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An energetic, strategic, and entrepreneurial business builder and non executive director with strong EQ & IQ that has the experience, mindset and resilience to effectively lead organisations during periods of change, business transformation, and in tough fiscal environments across the corporate, multinational, public, private and government sectors.A highly experienced and commercial CEO with a track record of success in identifying and delivering profitable growth in blue chip global multinational, ASX listed, start-up and private companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, industrial, medical technology, environmental, water, research and innovation sectors across Australia, North America & Europe.A commercial, non-executive director with broad experience across diverse regulated industry sectors including ASX listed, private, government and not for profit within Australia and internationally in the life sciences, water, industrial, environmental and education sectors.That is committed to driving the growth and change agenda at a pace with which the organization and its people are comfortable through success in business strategy, global technology commercialisation, customer and operational excellence.
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Non Executive DirectorOptalert Holdings Pty Ltd Sep 2021 - PresentMelbourne, Victoria, AustraliaOptalert Holdings Pty Ltd is a private company whose principal activities are the commercial sale of fatigue and drowsiness detection devices in the mining and automotive sectors and the continued research and development of their products in the medical area with a particular focus on neurological disease.
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Non Executive Director;Chair Of Audit & Risk CommitteeGoulburn Valley Water Nov 2017 - PresentVictoria, AustraliaGoulburn Valley Water is a Government owned regional water corporation providing urban water and waste water services to a population of over 125,000 in cities & towns from the outskirts of Melbourne in the south to the Murray River in the north. Revenue of over $80m & an asset base of $900m.♦ Chair - Audit & Compliance Committee
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Managing DirectorOrius Pty Ltd Mar 2014 - PresentAustraliaStrategic business advisory, technology commercialization and governance services in regulated customer facing industries specializing in the life sciences and industrial sectors across the corporate, private , not for profit and government sectors.
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Business Adviser Medical Technologies & PharmaceuticalsAustralian Industry Group (Ai Group) Jul 2020 - Jun 2023Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaIndustry Partner to the Federal Governments ,Entrepreneur's Program focusing on growth SME's with turnover between $1.5M to $100M develop & grow -
ChairCamberwell Girls Grammar School Apr 2018 - Jan 2021AustraliaFounded in 1920 and located in Canterbury ,Victoria ,Australia Camberwell Girls Grammar School is one of Australia's leading independent Anglican girls school ,providing early learning ,primary & secondary education to its 780 Students .The school offers opportunities for every student to be the creator of their own destiny in an environment focused firmly on the future. A company limited by guarantee with a total asset base of $120M -
Business Adviser Medical Technologies & PharmaceuticalsDeloitte Jul 2019 - Jun 2020Industry Partner to the Federal Governments Aus Industry Entrepreneur's Program focusing on high growth SME's with an annual turnover of up to $100 M -
Head Of Government Relations & Market AccessWard Medication Management Jul 2018 - Jun 2020AustraliaFounded in 1997 Ward Health Group Pty Ltd is a privately owned company that is one of Australia’s leading clinical pharmacy companies providing medication management and related educational services to general practitioners and allied healthcare professionals operating in Australia's aged and home care markets. We believe, together, we can prevent harm caused by medication and ensure people live healthier, happier lives. -
Non Executive DirectorVictorian Fisheries Authority May 2017 - Jun 2019Melbourne, AustraliaThe Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) is a recently established independent statutory authority established by the Victorian Government to effectively manage Victoria's fisheries resources.♦ Member - Audit & Risk Committee
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Non Executive DirectorThe Gordon Institute Of Technical & Further Education | Tafe Jul 2016 - Jul 2018Geelong West, AustraliaMinisterial Appointment by the Victorian Government.Winner of Australian Large Training Provider of the Year at the 2017 Australian Training Awards.Gordon Institute of TAFE is one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria delivering a range of TAFE courses from short courses to nationally accredited training across apprenticeships, traineeships, certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas.♦ Member - Finance & Sustainability Committee ♦ Member - Audit & Risk Management Committee
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Associate Director ♦ Life Sciences & HealthcareAfg Venture Group Oct 2015 - Oct 2017Sydney, AustraliaAsia & Australia based corporate advisory and investment firm focusing on the requirements of growth companies, listed & unlisted, in the areas of IT&T, Manufacturing, Healthcare /Life Sciences, Education, Resources, Food/Agri and family enterprises. Creating alliances, relationships and transactions in Australia and South East Asia including;♦ Mergers & Acquisitions♦ Investment & Capital Raising♦ Structured Finance♦ Strategy & Business Consulting ♦ Licensing for Private & Public Companies♦ Technology Commercialization into International Markets -
Chief Executive OfficerSmart Water Fund Dec 2009 - Feb 2014Melbourne, Australia$50m industry-led innovation & investment fund established between Victoria’s urban water utilities & the Victorian Government.♦ Chair Investment Review Committee I June 2009 - Dec 2015♦ Inaugural CEO & secured Board endorsement of new strategy♦ Oversaw the funding of 30 investments to the value of $10M over 3 years
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General Manager - Innovation & TechnologyDulux Group Jun 2005 - Aug 2008Melbourne, AustraliaDulux Goup is an ASX Top 50 Company employing over 2200 and turnover in excess of $1B.♦ Led the Group’s Innovation & Technology function across multiple sites throughout Australia.♦ Enabled the group to achieve over 35% of sales from new product innovation.♦ Developed & implemented the Group’s inaugural business-wide sustainability strategy.
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Managing DirectorEiffel Technologies Limited Nov 2000 - May 2005Melbourne, AustraliaASX Listed Australian biotechnology company that develops & commercialises drug delivery platforms that improve the performance & delivery of pharmaceuticals. Their technology paved the way for product line extensions for drugs approaching the end of their patent lives. ♦ Completed Australian capital raisings and secured grant funding of $23M ♦ Took the organisation global during the first phase of technology commercialization.♦ Negotiated major international licensing agreement with a global pharmaceutical company.♦ Negotiated 8 research agreements with Europe & North American organisations.♦ Strategic management of intellectual property portfolio to maximize commercial opportunities.
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Director Sales & MarketingAstrazeneca Pty Ltd Jun 1999 - Feb 2000Provide leadership strategic and operational direction to AstraZeneca's Primary Care Sales & Marketing Operation. -
Zeneca General Manager ♦ Country Manager ♦ Australia & New ZealandAstrazeneca Feb 1993 - Jun 1999Sydney, AustraliaAustralian sales, marketing and manufacturing Australian subsidiary of Zeneca Pharmaceuticals with over 250 employees. ♦ Doubled gross revenue and increased EBIT over five years.♦ Secured early registration & premium pricing of new market entrants.♦ Grew market share & minimized sales decline in the face of generic competition. ♦ Supplier of the Year recognizing service and marketing excellence for five consecutive years.♦ Won the “Australian Quality Award and maintained Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP2) Class A accreditation
Christine Cussen Skills
Christine Cussen Education Details
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Melbourne Business School -
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Applied Science
Frequently Asked Questions about Christine Cussen
What company does Christine Cussen work for?
Christine Cussen works for Orius Pty Ltd
What is Christine Cussen's role at the current company?
Christine Cussen's current role is Chief Executive Officer /Non-Executive Director /Business Advisory.
What schools did Christine Cussen attend?
Christine Cussen attended University Of Melbourne, Australian Institute Of Company Directors, Monash University, Swinburne University Of Technology.
What skills is Christine Cussen known for?
Christine Cussen has skills like Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Business Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Mergers And Acquisitions, Commercialization, Marketing, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Capital Markets, International Business Development, Healthcare Industry.
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