Tony Richards
Ocean Grove,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Account Executive with over 25 years of experience in the education and technology sectors, dedicated to transforming client relationships and driving strategic growth. Expertise includes strategic account management, stakeholder engagement, and program development, successfully fostering partnerships that enhance educational outcomes and facilitate seamless technology integration. Proven success in leading initiatives that simplify processes and promote user-friendly solutions, addressing complex challenges with innovative strategies. A passionate advocate for leveraging technology to enrich lives and empower organizations to achieve their goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
EzyRoad
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Founder of EzyRoad, a startup dedicated to reshaping travel by curating personalized, effortless travel experiences. We aim to simplify the journey, turning overwhelming trip planning into a seamless, enjoyable process. During this time I also participated in the Runway Regional Incubator 4-month program for early start-up founders.
Apple Business Lead
JB Hi-Fi
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Responsible for leading Apple’s education strategy at a company level, with a focus on driving demand, managing sales pipelines, and executing education-focused projects. Key duties included developing and expanding relationships with education customers, influencing key decision makers, and ensuring successful adoption of Apple solutions.
Apple Business Development Executive, ANZ Education Team
Apple
07.2014 - 11.2023
- Business Development Executive with over 9 years of experience in leading growth initiatives within the ANZ education sector for Apple.
- Expert in cultivating strategic partnerships, driving sales growth, and leveraging advanced data analytics to unearth market opportunities and competitive insights. Demonstrated success in influencing educational policies and technology adoption across K-12 and Higher Education institutions.
- Skilled presenter and communicator, adept at building consensus among diverse stakeholder groups, including government bodies, educational leaders, and technology partners.
- Orchestrated strategic learning engagements, resulting in increased product adoption across K-12 and Higher Education sectors.
- Spearheaded market expansion initiatives across NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA, and NT, increasing adoption footprint in Government, Catholic, and Independent sectors.
- Instrumental in developing a data analytics program employing Tableau, enhancing market intelligence capabilities.
- Delivered presentations to diverse stakeholders.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with senior educational leaders.
Director
TechTime Education Pty Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2014
- Strategic leadership role with over 8 years of experience as Director at TechTime Education Pty Ltd, specialising in educational consultancy and technology integration within the education sector. Expert in driving ICT strategic direction, school development, and delivering professional learning activities across government, catholic, independent schools and universities nationwide.
Project Manager
Independent Schools Victoria (ISV)
01.2007 - 01.2009
Director – IT Services Department
Northern Territory Department of Employment, Education and Training
01.2004 - 01.2006
Education
Graduate Diploma of Applied Science - Information Technology
Charles Sturt University
01.1999
Bachelor of Education - undefined
University of South Australia
01.1997
Bachelor of Teaching - Primary
University of South Australia
01.1992
Skills
- Strategic Account Plans
- Strategic Account Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Leadership & Strategic Planning
- ICT Integration Knowledge
- Program Development
- Public Speaking & Presentations
- Program Execution
- Training & Professional Development
Websites
Links
Timeline
Founder
EzyRoad
07.2024 - 03.2025
Apple Business Lead
JB Hi-Fi
04.2024 - 07.2024
Apple Business Development Executive, ANZ Education Team
Apple
07.2014 - 11.2023
Project Manager
Independent Schools Victoria (ISV)
01.2007 - 01.2009
Director
TechTime Education Pty Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2014
Director – IT Services Department
Northern Territory Department of Employment, Education and Training
01.2004 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Education - undefined
University of South Australia
Bachelor of Teaching - Primary
University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma of Applied Science - Information Technology
Charles Sturt University
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