Rob Mitchell
Rob is currently a PhD student at the Department of Marketing, University of Otago
undertaking research into tourism utilising common pool resources. He has a Master
of Commerce under the theme of marketing management and a Master of Arts degree
in History. Rob has extensive marketing and public relations experience in corporate
management and consultancies, in both Australia and New Zealand.
Contact Details
Rob Mitchell
Department of Marketing
University of Otago, Dunedin.
Previous works
- Executive Director Orange Consulting, Dunedin. Specialising in market research,
business strategy and corporate communications.
- Founding Director of outdoor travel company Outdoor Travel, Melbourne.
- Executive Director Marketing for Bushgear Australia; outdoor equipment importer,
manufacturer and retailer.
Recreation and Community Activities Involvement
- Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand - President.
- New Zealand Alpine Club - Former Chair of the Otago and Southern Australian Sections;
Member of National Committee, Former convener of the National Instruction programme
and membership promotion; Member of the recreational subcommittee.
- Bush and Mountaincraft Leadership Training Board, Victoria - Ministerial appointee
Chairman, Victorian Ski Tour Leaders training programme.
- Victorian Ski Touring Association - Past President.
- Otago Conservation Board - Former Member (two terms).
- Malvern City Council - Former Councillor (two terms).
- South Malvern Residents Association - Chair.
- Society of Business Communicators, Victoria Australia - Founding member and Past
President.
