I am the VP Alliances & Partners of Globalization Partner's Australia & New Zealand business. In this role my responsibility is to develop, grow, support and manage our Alliance and Partner network. As an integral part of the most dynamic and fast growing global region, APAC, Globalization Partners is an important enabler of business expansion.New work paradigms have become clear in these uncertain times. Now work can and is conducted anywhere online. In addition, business need to reduce the time to enter new markets to ensure they take advantage of change in a timely manner. If they are not their competitors are. Globalization Partners simplifies international business by enabling companies to hire teams in 187 countries without setting up branch offices or subsidiaries. Your clients find the talent, and we put their team members on our locally compliant payroll. This lifts the burden of navigating global HR, tax, and legal matters from your clients’ shoulders to ours.Globalization Partners flattens barriers to global business by making it easy for companies to hire employees anywhere in the world within a few business days. The company delivers these capabilities through its Global Expansion Platform™, which allows companies to hire employees throughout the world without having to navigate complex international legal, tax, and HR issues.Our Global Expansion Platform™ enables you to hire in more than 170 countries within days, and without the need to set up costly international subsidiaries. You identify great talent anywhere in the world, and we put your team members on our locally compliant payroll and benefits plans in-country. Hire the world on one platform…Globalization Partners: we'll manage the risk, you manage your business.www.globalization-partners.com

In April 2014 I moved from IBM to ADP to start a role as VP Sales. I was excited, apprehensive, keen to learn. What I didn't know was how much I'd learn, what wonderful friendships I'd make, how long I'd remain.So after seven wonderful, successful and fulfilling years I approached my manager and discussed a transition out. Not because I'd fallen out of 'love' with ADP and the people, but because it was time to hand the baton over and other a refresh and new ideas in. For myself, it was time to dial down the volume a little too. What is clear to me is that if you bring your "authentic self" to work, you show passion for the business, you are empathetic and make people the center of your concern, if you look to your numbers and the business margins; you'll reap the rewards.Yesterday afternoon the team came together (virtually) to say goodbye one last time. I was really humbled by the care and the numbers of attendees (perhaps someone made it compulsory ?). Sure there was some friendly roasting, a book of photos including the worst dad dancing, the most embarrassing dress ups. Also too so many heartfelt thanks. And that is what I did too. I thanked my sales managers, my leaders, the broader business leadership team I was a part of, every sales person for their support and care over the journey. I won't thank everyone by name. I've already done that. So as I work through May in a 'gardening leave' capacity, I will have time to reflect and renew. And in June I start my new work chapter. Once again I'm excited, a little apprehensive and keen to learn.(more to come on that in early June).

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) is one of the largest providers of business processing and cloud-based solutions – including payroll, talent management, human resource management, benefits administration and time and attendance – to employers around the world. We build configurable solutions that can fit your organisation's unique goals and increase your productivity.ADP serves about 620,000 organizations in more than 125 countries, including 425,000 small-business clients and 26,000 vehicle dealerships. Over 80 percent of FORTUNE 500® companies and more than 90 FORTUNE 100 companies use at least one of ADP's services.Partnering with ADP means you get solutions with the latest technology – so you can focus your limited time and resources on your business, not back-office administration.Wherever you do business – across the street or around the world – you can count on ADP to help you succeed.

IBM Australia Ltd• Business Unit Executive of IBM Software Services business reporting to GM Software Group + AP Services Executive• Full P&L responsibility for business annually revenues• Sales, Delivery, Operations and Resourcing teams (200 + staff, 14 Sales, 8 People Managers)• Three lines of business (Consulting Services, Education Services, Premium Support (AVP))• Managed double-digit year to year growth• Successful integration of 20+ major Software enterprise acquisitions• Leadership of high performance team

IBM Australia Ltd• Manager of IBM Software Services Consulting business• Direct responsibility for Sales, Delivery and Resourcing teams (110 + staff, 8 Sales, 8 People Managers)• Develop consulting practice• Direct P&L responsibility for annual revenue target• Successful transition to new management• Successful team restructure

• Leader of Enterprise Support business• First in world delivery of cross-brand Enterprise Support• Successfully managed largest contracts sold WW• Double digit revenues growth YtY• People management across ANZ (25 professionals)• Successful business and people leadership

• Technical account management• World-wide account • Increased account value by 80%• Successful transition process