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Tom Forbes

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Associate Director Commercialisation - Student & Early Stage Ventures at Swinburne Innovation Studio

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Tom Forbes holds an Associate Director role in Commercialisation at Swinburne University of Technology, focusing on space, aerospace, and student ventures. He brings over 15 years of executive and CEO experience in SaaS businesses across rail, logistics, and terminals sectors, including a recent position as VP of Rail and Head of Strategic Business Development at Navis, where he expanded the rail sales pipeline and advanced the company's freight rail technology positioning. His background encompasses P&L management, high-growth strategy, talent development, and stakeholder relations.

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Experience

  1. Swinburne University of TechnologyAssociate Director, Commercialisation: Space, Aerospace & Student Venturescurrent2026 — presentMelbourne, VIC
  2. Swinburne University of TechnologyHead of Commercialisation - Space, Aerospace and AI2023 — 2026Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  3. mDetectNon Executive Director2024 — 2026Melbourne, VIC
  4. NavisVP of Rail and Strategic Business Development2019 — 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States
  5. Navis RailChief Executive Officer2016 — 2020Chicago, Illinois, United States
  6. BiarriCEO2013 — 2016Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
  7. JeppesenDirector of Business Management2008 — 2012Brisbane, Australia
  8. JeppesenBoard Member2008 — 2012
  9. JeppesenHead of Rail Product Management2007 — 2008
  10. JeppesenRegional Sales Manager, Asia2006 — 2007
  11. JeppesenSales Director2004 — 2005
  12. BoeingBoard Member, Boeing Australia2008 — 2012
  13. OzSoft LtdGeneral Manager2000 — 2004
  14. Digital Mapping SolutionsSupport Manager1999 — 2000

Skills & more

Profit & Loss Management1Digital MarketingSupply Chain Optimization1Railway SystemsRail Operations1Artificial Intelligence (AI)OptimizationStrategy Development2Solution Selling26P&L Management29Organizational Leadership14Transition Management3
+12 moreDivestituresBuilding RelationshipsStrategic ThinkingStrategyStart-upsCRMBusiness StrategyLeadershipManagementProject Portfolio ManagementBusiness DevelopmentAccount Management
  • Foundations of Directorship: Governance for Directors — Australian Institute of Company Directors
  • Foundations of Directorship: Risk and Strategy for Directors — Australian Institute of Company Directors
  • Foundations of Directorship: Finance for Directors — Australian Institute of Company Directors

From Tom's professional profile.

Colleagues at Swinburne Innovation Studio

Abhay Seth
Director of Commercial Innovation at Swinburne Innovation Studio
Alex Hadley
Manager, Intellectual Property Commercialisation at Swinburne Innovation Studio
Anu Mavilakandy
Manager, Intellectual Property Commercialisation at Swinburne Innovation Studio
Audrey Jean Baptiste
Head of Commercial Programs and Operations, Swinburne Innovation Studio at Swinburne Innovation Studio
Cynthia Bernard
Administration Support Officer at Swinburne Innovation Studio
Ge Li
Marketing and Communications Coordinator at Swinburne Innovation Studio
Heath Evans
Associate Director, Climate Tech Hub at Swinburne Innovation Studio
Jamshaid Akbar
Investment Manager, Student Ventures at Swinburne Innovation Studio

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tom Forbes?
Tom Forbes holds an Associate Director role in Commercialisation at Swinburne University of Technology, focusing on space, aerospace, and student ventures. He brings over 15 years of executive and CEO experience in SaaS businesses across rail, logistics, and terminals sectors, including a recent position as VP of Rail and Head of Strategic Business Development at Navis, where he expanded the rail sales pipeline and advanced the company's freight rail technology positioning. His background encompasses P&L management, high-growth strategy, talent development, and stakeholder relations.
Where does Tom Forbes work?
Tom Forbes is Associate Director Commercialisation - Student & Early Stage Ventures at Swinburne Innovation Studio.
Where did Tom Forbes go to school?
Tom Forbes studied at Australian Institute of Company Directors (Member); QUT (Queensland University of Technology) (MBA, International Business); St Joseph's Nudgee College (High School).

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