Roby Sharon Zipser
About Roby Sharon Zipser
Roby Sharon Zipser serves as the CEO, Co-Founder, and Executive Director of hipages, where he has worked since 2004. He has a background in accounting and has contributed to the development of technology solutions that enhance business efficiency for tradies in Australia.
Work at hipages
Roby Sharon Zipser has held multiple key positions at hipages since 2004. He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO), and Co-Founder. His tenure at hipages spans over 20 years, during which he has been instrumental in the company's growth and development. As CEO and Executive Director since 2019, he has focused on strategic initiatives to enhance the company's offerings and market presence. Under his leadership, hipages has become Australia's largest online marketplace for tradespeople, boasting over 31,000 tradie members.
Education and Expertise
Roby Sharon Zipser studied at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Accounting and a Legal Minor from 1994 to 1996. He furthered his education by studying Accounting at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 1997 to 2000. In 2016, he attended the Australian Institute of Company Directors for a short course. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in finance and leadership within the trade industry.
Background
Before co-founding hipages, Roby Sharon Zipser gained valuable experience in the finance sector. He worked as a Senior Accountant at PwC from 1996 to 2001 and then at Allco Finance Group from 2001 to 2003. This experience in accounting and finance has contributed to his expertise in managing business operations and understanding the financial aspects of running a successful company.
Achievements
Roby Sharon Zipser has played a significant role in the success of hipages Group. He contributed to the platform's achievement of 1.53 million home improvement jobs posted in FY21. Additionally, he was key in the development of Tradiecore, a workflow management software aimed at streamlining administrative tasks for tradie businesses. His efforts focus on leveraging technology to empower tradespeople and enhance their business efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Leadership in Technology Solutions
As a leader at hipages, Roby Sharon Zipser drives the company's mission to transform the trade industry through technology-enabled platforms. He emphasizes creating innovative solutions that support tradies in improving their operational efficiency. His focus on technology solutions reflects a commitment to enhancing customer satisfaction and adapting to the evolving needs of the trade sector.