Arthur Burt
Director Professional Community
Arthur has responsibility for the ongoing management, development, and oversight of a national plan for the achievement of the IPA’s Strategic Theme Build a professional community for the SME and SMP sectors. This is primarily through the strategic support of advisory committees, discussion groups and other member fora. Ensuring that the ‘voice’ of members is given due consideration in the strategic thinking of the Institute.
Since starting with the IPA in February 2010 – bar an 8-month sabbatical in Pharmacy - Arthur has overseen significant membership growth both in terms of new members and retaining current members.
Arthur brings a wealth of management, business development, marketing and communications knowledge gained over almost 30 years in Australia and in the UK. He has worked with some of the most recognised global brands in financial services. In that time, Arthur has been involved in all aspects of marketing communications, management, planning and research. His aim is to ensure the continued growth of the Institute of Public Accountants with the accompanying recognition of our members.
Arthur holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Spanish from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.