gives her a unique perspective on identifying customer's needs, developing teams and improving profitability.Her speciality is helping businesses improve their sales and marketing and, in particular, their Internet Marketing Strategy. She is an expert at using a variety of online techniques to generate more business and runs tailored training sessions on business marketing and selling for both business owners and their teams, particularly to the tourism industry.She moved to New Zealand from the UK as a lifestyle choice nine years ago and, since then, has worked with numerous industry sectors while running several small businesses of her own. She is also a mentor with Business Mentors of New Zealand and a Training Provider for industry, the CDC and local District Councils.
Job Titles:
- CEO and Founder, Director of R & D
At age 25, Simon was managing his first factory manufacturing safety headwear. After studying Robotics in London he transferred to Melbourne and produced numerous Interactive Multimedia titles working for Melbourne House for clients such as Blizzard, Interplay and Electronic Arts. After completing a Bachelor of Computer Science degree, and 15 years, abroad he returned to his hometown to develop GPS navigation systems for Trimble Navigation where he held the role of Software Development Manager managing exciting projects such as vehicle guidance systems. In 2006 Simon started his company, the 2C Light Company to develop and market renewable energy and wearable technology products.