Michael Smith formed The Marketing Centre in 1979 where he is the owner and Managing Director.
The firm has been providing strategic marketing advice to leading Australian and international companies since its inception. Michael is committed to ensuring the firm remains at the forefront of strategic planning and oversees all projects.
Michael is currently Chairman of the board at Synergy – Western Australia’s energy retailer, Scotch College – a prestigious boys’ school in the western suburbs of Perth, and the Perth International Arts Festival – the oldest international arts festival in Australia. He is a Director of 7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd; a chain of 350 convenience stores on Australia's east coast and of Home Building Society LTD, listed on the ASX.
He is also a Council member for the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Institute of Management, an executive member of the American Marketing Association, a Chartered Management Consultant and Member of the Institute of Management Consultants.
Michael was formerly the Chairman and Director of the West Coast Eagles and a director of Indian Pacific Ltd. He was also the State President of the Australian Marketing Institute and a member on the Federal Board. Other past board commitments includes Chairman of the Pearling Industry Advisory Committee and Chairman of the Barking Gecko Theatre Company.