Changes are coming for your industry association and the first of those changes is the rebrand to our new name: the Australian Surf Industry Association (ASI) and our new logo.

“We’ve been working on a number of changes and new events over the past year, the first step being taken at yesterday’s ‘Special General Meeting’ where the new name and rebrand was voted on and unanimously passed” explains Executive Officer Lyndall Browning.

 “The new name is more reflective of who we are and what we do, it’s the first of our new initiatives and events for our association – it’s exciting times ahead!” adds President Anthony ‘Macka’ Wilson.

NB: Please note that the below information will be updated in relation to the Assocation.  All Board Member information will remain the same.   Please contact Lyndall Browning via lyndall@sbia.com.au for any questions. 

 

The Surf & Boardsports Industry Association Inc (SBIA) is a non profit organisation, founded by, and run by Surf & Boardsports Retailers and Industry Brands.  The association serves as the preeminent voice on a grassroots level with manufacturers, suppliers, and other associations.

The SBIA is run by its members, who through the elected Board determines policies and sets strategic goals. The Board is directed and maintains its strength and focus through the input of its members and is the public voice of the Association.

The Association’s vision is to “Support the development of the Surf & Boardsports Industry” and does this through it’s Industry Awards, forums, summits, research and communications.

VISION

The mission of the SBIA is to support the Surf and Boardsports Industry’s continued growth through our four pillars:

  • Elevate, upskill and educate via industry specific news and articles shared through our newsletters and website.
  • Inform and nurture through our research, meetings and roundtables.
  • Celebrate and create opportunity for Australia’s best Surf & Boardsports brands, products and retailers through our annual Surf Industry Awards.
  • Strengthen the links between participants, athletes, governing bodies, brands and retailers.

MISSION

The objects for which the association is established are:

  • To provide platforms for the discussion of industry opportunities and issues and in turn the development and implementation of strategies and policies.
  • To monitor, identify and analyse issues affecting, to likely to affect, the industry and to develop solutions and provide information to its members, government and the public where desirable for the promotion of the associations objectives.
  • To collect and share information on matters affecting members of the association.

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT

President: Anthony ‘Macka’ Wilson – Managing Director, Wilson Retail Co. 

Vice President: Alison Thomas – Volcom AU/NZ General Manager

Secretary/Treasurer: Damian Campbell – Head of Sales, Boardriders

Board Member: Ian ‘Wooly’ Macpherson – Owner, Star Surf + Skate

Board Member:   – Strapper Surf and Blunt Skateboarding Co

Board Member: Nathan Omodei – CEO & Director, The Leisure Collective

Independent Board Member: Brian Walker – CEO & Founder, Retailer Doctor Group

Executive Officer: Lyndall Browning

 

HISTORY OF BOARD MEMBERS

Current

Anthony ‘Macka’ Wilson – Managing Director, Wilson Retail Co.

2011 – Present (President: 2011 – 2021, President: 2022 – Present)

Alison Thomas – AU/NZ General Manager, Volcom

2018 – Present (Vice President: 2020 – present)

Damian Campbell – Head of Sales, Boardriders

2015 – Present (Treasurer: 2016 – Present)

Ian ‘ Wooly’ Macpherson – Owner, Star Surf + Skate

2022 – Present

Nathan Omodei – CEO & Director, The Leisure Collective

2022 – Present

Michael Di Scascio – Strapper Surf and Blunt Skateboarding Co

2023 – Present

Brian Walker CEO & Founder | Retail Doctor Group

2021 – Present

Past

Neil Ritchie – Managing Director, Auski

2017 – 2023

Michael Heath – CEO, Surf Hardware International

2020 – 2022 (President: 2021 – 2022)

Rhys Smith – Owner, Sanbah Surf / Rip Curl Newcastle

2021 – 2022

Justin Hillberg – Group Operations Director, Alceon Group

2019 – 2021

Russell Zimmerman – Executive Retail Consultant, eftpos

(Independent Board Member: 2013 – 2020)

Mark Hudson – General Manager, Dragon Alliance South Pacific

2016 – 2020 (Vice President: 2018 – 2020)

Andy Ireland – Saltbush Surf

2011 – 2013, 2015 – Present (Secretary: 2011 – 2013, 2015 – 2019)

Jo Branch – Business Manager, ROXY Australasia

2017 – 2018 (Vice President: Oct 2017 – July 2018)

Paul Burdekin – General Manager, Billabong Asia Pacific

2015 – 2018 (Vice President: 2015 – 2017)

Glenn Callegari – General Manager, Hillzeez Surf Shops

2016 – 2018

Ian Macpherson – Star Surf + Skate

2011 – 2016

Michael Neil – General Manager, O’Neill Australia

2014 – 2016 (Treasurer: 2015 – 2016)

Michael Di Scascio – Strapper Surf and Blunt Skateboarding Co

2011 – 2015 (Vice President: 2011 – 2013, Secretary: 2013 – 2015)

Stephen Kay – CEO, Rip Curl Asia Pacific

2014 – 2015 (Vice President: 2014 – 2015, Treasurer: 2014)

Geoff Backshall – Managing Director, Rusty Australia

2013 – 2015 (Treasurer: 2014 – 2015)

Dougall Walker – CEO, Volcom Australia & New Zealand

2013 – 2014 (Vice President: 2013 – 2014)

Shannan North – Global Brand President, Billabong

2013 – 2014 (Treasurer: 2013 – 2014)

Victor Tilley – Red Herring Surf

2011 – 2013 (Treasurer: 2011 – 2013)

Kurt Nyholm – Akwa Surf

2011 – 2013