Tom McLeod is a Venture Principal at AUT Ventures and a co-founder of Eccentric Fitness Technology, a company born from groundbreaking sports research at AUT. The vision behind the venture was to democratize high-performance athletic technology—traditionally reserved for elite athletes—by making it accessible and affordable for everyone, especially older adults.
After four years of development, this innovative technology is now being introduced to gyms, physiotherapy clinics, aged care facilities, and workplaces, helping to enhance health and well-being across diverse demographics.
With a background in ICT, telecommunications, and leadership in a startup—including one that successfully exited—Tom brings extensive expertise to the venture. At 67, he personally incorporates eccentric training into his own routine to support fall prevention and rehab a chronic shoulder problem, exemplifying the real-world benefits of the technology.
