Senior management team.
Peter Beckman
Managing Director
Peter is the founder of THINK RETAIL & DESIGN and a 35-year veteran of the point-of-purchase display industry. He has extensive experience in industrial design, managing design and development, and regional manufacturing and supply for some of the world’s most valuable consumer brands.
Peter completed a Master of Business Administration from the University of Queensland and has deep customer relationship skills. He has a proven ability to offer unique category management insights and display solutions.
Peter’s standout achievements include the up-lighting system developed for Coca Cola and the Sanofi category lighting system. Peter is a keen cyclist, runner and swimmer and, with his wife, Louise, have three children and grandchildren.
David Prickett
Industrial Design Manager
David is a foundation member of the THINK RETAIL & DESIGN business with over 15 years of design experience in the display and packaging industry.
His passion for design and mathematical thinking led him to complete a Bachelor of Built Environment (majoring in Industrial Design) and Graduate Diploma in Industrial Design at QUT. Since graduating, David’s career has always had a strong focus on retail display and packaging design.
He has a strong ability to completely understand a client’s vision and pinpoint the best solution based on design criteria, budget and time to market. He has an extensive understanding of most manufacturing materials and processes in Australia and Asia and is considered by many in the industry as an extremely detailed and organised design professional.
David values time with family and friends, spending time outdoors and tinkering in his home workshop.
Jolene Huang
Finance & Operations Manager
Jolene is a seasoned finance professional with over a decade of experience across various industries, including wholesale, retail, and not-for-profit sectors. With a Master of Accounting and Finance from The University of Adelaide and a Bachelor of Real Estate Management from Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Jolene excels in financial management, reporting, and analysis.
Fluent in English and Mandarin, as well as being proficient in Cantonese, she is a clear and concise communicator, effectively liaising with THINK’s stakeholders, both nationally and abroad. Her corporate experience, including positions at Mercury Glass, Southpac International Pty Ltd, and Keeforce Pty Ltd, has helped her build a solution-oriented approach to her work.
A great multi-tasker, Jolene seamlessly balances her corporate responsibilities with spending quality time with her family. Her attention to detail and calm, professional demeanour makes her a valued member of our team, and a pleasure to work alongside.
Jenny Johnstone
Sales & Marketing Manager
Jenny is a customer focused, detailed & enthusiastic professional with a diverse background, with expertise in running a busy medical practice, operational & customer service in aviation, sales & marketing roles for various businesses over the past 20 years. She is committed to putting the customer at the centre of everything she does and understands the importance of building trust and establishing long-term partnerships that create mutual value. Jenny looks forward to assisting with the expansion of existing & new business channels as Think continues to grow domestically & internationally.
In her free time, Jenny enjoys listening to live music, eating out and loves spending time with her family and friends.
Silvia Liu
QA/QC Engineer (China)
Silvia is a graduate of electrocommunications and has worked for several global brands overseeing quality and commercialisation. She has excellent project management skills and is a valuable member of the THINK team. Silvia is the proud mother to a 10-year-old boy and enjoys travel, running, and reading.
Caitlin Dempsey
Consultant
Caitlin is a skilled communicator, excelling in stakeholder engagement, change management and strategic marketing. Her dual degree in Commerce and Science, combined with her multi-sector experience in I.T., Retail and Consulting, is evidence of her ability to understand, engage, and thrive in any environment.
She is a customer-focused individual, whose strength lies in her ability to quickly identify the problem at hand and transform complex issues into simple, strategic solutions.
As a consultant for THINK Retail, she is working with Peter to build a fundraising organisation that will give back to our community (more to come on that soon!) and support our Marketing and Comms. Outside of work, Caitlin is a self-confessed bookworm, who loves to travel and spend time with her family.