Golf Industry Central December 2009 | Page 4

4 | AUSTRALASIA NEWS Toro Australia Announces Management Reshuffle Toro Australia has undergone a changing of the guard last month with the company announcing a reshuffle at management level. Tim Emery has assumed the role of Director of Toro Australia and will report to Managing Director Australia & Asia Pacific Richard Walne. Robert Rein has taken the National Sales role for all Dealer Business (to include Commercial, LCE and what is currently branded Site Works), while former Elanora Country Club superintendent Peter Schumacher moves into the National Sales role for the Golf division. The Toro Company sees new business development including acquisitions as a key area of growth moving forward. In order to facilitate the shift of some focus outside of Australia, a review of the current structure has been undertaken and the opportunity taken to welcome back Tim Emery to Australia in his new role as Director, Toro Australia. Tim for the past few years has been playing a major role within our International Division as a Director of Marketing based in Minneapolis. Tim’s return to Australia in this new role will be a valuable \