In the quest to realise their mission of "Making Inefficiencies Extinct" in the global construction, flooring and landscape industries, the Directors of the Makinex Group have taken the next step in their governance journey. Having worked as an adviser to the organisation for several years, it is an honour I have been elected Chair of the Board to assist the directors in ensuring the board, and governance framework, is "fit for purpose" as we drive growth and sustainability. Makinex is an Australian owned private company designing original, award-winning tools and equipment for the flooring, construction, and landscaping industries since 2004.From small beginnings in Sydney, they now have a global footprint in 14 countries and products carried by over 4000 equipment hire and rental companies worldwide and over 1,000 reseller and OEMs.www.makinex.com.au

A unique forum for CEOs of medium to large businesses to share, learn, and develop their leadership skills exploring their most perplexing opportunities and challenges. Discussions may include the pros and cons of strategic initiatives, the capability of their Exec team members, or the whims of their fellow shareholder / board members. In this confidential, non-judgemental environment, CEOs can refine their thinking with their peers who may have already resolved that "issue," and who are there to objectively support and challenge. Meetings held monthly and bi-annual offsite retreats.

General Managers and Senior Executives are squeezed between the ambitions of the CEO / Board and the need to execute on time on budget by focusing limited resources.In this unique forum Senior Leaders learn, share, and develop their skills. By sharing with and learning from their peers, members can refine their thinking, put their challenges and opportunities into perspective and develop their skills. Meetings are held monthly and an annual offsite retreat.

CEOs are hard-wired to be ‘constructively discontented’ with their business; they are constantly asking themselves three questions: Are we heading in the ‘right’ direction?How can we get there more quickly? How can we create an impact beyond our dreams? CEOs want to know - is there a better way? Lead Your Industry Pty Ltd works with CEOs and boards of established private companies and associations seeking to be leaders in their industry.The Right Strategy We take clients through a rigorous review of their business, engaging leaders, their people, and customers, to help craft the Right Strategy for their business. Strategy that sits at the centre of their Purpose, their global Potential and their Appetite for growth and risk.Outcomes achieved include clarity of purpose, improved performance, resilience to manage the good and the challenging times and most important, impact! Advisory Boards An Advisory Board structure can be a source of massive leverage for a private company and can complement an existing board structure. We configure and often Chair the Right Advisory Board for organisations. See also the CEO Advisory Board, a peer-to-peer Advisory Group for CEOs from non-competing businesses and the Executive Leaders Group, a peer-to-peer Advisory Board for GMs and Senior Executives. Our clients are typically the CEO and Boards of medium to large private companies with the zeal to build a great business. See client testimonials in ‘Recommendations’ below and via this link https://www.leadyourindustry.com/testimonials/

I am a passionate advocate of the value of an Advisory Board for high growth, private companies. The right Advisory Board provides access to objective, different thinking, relevant skills, industry networks and a necessary accountability and governance framework to build a sustainable future. See here my whitepaper on the value of Advisory Boards. https://www.leadyourindustry.com/the-ceo-game-changer/

CM + www.cmplus.com.auFounded on 1980 by Darrel Conybeare and Bill Morrison few practices can claim the legacy of influential city shaping projects as this Sydney based multi-disciplinary and award-winning architecture and urban design consultancy. Street Furniture Australia www.streetfurniture.comStreet Furniture Australia designs and manufactures highly durable furniture for the public realm. The company uniquely runs both an R&D program and factory under one roof in Western Sydney, Australia. Since 1986 we have supplied to more than 30,000 places in Australia and around the globe.

Founded in 2007 with a mission to design gifts and toys that tap into a child's imagination and sense of fun. Tiger Tribe products nurture confidence and creativity and kids and are now available across the globe.www.tigertribe.com.au

BEA is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting excellence and sustainableimprovement. BEA supports businesses, government bodies and the communityservices sector to embed proven concepts of “excellence” into theirorganisations. By using excellence concepts, organisations canincrease their competitiveness and sustainability by enhancing innovation andproductivity, thereby contributing to Australia's well-being.

A dynamic and innovative membership organisation focused on championing the interests of business in the Hills District. With dedicated staff and a visionary board -the Sydney Hills Business Chamber provides inspired leadership in the region and beyond.

A dynamic and innovative membership organisation focused on championing the interests of business in the Hills District. With dedicated staff and a visionary board -the Sydney Hills Business Chamber provides inspired leadership in the region and beyond.

Incite Management Group works with SME business owners to improve the performance of their business. We are a team of specialist Business Advisors with relevant commercial experience in domestic and international markets. By applying targeted business solutions and assisting with implementation Incite delivers the utmost client value.

I was brought into this privately owned company with operations in Sydney the US and the UK, to drive international business. I developed a three year strategic plan that involved restructuring the overseas businesses and enhancing management team skills. Key achievements were a significant improvement in the groups performance in all markets and the appointment of an Advisory Board.

I was brought into this privately owned express transport company at a crucial time just prior to the Sydney Olympics. I established the company's e-commerce program -providing easily accessible information and booking processes. The growth strategy was developed and Management Team were re-energised. I developed a network of interstate alliances to enable service provision to national corporate clients.

Having worked as Export Manager (Europe) for this UK based co. in 1988 I was asked to establish operations in the US. This was a greenfield operation which I grew significantly over a 10 year period both organically and through the integration of two acquisitions (one initially larger than the principal business). I was appointed to the Board of Directors of the UK Parent co.