After spending 14 years abroad in the tech industry, Marc returned to Australia in 2013 to take over the family business at Ziptrak.

Marc helms the growing team at Ziptrak®, supporting the international network, with a focus on the growth for the distributors in the SEA region.

Since his arrival, the Ziptrak team has grown from 10 to 40 employees. In line with Ziptrak’s growth overseas, Ziptrak® has sponsored and internationally broadcasted sporting event and the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere – The Tour Down Under – since 2019.

Under his lead, Ziptrak achieved the development of new products, won awards, and entered the market in 16 countries.

2017 – Ziptrak® wins the Impact awards: An industry-lead movement that showcases South Australian companies with global ambition.

2021 - The company expanded from a 1200m2 factory to a 5000m2 custom-made facility at the heart of Tonsley Innovation District. This new site with top-of-the-line machinery for manufacturing and increased warehousing is a crucial component in improving stock availability and order to supply turnaround times, improving our ability to service our ever-growing Australian and Global Ziptrak® network.

2023 – Ziptrak® distributes Australia-wide and internationally to over 700 retailers in 16 markets around the world.

Robbert currently is part of Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business as Manager Renewable Energy & Carbon Advisory (SE RECA). In this role he works with corporate clients from around the world to identify and evaluate potential renewable energy and PPA sourcing opportunities in Australia.

Previous to this role Robbert was part of European SE RECA team and helped clients execute multiple long-term Virtual PPA deals. Robbert has over 10 years’ experience in developing and deploying corporate carbon neutral and renewable energy strategies, including being involved in 3 corporate PPAs in both the US and Europe as a corporate buyer.

Prior to joining Schneider Electric 2 years ago, he worked at Royal Philips and Signify in the Netherlands as program manager for their climate neutral ambitions. During this time, the company’s activities were awarded with top scores in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, an A-level rating by CDP, and received the United Nations Global Climate Action Award.

Robbert has a Master’s degree Industrial Engineering from the Eindhoven University of Technology, with a focus on Innovation Management and Sustainable Energy Technologies.