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OBJECTIVETo grow organisations and increase shareholder value by leveraging off existing strengths, optimising capabilities, increasing customer intimacy, targeting growth opportunities, and leading its people to achieve their purpose.EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS • Previous CEO roles with Bureau Veritas NZ and NZLABS. Other senior leadership experience at GM level in sizeable organisations including AsureQuality, Gribbles, Healthscope and Amdel• Experienced company director and Board Chair with 40 years of experience in NZ and Australia in commercial scientific services industries and laboratories including the global 'Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC)' sector• Experience leading sales and marketing teams, knowledge of FMCG and B2B structures and disciplines. I also have experience with the rebranding of organisations following mergers and acquisitions and a proven ability to drive growth• Passionate, ethical, consultative leader with excellent communication skills and proven achievements in developing high performing teams and cultures• Excellent strategic agility and commercial acumen, with lead roles in 12 M&A transactions up to $80m turnover.•• Proven experience driving customer focused initiatives which result in the delivery of superior customer value and sustainable competitive advantage• Having worked in private equity funded organisations, I have demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset, and well-developed understanding of risk and reward • I have had extensive Board interactions in my current roles and held 10 directorships in Australia, NZ and Singapore• Senior management roles in Australia, NZ and Singapore have provided me with international business experience. • Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, an innovative strategic thinker with strong influencing skills, a willingness to learn and always open to new ideas• High EQ, strong intellect, a proven problem solver with a mindset which challenges the status quo in order to constantly improve organisations• Proven knowledge and experience with science and technology as a business enabler • Strong financial acumen • Relevant tertiary qualifications in Science and Business studies, Graduate Director of AIOD and Member IODNZ

Listed skills include Food Industry, Food Safety, Haccp, Food Processing, and 22 others.