HummingByrd Inc., Co-founder & Managing Director: Tim has been living and working in Japan over 20 years and is one of the co-founders of HummingByrd Inc which is focused on coaching, consulting and leadership and team development. Starting the business in 2013, he is strongly aware of the challenges faced by SME’s and the importance of maximising the potential of people and organisations to make a positive impact in the world around us. Working with clients in different countries and from many different industries, Tim brings a depth of knowledge around leadership / team development, engagement and cultural awareness. With his strong entrepreneurial spirit, Tim’s career covers leadership positions in the agricultural, fashion retail, tertiary education and training and development sectors. He is a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a member of the International Coach Federation. He also a member of the Brisbane Lions Australian Football Club and an Alumni Co-ordinator for the University of Queensland in Japan. Tim is an active member of the Chamber and is Co-Vice Chair on the Technology, Innovation, Education & Research Committee where with committee members he has been working to increase awareness and connectivity of the TIER segment in Australia, New Zealand and Japan.