Tony Walsh

Tony Walsh has a strong background in commercial, sales, and new business development. Tony has experience working with major automotive companies such as BENTELER Group, where they served as the Regional Commercial Director, and Maxe Premium Automotive Accessories, where they were the Managing Director. Tony has achieved significant accomplishments throughout their career, such as securing price increases for existing parts, completing restructuring projects under budget, and booking additional components with various car manufacturers. Tony has also demonstrated strong leadership and management skills, consolidating operations, implementing strong management teams, and creating sustainable profitability. Tony has a track record of driving efficiency and fostering positive relationships with employees at all levels.

Tony Walsh has a diverse education history. In 1979, they completed their "O" Levels at CBS High School in Carrick, Ireland. Tony then embarked on a four-year apprenticeship at Irish Leathers in Ireland, where they qualified as a Fitter & Turner. In 1992, they obtained a B-Tech Certificate in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Northampton in England. Tony continued their education at the University of Newport in the USA and received a Diploma in Project Management in 1996.

Tony later pursued further studies at the Durban University of Technology. Tony completed an Advanced Business Program in 2004, which was equivalent to an NFQ 7 qualification. In 2005, they obtained a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the same institution.

In addition to their formal education, Tony also completed a 1 Year Leadership Development Program at Interchange International in 2007. Tony also completed an Executive Management Program, a short course, at the Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town. It is worth noting that they obtained their MBA from the Durban University of Technology.