After studying Electrical
Engineering in South Africa, Colin spent his
time working for both the SABC (South African
Broadcasting Corporation) and a private
facility (Chroma Television).
Colin emigrated to Australia
in 1987. First starting work at Videopak and
then progressing to Australian Medical
Television where he was chief engineer. In
1992 The OB Group was formed.
Initially starting out with 4 partners
(hence the name), Colin soon became the sole
owner of the business.
The company is now in its
20th year of operation.
With a total of 34 years
in broadcasting Colin brings a wealth of
knowledge and experience to the broadcast industry.
Colin has been
married since 1982 and has 2 boys - aged 23 and
19.
Colin has a
passion for flying light aircraft. With the
holder of an unrestricted pilots licence since
1984, he spends his spare time in the air.
Work history
1992 to presentThe OB
Group1990 - 1992
Rejoined Videopak
1989 - 1990
Chief Engineer for Australian Medical Television - full systems design,
management and
installation
1987 - 1989
Emigrated to
Australia and worked for an independent facility (Videopak) - Post Production and Outside
Broadcast
1984 to 1986
Assistant Chief Engineer for a post production facility in Johannesburg
1979 - 1983
Studied Electrical Engineering at Wits Technicon (Higher Diploma Electrical
Engineering - light current), worked for the South African Broadcasting
Corporation - Engineer - Videotapes
1977 - 1978South African Air force - National Service - Telecommunications. Began studying
Electrical Engineering by correspondence Qualifications
Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Wits Technicon -
South Africa)
Engineering courses from Sony, Ampex and Grass Valley
