‘There’s great care in a Vistage Group. We’ve saved companies, we’ve saved partnerships and I believe we’ve saved lives – that’s a reward that surpasses any other in my career.’

Rod Buchecker is an expert in helping leaders distill their focus in order to grow their business in a strong and sustainable fashion, which he does through a leadership style that straddles the worlds of personable and highly professional. His members also praise his ability to provide clear, actionable direction to help them think about strategic planning within their business.

With over 30 years experience in marketing communications, Rod has a deep understanding of brand direction and development, and has expertise in brand strategy, marketing communications and consumer insight. During his time in the sector, he completed significant terms at high profile organisations in the marketing, communications and advertising industries and has become one of Australia’s most highly regarded marketing communications professionals. 

As an independent business consultant, he offers strategic thinking and practical discipline to organisations in the field of work he’s now best known for. Some of Rod’s other professional highlights include:

• Director of Clemenger BBDO Adelaide, part of Clemenger Group, the largest and most successful marketing communications company in Australasia
• Management Supervisor at Young and Rubicam
• Board director at many Australian companies, both corporate and not-for-profit
• Expert in marketing, communications and advertising
• Created Rod Buchecker Strategic Brand Management
• Ambassador for Thought Leaders Global