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Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Responsible for overall management of this landmark USAID project in Papua New Guinea, a 5-yearpartnership with the Government of PNG to advance the country’s journey to self-reliance by contributing significantly to achieving the goal of providing electricity access to 70% of PNG’s households by 2030. Oversee technical, human resources, administrative, financial, operational, security and logistical management. Establish and maintain relationships at senior executive and board level with… Show more Responsible for overall management of this landmark USAID project in Papua New Guinea, a 5-yearpartnership with the Government of PNG to advance the country’s journey to self-reliance by contributing significantly to achieving the goal of providing electricity access to 70% of PNG’s households by 2030. Oversee technical, human resources, administrative, financial, operational, security and logistical management. Establish and maintain relationships at senior executive and board level with key beneficiaries in PNG. Coordinate efforts with other bilateral and multilateral donors. Liaise with USAID Mission in the Philippines and Port Moresby and RTI home office on technical, financial and reporting matters. Show less

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Responsible for overall management of this landmark USAID project in Papua New Guinea, a 5-yearpartnership with the Government of PNG to advance the country’s journey to self-reliance by contributing significantly to achieving the goal of providing electricity access to 70% of PNG’s households by 2030. Oversee technical, human resources, administrative, financial, operational, security and logistical management. Establish and maintain relationships at senior executive and board level with… Show more Responsible for overall management of this landmark USAID project in Papua New Guinea, a 5-yearpartnership with the Government of PNG to advance the country’s journey to self-reliance by contributing significantly to achieving the goal of providing electricity access to 70% of PNG’s households by 2030. Oversee technical, human resources, administrative, financial, operational, security and logistical management. Establish and maintain relationships at senior executive and board level with key beneficiaries in PNG. Coordinate efforts with other bilateral and multilateral donors. Liaise with USAID Mission in the Philippines and Port Moresby and RTI home office on technical, financial and reporting matters. Show less

Australia/Papua New Guinea

Second in charge of USAID project in Papua New Guinea. Ensure efficient and compliant administration of the project and facilitate technical and/or operational aspects of project implementation.

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Lead the team responsible for developing and executing Australian Government funded electrification projects in Papua New Guinea delivered by PNG Power Limited.- Identify, develop and manage new infrastructure and facility rehabilitation projects, many of which have multiple stakeholders.- Regular engagement at all levels within PNG Power including Managing Director, executive team, engineers and lands officers.- Liaise with other donors and their program managers to optimise… Show more Lead the team responsible for developing and executing Australian Government funded electrification projects in Papua New Guinea delivered by PNG Power Limited.- Identify, develop and manage new infrastructure and facility rehabilitation projects, many of which have multiple stakeholders.- Regular engagement at all levels within PNG Power including Managing Director, executive team, engineers and lands officers.- Liaise with other donors and their program managers to optimise outcomes and minimise overlap. Show less

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Responsible for operations, maintenance and development of PNG Power’s hydro and thermal power stations. 350+ staff and 540 MW of installed capacity at more than 30 locations across the country. Generate low cost power, when it’s needed, safely. Jointly responsible with executive colleagues for the reform and modernisation of PNG Power into a lower cost, more reliable utility with satisfied customers.

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Responsible for company-wide business development, strategic and business planning, sustainable development, relationships with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), regulatory and tariff management and relationships with multilateral and bilateral funding organisations.PNG Power Limited is a fully integrated power authority responsible for generation, transmission, distribution and retailing of electricity throughout Papua New Guinea and servicing individual electricity consumers. It… Show more Responsible for company-wide business development, strategic and business planning, sustainable development, relationships with Independent Power Producers (IPPs), regulatory and tariff management and relationships with multilateral and bilateral funding organisations.PNG Power Limited is a fully integrated power authority responsible for generation, transmission, distribution and retailing of electricity throughout Papua New Guinea and servicing individual electricity consumers. It operates 34 centres in PNG, has a total of 4100km of transmission and distribution lines and serves more than 100,000 customers. Show less

Brisbane

Bespoke management consulting to the resources and heavy transportation industries. Adding value in:Business Development – Identifying the best way to grow the business, develop sound and compelling business plans, holistic and detailed due diligence.Marketing – Develop and implement commercial strategy; negotiate, align and optimise commodity sales and supply chain contracts; transportation studies; develop and maintain strategic customer relationships.Business Planning – Develop… Show more Bespoke management consulting to the resources and heavy transportation industries. Adding value in:Business Development – Identifying the best way to grow the business, develop sound and compelling business plans, holistic and detailed due diligence.Marketing – Develop and implement commercial strategy; negotiate, align and optimise commodity sales and supply chain contracts; transportation studies; develop and maintain strategic customer relationships.Business Planning – Develop and execute an integrated suite of business plans from strategy through to budgets. Key elements include cross-functional team engagement, identification and mitigation of risks, establishing the appropriate balance between governance and agility, and setting the right metrics.Due Diligence – commodity sales and supply chain contracts, risk management, enterprise-wide diagnostics.Corporate Governance – Non-Executive Director, Company Secretary. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Managed $300M+ per year revenue, P&L and balance sheet responsibility for Aurizon’s coal haulage business in two corridors.Managed and improved contract profitability for more than 50 Mtpa of coal haulage in the Hunter Valley and South West Corridors. Achieved 25% increase in Hunter Valley coal tonnages from core and spot customers.Business Development - Identified and developed medium and longer term revenue growth opportunities, developed business cases for internal approval, prepared… Show more Managed $300M+ per year revenue, P&L and balance sheet responsibility for Aurizon’s coal haulage business in two corridors.Managed and improved contract profitability for more than 50 Mtpa of coal haulage in the Hunter Valley and South West Corridors. Achieved 25% increase in Hunter Valley coal tonnages from core and spot customers.Business Development - Identified and developed medium and longer term revenue growth opportunities, developed business cases for internal approval, prepared and presented proposals to customers, and negotiated contracts.Mentored, developed and managed Key Account Managers, Project Managers and Access Advisors.Project Director for developing strategic plans for the company’s customers, corridors and commodities. Project Director for developing and embedding rigorous Contract Performance Management approach into regular business processes.Built and managed strategic relationships with customers' executive management and established Aurizon as supply chain partner of choice.Managed relevant customer-related stakeholders (ports, below rail providers, industry groups, governments).Director of Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator (HVCCC). Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Managed integrated, full-cycle business plans, Business Excellence diagnostics, corporate governance for joint venture, and investment analyst visits.Led integrated business planning processes across BMA, including Strategic Plan, Life of Asset Plan, 5 Year Business Plan and Budget. Required regular mine-site work to engage with site management teams. Served on BHP Billiton Steering Committee to develop and implement full cycle, integrated business planning processes across the enterprise… Show more Managed integrated, full-cycle business plans, Business Excellence diagnostics, corporate governance for joint venture, and investment analyst visits.Led integrated business planning processes across BMA, including Strategic Plan, Life of Asset Plan, 5 Year Business Plan and Budget. Required regular mine-site work to engage with site management teams. Served on BHP Billiton Steering Committee to develop and implement full cycle, integrated business planning processes across the enterprise, from Strategic Plan through to Budget. Critical factor was ensuring each higher level plan guided and informed subsequent, lower level plans. Successful integration translated long-term strategic objectives into short-term company, team and individual KPIs. Directed Business Excellence evaluations across BMA using a comprehensive diagnostic system based on the Brazilian PNQ framework. This process identified Leading Practices in business critical areas and shared them across the enterprice. Served on evaluation teams at other BHP Billiton assets (Ekati Diamond Mine, Olympic Dam) and on company-wide steering group to improve Business Excellence evaluations across BHP Billiton.Company Secretary for BMA and joint venture entities (Board and three subcommittees). Drove improved engagement with and between diverse Owners. Developed and deployed clearer corporate governance frameworks.Manage visits from investment analysts for both joint venture owners, including messaging and presentations, Q&As and logistics. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Managed joint venture partner development, product marketing strategy and contracting, EPC contracting strategy, intellectual property, information technology and corporate planning activities.Managed company’s search for strategic joint venture partners, including identifying and negotiating with prospective partners, directing external advisors and managing due diligence processes. Successfully completed intensive technical and financial due diligence process with five-company Japanese… Show more Managed joint venture partner development, product marketing strategy and contracting, EPC contracting strategy, intellectual property, information technology and corporate planning activities.Managed company’s search for strategic joint venture partners, including identifying and negotiating with prospective partners, directing external advisors and managing due diligence processes. Successfully completed intensive technical and financial due diligence process with five-company Japanese consortium who then agreed in principle to invest.Developed and maintained business modelling for internal and external use.Managed sales contracts and relationships with customers for marketing ultra low sulphur naphtha and fuel oil. Developed medium and longer term marketing strategies for product suite including intermediate and finished products (fuel oil, naphtha, petrol, diesel, sulphur).Managed extensive due diligence processes to support corporate financing activities.Managed company’s interests in breakthrough ATP Technology, including licensing with Government of Alberta, Canada (technology owner) and worldwide marketing and sublicensing.Managed commercial aspects of company’s technology research programs conducted privately and through joint industry and government funding at universities. Show less

Calgary, Canada Area

Developed investment and marketing opportunities for sulphur and sulphur fertiliser processing and handling facilities in Canada and internationally.Repeated sales of sulphur pouring and storage equipment to Tengizchevroil (ChevronTexaco) in Kazakhstan over three years. Managed all facets of business – identified opportunity, promotion, sales, design, fabrication, commissioning, training and troubleshooting.Key player in A$5 million repurchase of sulphur forming and handling facility at… Show more Developed investment and marketing opportunities for sulphur and sulphur fertiliser processing and handling facilities in Canada and internationally.Repeated sales of sulphur pouring and storage equipment to Tengizchevroil (ChevronTexaco) in Kazakhstan over three years. Managed all facets of business – identified opportunity, promotion, sales, design, fabrication, commissioning, training and troubleshooting.Key player in A$5 million repurchase of sulphur forming and handling facility at BP refinery in Brisbane. Included evaluation of markets for sulphur as a nutrient as well as a fertiliser feedstock.Promoted numerous projects in Canada including proposed C$25 million sulphur forming and export terminal in northern British Columbia. Managed all aspects of projects including economics, design, environmental permitting, stakeholder relations, land acquisition and customers.Managed company promotions including launching new website, trade shows and numerous print advertising activities. Show less

Calgary, Canada

Established and led new cross-commodity group responsible for the supply, processing, transportation and marketing of proprietary and third party sulphur, natural gas liquids and petroleum coke.Managed company’s departure from Canadian international sulphur marketing cartel (Prism) to sell sulphur directly to fertiliser and chemical markets. Negotiated and managed agreements for marketing agents, rail and ocean logistics, trade finance and insurance. Ongoing sales contract negotiation and… Show more Established and led new cross-commodity group responsible for the supply, processing, transportation and marketing of proprietary and third party sulphur, natural gas liquids and petroleum coke.Managed company’s departure from Canadian international sulphur marketing cartel (Prism) to sell sulphur directly to fertiliser and chemical markets. Negotiated and managed agreements for marketing agents, rail and ocean logistics, trade finance and insurance. Ongoing sales contract negotiation and management.Managed proprietary and contracted assets for processing and transporting three commodities.Managed marketing of 1.2 million tonnes per year of commodities with C$100 million annual revenue. Sold sulphur and petroleum coke in 12 countries. Required frequent overseas travel.Director, Business Development, Husky Power Ltd. 1992 - 1994Identify and develop opportunities for investment in, and marketing natural gas to, cogeneration and independent power plants across North America.Analysed and negotiated acquisition of shares in and gas marketing to Canadian and U.S. cogeneration projects; project values C$40 million to C$180 million. Developed Husky Power investment strategy for approval by Board of Directors.First Chairman of the Independent Power Producers Society of Alberta (IPPSA). Show less

Graduate, Order Of Merit

Basc, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: EUS

Mba, Finance, Strategy, Policy, Dean'S List

Activities and Societies: MBA Society