Who we are: Behind the scenes
BOYD MCLAREN: LEADER OF THE PACK
As a university student Boyd McLaren discovered his passion for the motorcycle and an aptitude for working with code to make things happen in the real world.
He got a
leather jacket, and created a stock control program
that kept track of packaging materials used in packhouses.
This
project is now grown (along with the man himself) to become CropPak,
one of the most successful tools used in one of the region's key
industries.
A BORN NELSONIAN
Positive Software is rooted in the same soil as the industry it is serving.
Boyd: "I
am a born nelsonian and like the hardworking humble ethic of the
average Nelson packer"
ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY
Nelson
is well known for its sunshine hours, laid back lifestyle, quality
seafood and agricultural products, vineyards and orchards. Gorgeous
scenery, bayside living. National parks. Maori cultural influences - a
tattooist heaven. This was Boyd's stomping ground as a kid, especially
around the beaches and Tahunanui.
BUSINESS STYLE
In keeping with his Nelson roots, Boyd is a pretty relaxed and laid-back businessman. That in no way means he does not take things seriously, he is in fact "serious as all heck".
His business style could be
summed up as relaxed, quietly confident, committed to results, and
giving good personal service. With a good competitive streak that keeps
him on his toes.
Boyd: "I
am determined to be second to none in the Nelson area". While there has
been some interest from within and from without in expanding into new
markets, Boyd's view is "Promoting the word outside Nelson becomes
secondary and comes from our solid base here."