Blake Wilson's Location
Australia, Australia
About Blake Wilson
Blake specialises in business strategy with a focus on innovation, disruptive entrepreneurship and strategic collaborations. He holds business qualifications from the University of Canberra and is a graduate of the highly regarded Australian Institute of Company Directors, Company Directors course.Blake is the: - founder of Gradatim - a consultancy that helps organisations enhance performance through the application of entrepreneurial and innovation methodology. - co-founder and Chair of SunStak Energy Solutions, an energy company that is empowering energy independence. - General Manager with International SOS, leading the Australian and pacific medical services business holding key Australian Government contracts.Previously, Blake the CEO of National Peak body, Wounds Australia, and was a Director, General Manager and Deputy CEO of the National Health Co-op (NHC) where he was instrumental in developing the NHC from a small start-up charity into Australia’s largest health co-operative. Blake has also previously led the Australian Government’s branding, positioning and promotion of Australia's A$23bn international education sector. Always looking for new challenges, Blake has taught entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of Canberra and was the founder of Progenitor Advisory Services and co-founder of Greck Technologies.Blake has a reputation for fostering innovative and creative approaches to tackle problems and developing unlikely partnerships across industries and governments to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.
Blake Wilson's Current Company Details
Blake Wilson Work Experience Details
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General ManagerNorsta MaritimeAustralia
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Chief Operating OfficerSmart Energy Council May 2024 - PresentCity, Australian Capital Territory, AuI am working with the Smart Energy Councils to help mature their internal operations and external market positioning.The objective is to unlock the organisation’s full potential to ultimately enhance the take up of zero carbon, renewable energy solutions at the consumer and commercial levels. We work both domestically and globally, especially in the Asia pacific region where we have a key leadership role. We do this through coordinated research, policy development, advocacy, education and communication activities on behalf of our extensive industry membership. -
Co-Founder & Board ChairSunstak Energy Solutions Aug 2020 - PresentHume, Australian Capital Territory, AuSunStak is an award-winning Clean Energy Council (CEC), Enphase Platnum, and Tesla Certified Premium accredited Energy Solutions Company. It focuses on providing quality energy generation, storage, and consumption solutions in the Capital region and beyond. We believe practical and accessible energy storage is the future. Our unique SunStak energy solutions are pre-configured with high-quality hardware and designed by industry experts.Since its inception, SunStak has achieved very strong annual growth rates and is capturing a large share of the market where it operates. This is being achieved by implementing extremely deliberate back-of-house reforms and adopting technology solutions that drive automation at scale. SunStak also uses predictive analytics and custom physics-based software to enhance the customer purchase journey. This ensures a seamless match of product and needs, resulting in industry-leading conversion ratios and margin enhancements while maintaining a highly competitive market position. We drive value by deliberately being different. -
Founder & Managing DirectorGradatim Mar 2019 - PresentCanberra, Act, AuI founded Gradatim to leverage my passion for helping innovate and disrupt the status quo. Gradatim helps leading for-purpose organisations and individuals develop and execute strategies to enhance their performance. We apply entrepreneurial and innovation methodology to drives results, solves challenges and improves competitive advantage.We're helping to create a future where organisations work with their staff, customers and communities to deliver sustainable, mutually beneficial results. -
Business MentorThe Mill House Ventures Ltd. Jan 2019 - PresentBruce, Act, AuThe Mill House Social Enterprise Accelerator Program (GRIST) is a five-month social venture builder for individuals and teams who seek to use a hybrid business model to achieve social, cultural economic or environmental impact.GRIST focuses on building business skills and networks that will enable social enterprises to develop a commercially viable business that will sustain long-term social impact.Our support is designed to ‘accelerate’ the development of social ventures by validating their business model and preparing them to access capital and customers. Social Enterprises that have participated in GRIST are very diverse and represent both not-forprofit and for-profit social ventures.https://www.millhouseventures.com.au/member/blake-wilson/ -
Canberra Business School, Course Advisory GroupUniversity Of Canberra Jan 2013 - PresentAustralian Capital Territory, AuIn this position, I provide advice and feedback to the University on the content and delivery of their Business school program. -
Faculty Of Business, Government And LawUniversity Of Canberra Jan 2010 - Jun 2019Australian Capital Territory, AuDuring my time at the University of Canberra, I taught Business and Government related subjects with a focus on strategic business development including marketing, creativity, entrepreneurship and innovation.
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General ManagerInternational Sos Nov 2021 - Apr 2024Singapore, SgInternational SOS is a health and security services firm. The company takes around 4 million assistance calls every year and has close to two-thirds of the Fortune Global 500 companies as clients.I helped International SOS by overseeing and streamlining their medical business in the Asia Pacific to drive vertical integration, improve employee retention, enhance organizational systems and practices, and win new business. My work helped the company drive significant revenue and profitability enhancements, overachieving ambitious internal budgets and sales targets. -
CeoWounds Australia Mar 2019 - Nov 2021Melbourne, Victoria, AuWounds Australia is the National Peak Body for the prevention and treatment of wounds and related conditions in Australia. I was appointed CEO to help the Board reform the organisation’s strategic objectives and build sustainability in its business operations following the organisation’s formation from eight state and territory associations into a single national body. -
Founder And Managing DirectorProgenitor Advisory Services Dec 2011 - Jun 2019I founded Progenitor Advisory Services, a bespoke consultancy that helps business and Governments achieve their full potential by embracing entrepreneurial principals in their operations to drive organisational efficiency and strategic growth.
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General Manager & Deputy CeoNational Health Co-Op Mar 2016 - May 2019I was the General Manager and Deputy CEO of the National Health Co-op, Australia’s largest health cooperative that is delivering significant social and economic benefits through increasing access to bulk-billed primary health care services to the communities where it operates. The National Health Co-op is a fully community owned and professionally operated Canberra non-profit community organisation. Members pay a low annual fee which gives access to bulk billed medical appointments and other health services with the doctor of their choice.The National Health Co-op is committed to the provision of affordable primary health care services to all communities where it operates with the overarching goal of significantly reducing instances of preventable diseases and lessening the personal and societal impact of chronic conditions.There are enormous long-lasting social and economic benefits through the realisation of the NHC’s objectives. The NHC is well positioned to achieve its objectives and change the delivery of primary health services in Australia. The strong growth of the National Health Co-op to date is a testament to the existing communities support for our model.Prior to joining the NHC's executive team, I was a Non-executive Director and the Board's Deputy Chairperson.
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Executive Director, General ManagerNational Health Co-Op Mar 2016 - Oct 2017During my transition from a Non-executive Director into the organisation's senior management, I held an Executive Director position. This crossover period allowed the Board to broadened its membership and skillset. Prior to becoming an Executive Director, I served as a non-executive director and the Board's Deputy Chairperson. During my tenure, I have worked to formalise the Board’s governance and strategy development roles including creation of the NHC’s current strategic plan. Over the last few years, the Board and I have worked to mature the NHC from a small, and largely volunteer based charity, into a multi-million dollar professionally operated enterprise. The NHC is now the largest provider of primary health care services in the Canberra region and is actively delivering a national expansion agenda.
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Non-Executive Director, ChairmanNational Health Co-Op Oct 2011 - Mar 2016Prior to joining the NHC's executive team, I was a Non-executive Director and the Board's Deputy Chairperson.Over the last few years, the Board and I have worked to mature the NHC from a small, and largely volunteer based charity, into a multi-million dollar professionally operated enterprise. The NHC is now the largest provider of primary health care services in the Canberra region and is actively delivering a national expansion agenda.
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Non-Executive DirectorGo2Zone Jan 2018 - Oct 2018Waterways Plus, Trading as go2zone , is a fully owned subsidiary of Healthy Land and Water, a not-for-profit enterprise that is working to improve the sustainable use of land and waterways in South-East Queensland. go2zone was formed to address the increasing problem of single-use plastic bottles entering our waterways. The company produces and markets water refill stations. More information is available at http://go2zone.com.au.I joined the Board to provide assistance with the commercialisation of the business operations and transition through its start-up phase to a self-generating entity designed to solve social issues and return a dividend to the parent company.
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Executive Director - International EducationAustralian Trade And Investment Commission (Austrade) Nov 2013 - May 2016Sydney, New South Wales, AuAt Austrade, I was responsible for overseeing the global branding, positioning and promotion of Australia’s international education sector - Australia’s largest service export valued at almost $20bn annually.This role included leading the development and implementation of the Australian Government’s strategic communication and engagement strategy and oversighting all campaigns and outreach communications including, online, eDMs and social media. I was also responsible for the continued development of the Council of Australian Governments endorsed StudyInAustralia.gov.au website which markets the benefits of Australian education in 38 languages.My role in Austrade also saw me oversee the production and development of the Australian Government’s Market Information Package (MIP) that provides strategic market intelligence to paid subscribers. The MIP is one of the Australian Government’s highest cost recovery products and is subscribed to by over 95 per cent of the Australian education sector. -
DirectorDepartment Of Industry Jun 2005 - Nov 2013Canberra, Act, AuI was responsible for the delivery of the National Resources Sector Workforce Strategy. This was a sector wide plan to address the skills and labour needs of the resources sector to manage the impact of the $1trillion investment boom. The Strategy assisted the resources sector to meet its increasing demand for skilled labour, maintain national momentum on addressing skills shortages, and contributed to the development of Australia’s productive capacity. I have previously managed the $500 million Teaching and Learning Capital Fund for Vocational Education and Training and the integration of the $500 million Australian Technical Colleges program into the broader Australian Training effort. -
Co-Founder, DirectorGreck Technologies Jun 2001 - Jul 2010I Co-founded Greck Technologies, a technology sales and service business focusing on custom designed computers and IT infrastructure for personal and commercial clients.
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Regional Manager, Act, NswPure And Natural Beverages Feb 2004 - Jun 2005I worked for Pure and Natural Beverages as the Regional Manager for the Canberra and Country NSW. During my time in this role I was responsible managing the daily operations of a high-pressure and fast-paced multi-million dollar business. This included: setting and meeting budgets; building client relationships, negotiating terms of trade, supply contracts, business forecasting and stock control.
Blake Wilson Skills
Government
Management
Training
Policy
Stakeholder Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Business Development
Project Management
Negotiation
Change Management
Public Speaking
Crm
Budgets
Governance
Policy Analysis
Organizational Development
Public Policy
Business
Contract Management
Marketing
Blake Wilson Education Details
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Australian Institute Of Company DirectorsBusiness / Governance -
University Of CanberraEntrepreneurship
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Marist College Canberra
Frequently Asked Questions about Blake Wilson
What company does Blake Wilson work for?
Blake Wilson works for Norsta Maritime
What is Blake Wilson's role at the current company?
Blake Wilson's current role is General Manager.
What schools did Blake Wilson attend?
Blake Wilson attended Australian Institute Of Company Directors, University Of Canberra, Marist College Canberra.
What are some of Blake Wilson's interests?
Blake Wilson has interest in Health.
What skills is Blake Wilson known for?
Blake Wilson has skills like Government, Management, Training, Policy, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Development, Project Management, Negotiation, Change Management, Public Speaking, Crm.
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