Fredericks passes away
- 26 May, 2009 17:11
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Max Fredericks
Industry representatives are mourning the loss of channel and industry veteran, Max Fredericks, who passed away earlier this month after a sudden illness.
Fredericks is best known for his stints at Toshiba as well as a three-year term as general manager of security distributor, Dovetail Distribution. The company was established in 1996 by former Rosser Communications boss, Tim Rosser, and was acquired by itX in early 2006.
Following the purchase, Fredericks joined former vendor partner, Secure Computing, as northern region sales manager, but left the organisation after it was acquired by McAfee last year.
In September last year, Fredericks joined security distributor, M.Tech, as general manager to help establish its Australian presence.
Fredericks started out as a trainee accountant before joining Illawarra City Council. He then joined Toshiba in the 1980s, followed by Sun Microsystems and several local distribution houses including Australasian Memory and Cleveland HiTek.
Fredericks passed away in hospital after contracting a chest infection. His funeral was held on Thursday, May 21. He is survived by his two children and his partner.
Former Secure Computing local boss, Eric Krieger, said Fredericks was well regarded throughout the industry. He was stunned by the news
“He was a highly respected, ethical man and fit as a bull,” Krieger said.
Tim Rosser, who hired Fredericks at Dovetail, also said he had the respect of both his staff and suppliers.
“Max was strong enough to push back when he needed to – I had enormous respect for him,” he said.
Lenovo managing director, Phil Cameron, who worked with Fredericks at Toshiba, coined him the gentleman of the industry.
"My memory of him is of a real gentleman and a manager of the people - he had strong ethics and taught me about how to treat people as well as true values," he said.
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A Gentleman of the industry
Max was a gentleman in an industry that can be very cut-throat. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him.
Respects to his family and close colleagues.
Anonymous
Vale Max
Max will be sorely missed. Just for you mate, I'll head over to your favourite spot on Moreton Island and have a few beers for you.
Anonymous
You will be sorely missed
Max was a great man and a great boss, i thoroughly enjoyed the time we worked together and the chats we had about our favourites programs Prison Break and Lost. I wish his family the best at this very sad time.
Peter Venardos
Thank you Max
Max gave me my start back in the mid 80's straight out of school. Not only did I get a job, I ended up with a career.
Thank You Max
Lesli Farrelly
Max's nurse
I was one of Max's nurses who had the priviledge of looking after him. It was an honour to nurse him, I could sense his character and integrity though we never spoke verbally.
While nursing him I unfortunately left to nurse over here in Saudi Arabia and was very saddened to hear of his passing, he showed great fortitude.
My condolences to his children and especially to Lesley his partner who steadfastly supported him and was beside him every step of the way through his illness.
I have been unable to access an address for Lesley and would appreciate your passing on my sincere love and blessings to Lesley.
Greatly appreciated,
Lesli
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