About Us

Audio Active Australia Pty. Ltd. is a wholesaler and distributor of consumer electronics and related products selling and marketing quality products to retail stores, custom design specialists and integrators in the Australian marketplace.  All at Audio Active share the passion for quality product and respect first rate engineering and technology. Audio Active head office is based in the commercial precinct of Albert Park, with logistics and distribution facilities at Highett, Victoria, Australia.

History:

The company was founded in 1998 by Richard Bouris, former owner of Soundair HiFi and joint owner and Managing Director of the JB Hi-Fi chain.  Audio Active successfully marketed brands including Dali, Sansui, DTX Digital and Ultralink to both specialist dealers and chain stores including JB Hi-Fi.

After a pause in business for 6 years, Audio Active Australia Pty. Ltd. has re-commenced business and seeks to distribute selected brands offering high quality and performance to Australia’s leading and successful retailers, custom design specialists and integrators.

Collectively, our team has hundreds of years experience in the industry in both the wholesale and retail sectors. Audio Active will only deal with the best specialist and independent retailers and custom integrators across Australia to ensure our partner brands are afforded the optimum demonstration and after sales service.

Goals & Objectives:

Our aim is to only deal with reputable and commercially viable suppliers and retailers in our market to ensure the reputation of both business partners is maintained.  Our key objective is to mutually grow our businesses profitably in an ethical and professional manner.

Our staff:

RICHARD BOURIS

Chairman

Richard founded specialist hi-fi retailer Soundair HiFi in Melbourne in 1976 and moved on in 1983 by purchasing JB Hi-Fi from John Barbuto which was then a single store trading in suburban East Keilor, Victoria.  As joint Managing Director, Richard commenced the incredible growth phase of the JB Hi-Fi model. After 17 years of growth, Richard completed the sale of a majority share of the business to the investment trust division of Macquarie Bank.  JB Hi-Fi listed as a public company in 2003 and is currently Australia’s largest home entertainment retailer with 123 stores across Australia and New Zealand with sales of $2.37 billion for year ended June 2009.

JEREMY BOURIS

BA BCom (Melb) CA
Operations & Finance Director

Jeremy is a co-founder of Audio Active, and has experience in the consumer electronics industry through his work for several years as a finance executive at JB Hi-Fi.  Jeremy is also co-founder and partner in businesses G3 Events and Kudos Melbourne.  Jeremy is a Chartered Accountant and has also previously worked with international firms Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and PA Consulting Group.

PAUL CLARKE

General Manager Sales & Marketing

Paul has close to thirty years combined retail and wholesale experience in the Consumer Electronics industry in both the specialist and general market segments.

Paul was a partner in a successful multi site specialist retailer chain and has held senior positions with some of Australia’s leading suppliers and retailers including Pioneer Electronics, Toshiba and JB Hi-Fi.  His qualifications include a Marketing Degree, Diploma in Sales Management and numerous courses in Financial Management and business principles. As with all members of the executive team, Paul has a great passion for the industry and of course listening to music through the best hi-fi systems!

LEVI ZAMMIT

National Sales Manager

Levi brings sales, technical and system design experience to Audio Active. In Addition to his years of retail and pro-audio experience, Levi held the positions of National Training & State Sales Manager with International Dynamics & Regional Sales Manager with Synergy Audio Visual. His technical knowledge, passion and enthusiasm have made him well known and liked across Australia. Levi is a classically trained musician and has a passion for sonic excellence!

MICHELLE GREENE

BCom (Melb)
Marketing Manager

Michelle is a director of Audio Active and grew up working in the consumer electronics industry. Since completing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne, Michelle has undertaken a variety of roles to expand her experience. These include over four years in Marketing at JB Hi-Fi, Marketing consulting for corporate hospitality company G3 Events, and running an online auction business.

NADINE LAMPARD

BBus (Accounting) (VU)
Accounts Manager

Nadine has completed her Bachelor of Business (Accounting) at Victoria University and is currently undertaking the CPA course. Nadine previously worked in a finance & accounting role at a boutique architectural firm in the city for 2 years, and is now enjoying applying her skills to the consumer electronics industry.

GRAEME BOUCHER

Logistics & Service Manager

Graeme has had thirty-six years of continuous involvement in the Consumer Electronics Industry; having held positions ranging from warehouse person, to Managing Director, and everything in-between. He is probably known by most reading this. Graeme took a four year hiatus/sabbatical, and is now back in the industry assisting in a support role at Audio Active. Graeme has either worked for, or run companies that are major consumer brands in this market.

DAVID MASON

Custom Integration Manager

David has been in the AV and electronics industry 38 years and has qualifications in computing, RF and industrial electronics. His experience spans a variety of areas including servicing, design and manufacture of Audio, Video, and RF, equipment and more recently with International Dynamics in product development, system design, evaluation and technical support.