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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Informing the IPSAS Board on strategy, work program and priorities, and insights on technical matters in support of the effective implementation of accounting standards. Contributing to the development of IPSAS, international accrual-based accounting standards, for use by governments and other public sector entity CEOs worldwide. Contributing to global standards design for extending accounting standards to include sustainability reporting.

Melbourne, Australia

As the inaugural independent integrity officer of Victoria's Parliament and CEO, established the vision and strategy, governance, organisation, culture, products and services, leading digital ICT, HR and finance. Led a client-centric professional services organisation in a complex stakeholder and highly regulated environment.The PBO provides independent state budget impact assessment, spend analysis, economic and fiscal analysis, policy options and costing advice to Victorian members of… Show more As the inaugural independent integrity officer of Victoria's Parliament and CEO, established the vision and strategy, governance, organisation, culture, products and services, leading digital ICT, HR and finance. Led a client-centric professional services organisation in a complex stakeholder and highly regulated environment.The PBO provides independent state budget impact assessment, spend analysis, economic and fiscal analysis, policy options and costing advice to Victorian members of parliament and the community as its clients. It also provides independent advice on a broad range of economic, fiscal and financial matters. It operates in all sectors of government policy and service delivery, including transport and infrastructure, justice and community, education, health, energy and environment, industry, and treasury and finance. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

As CEO, led the Queensland Audit Office's strategic direction in a complex stakeholder environment involving local, state and commonwealth governments, parliament, politicians and private sector firms. Using a mix of staff and contracted workforce, led independent public sector financial audit and information security audit of state and local government financial management and reporting, influencing CEOs, Secretaries and CFOs. Led the identification and delivery of a performance audit program… Show more As CEO, led the Queensland Audit Office's strategic direction in a complex stakeholder environment involving local, state and commonwealth governments, parliament, politicians and private sector firms. Using a mix of staff and contracted workforce, led independent public sector financial audit and information security audit of state and local government financial management and reporting, influencing CEOs, Secretaries and CFOs. Led the identification and delivery of a performance audit program which identified gaps in government service delivery through strategic analysis, recommending improvements to Secretaries, CEOs and CFOs to achieve pragmatic outcomes and monitoring progress.As Auditor-General, tabled independent reports to Parliament which identified gaps in service delivery for Secretaries, CEOs and CFOs in the health, education, local government, resources, corporate, and justice sectors to increase efficiency, effectiveness and value for money of public spend. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

As COO and 2IC to the CEO, led financial, performance and information security audit operations, as well as audit quality, HR, Finance, IT, and media and communications functions of a professional services firm in the public sector with over 500 CEO clients, and around 20 strategic reports on improving service delivery, and investigations into fraud, waste and mismanagement each year.Transformed the organisational culture from a public sector department to a professional services firm… Show more As COO and 2IC to the CEO, led financial, performance and information security audit operations, as well as audit quality, HR, Finance, IT, and media and communications functions of a professional services firm in the public sector with over 500 CEO clients, and around 20 strategic reports on improving service delivery, and investigations into fraud, waste and mismanagement each year.Transformed the organisational culture from a public sector department to a professional services firm, embedding a strong focus on service to CEOs, CFOs, and parliamentary clients. Led a multi-year program of business performance improvement initiatives resulting in sustained productivity improvements, reduced cost of operations, better client satisfaction, and increased productivity each year. Designed and implemented an advanced data analytics strategy linked to the audit methodology to transform financial and performance audits resulting in QAO being recognised as a leader in its field. Show less

Australia

Working with the Head of Production Mining (COO) and Asset President (CEO), led strategic planning and development of major capital and operating budget exceeding $2 billion annually, and oversight of the production mining portfolio to ensure production targets were achieved. Led enterprise governance and risk management practices for the Board. Delivered the 5-year asset plan, 2-year budget, capital and infrastructure program, and updates to the resource development potential plan (whole of… Show more Working with the Head of Production Mining (COO) and Asset President (CEO), led strategic planning and development of major capital and operating budget exceeding $2 billion annually, and oversight of the production mining portfolio to ensure production targets were achieved. Led enterprise governance and risk management practices for the Board. Delivered the 5-year asset plan, 2-year budget, capital and infrastructure program, and updates to the resource development potential plan (whole of asset life) plan on behalf of the CEO and COO. Show less

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Working with the CEO and CFO, transformed the authority into an enterprise portfolio and programme-managed organisation which shaped the future of eHealth in Australia. Led the development of cohesive strategic objectives, re-alignment of existing activities and governance to deliver a cohesive eHealth design capability, strategic planning, program oversight, funding, risk management, and governance for eHealth initiatives. Led the development and execution of a complex stakeholder strategy to… Show more Working with the CEO and CFO, transformed the authority into an enterprise portfolio and programme-managed organisation which shaped the future of eHealth in Australia. Led the development of cohesive strategic objectives, re-alignment of existing activities and governance to deliver a cohesive eHealth design capability, strategic planning, program oversight, funding, risk management, and governance for eHealth initiatives. Led the development and execution of a complex stakeholder strategy to build consensus with health professionals, software vendors, politicians and the public sector, as well as benefits realisation framework, reporting and control environment. Improved board and performance reporting, embedding a strong risk management culture and enhancing stakeholder confidence. Led the project definition phase and contract negotiations for the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR) product, a $467 million project with peak resources of over 300. Show less

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Led marketing, sales, client service, recruitment, delivery, consulting capability and intellectual property as the National Practice Manager for the Program and Portfolio Services practice. As a part of the Queensland Executive team, responsible for strategy, culture, sales and marketing, client management, profitability and operations.Working with CEOs, CFOs and COOs, specialised in delivering business performance improvement and transformation by defining and delivering actionable… Show more Led marketing, sales, client service, recruitment, delivery, consulting capability and intellectual property as the National Practice Manager for the Program and Portfolio Services practice. As a part of the Queensland Executive team, responsible for strategy, culture, sales and marketing, client management, profitability and operations.Working with CEOs, CFOs and COOs, specialised in delivering business performance improvement and transformation by defining and delivering actionable strategies, translating them into cohesive programs and projects, and leading delivery of organisational change to embed into operations. Applied strategy, business planning and architecture, corporate governance, enterprise architecture, portfolio | program | project management, PMO, performance management, risk management, financial management, business process management and service management skills across the resources, government, utilities, supply chain, security, banking, finance and telecommunications sectors. Show less