Focus Products appoints advisory board

Focus Products has announced that as a part of its ongoing commitment to improving the way it does business, it has appointed an independent advisory board, and has looked outside the industry to select Kevin Turner, Shannon Davis and Mark Creedon.

In a statement, directors Steven Humphris and Lauren Humphris say they recognise the importance of external contribution to the management and operation of their business and the benefits which objective viewpoints can bring to both strategic and operational issues.

“In line with our innovative thought leading position in the industry, the company has looked outside the industry for advisory board appointments.”

Managing director Steven Humphris says he feels bringing board members from outside the industry gives the company an opportunity to discover innovative business practices which are being successfully applied in other industries, allowing Focus Products to continue to maintain their competitive edge.

Sales director Lauren Humphris says that after consulting with a number of external advisors, she believes that a widely experienced board would bring the necessary skills to the company and assist in it its quest to maintain its market leading position.

Kevin Turner’s career spans 40 years managing national media outlets, national and international real estate franchise operations and is regarded as a thought leader in both the real estate, and media and communications industries. Turner brings to the board a wealth of management and strategic experience. The directors say he is highly sought after as a mentor and independent advisor and his appointment to the board will bring broad experience and wisdom to the company.

Shannon Davis holds formal qualifications in education and has taught in Australia and internationally. As the managing director of Image Property Group and the Brisbane director of Metropole Property Strategists, Davis is considered not only to be one of the leading lights in the property investment sector but also one of Australia’s leading young entrepreneurs. The directors say he brings a straightforward insightful approach to business and his understanding of marketing, culture and business growth strategies is highly regarded.

Mark Creedon is an executive business coach with Red Monkey Coaching and is well known in the retail pool industry. Having guided a number of retail outlets to outstanding and award winning achievements and having worked with Focus Products in assisting their dealer network, Creedon brings knowledge of the industry and his broad business experience to the board. The directors say that as a business coach to some of Australia’s leading entrepreneurs, Creedon’s experience, knowledge and insight into business strategy will be invaluable in guiding Focus Products.

The directors of Focus Products say they are excited about the role the advisory board will play and look forward to many innovative and thought leading strategies in the coming months.