Colin Seeger

Colin Seeger serves as Chairman, leveraging over four decades of experience in providing astute commercial advice to a diverse range of clients. His career has encompassed roles advising accountancy and law firms, large corporations, television networks, and international sporting events. Between 1984 and 1990, Colin was Corporate Counsel and Head of Legal & Business for Polygram Australia, now part of Universal Music, where he expertly managed the legal operations across the recording, home video, and publishing sectors. This role included the intricate negotiation of deals with the television and radio industries. Subsequently, Colin co-founded Simpsons Solicitors, focusing on commercial transactions with clients such as The Wiggles, Warner Music Publishing, and MCA Music Publishing. In 1998, he transitioned to establish a commercial advice consultancy. In addition to his legal practice, Colin has contributed to academia as a part-time law lecturer, teaching subjects such as intellectual property law, media law, and venture structuring in graduate programs. His commitment to the legal profession extended to serving on the Ethics Committee for the Law Society of New South Wales. As an Intellectual Property Consultant with Galvanisingideas.com Pty Ltd since 2012, Colin specialises in maximising the return on investment for intellectual property and advising clients on managing emerging IP. He brings over 20 years of combined experience in law and commerce, offering practical solutions to real-world challenges. Colin's role as Executive Manager and Member of Hunter Angels involves being the primary contact for potential members and ventures seeking funding, focusing on companies beyond the start-up phase. His prior experience includes positions such as IP Consultant at Abilong Pty Ltd, Board Member for MMF and ARIA, and National Legal & Business Affairs Manager at Polygram Australia. He began his career at Chappell Intersong Music Publishing in London. Colin holds a Bachelor of Jurisprudence and Bachelor of Laws from Monash University, reflecting his enduring dedication to legal and business excellence.