About the Author

Robert McMaster, qualified toolmaking tradesman, served 32 years as general manager of C-Mac Industries (Aust) Pty Ltd, transitioned the family business to all his employees by creating an employee-owned cooperative. Now retired and advocating for more employee-owned cooperatives. Rob has documented the succession process in his book “Swapping Desks - Pioneering Business Succession Via Employee Ownership.”   Reflecting the life values that drove his succession journey, Rob also volunteers as a Business Chaplain in the Hawkesbury (NSW) community and acts as welfare officer for the Hawkesbury Chamber of Commerce. 

This book is full of resources!

Learn from mistakes and successes, save time and effort, use the free information and come to understand the various types and benefits of employee ownership.
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