1. 11 September2015
To whom it may concern
Michael Burtonfrom LachlanPartnerswas welcomedintothe FBA communityin2010 and fromthe start hasbeen
an engagedandcollaborative advisermember.
Since the managementchangesatFBA at the beginningof 2014 Michael has takenthe opportunitytore-forge his
relationshipwiththe familybusinesspeakbody,securinghisplace asanintegral partof the FBA community.
As the state managermy responsibilityistothe Victorianmembership.Ihave adoptedadual focusof value for
membersandawarenessof the sector.Michael,aspart of FBA’smost valuable resource –the advisergroup – has
beenexceptionallygenerouswithbothhisknowledgeandunderstandingof the challengeswithinfamilybusiness,
and alsohisnetworksandcirclesof influence.
Relationshipsandengagementare atthe crux of FBA’s effectivenessandindeedrepresentthe essence of the family
businessdynamic.Michael understandsthisintimatelyandhasbeenaterrificconduit,workingwithFBA tosupport
familybusinesses.
FBA membershave beeninvitedtoworkshopsatLachlanPartnersinorderto connectand learnfrominternational
experts.Michael ishighlyvisible atFBA eventswherehe connectsandcollaborateswithFBA members. Iammost
appreciative of hisabilitytosee opportunities,draw stakeholderstogetherandfacilitate the process.Asrecentlyas
thisweekMichael introducedFBA toanorganisationwhichisa leaderinitsfieldand,withinitsconstituency,
supports a large proportionof familybusinesses.Thisrelationshipwillundoubtedlyleadtofamilybusinesseshaving
access to professional andtargetedsupportacrossarange of services.
I have askedMichael to considersolidifyinghisrelationshipwithFBA furtherbybecominganAccreditedAdviser.This
will allowme toinclude himinreferralstothe membershipandthe sector.Itisvital thatpassionand experience,
whereveritsits,isabouttobe enlisted.Iamlookingforwardtothe journey,workingwithMichael atShadforthand
withthe wonderful familieswhocontribute soextensivelytothe Australianwayof life.
Nicola McKay
Executive Officer- VIC
FamilyBusinessAustralia
Ph: (03) 9867 5322
Fax: (03) 9867 5344
Mob: (0499) 008 348
Email: fbavic@fambiz.org.au
Web: www.fambiz.org.au
Post: 450 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004