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Australia

Claritas Consulting partners with clients to deliver change and transformation. Our clients are some of the biggest brands in Australia - ranging from ASX listed companies to major federal departments. They work with Claritas Consulting to leverage the benefits of their agile, digital and ways of working (WOW) investments.

Melbourne, Sydney Australia

Organisations today face a permanent white water of change as a result of fast moving social, economic and organizational conditions. More than ever before there is a need for business to leverage resources to realise benefits.White Water Consulting assists organisations in the achievement of business benefit through exceptional Transformation, Program and Project Management.Recently completed assignments include:1) Business Model Design and Marketing / Sales coaching for UK… Show more Organisations today face a permanent white water of change as a result of fast moving social, economic and organizational conditions. More than ever before there is a need for business to leverage resources to realise benefits.White Water Consulting assists organisations in the achievement of business benefit through exceptional Transformation, Program and Project Management.Recently completed assignments include:1) Business Model Design and Marketing / Sales coaching for UK Professional Services firms regarding business development opportunity resulting from the United Kingdom's prospective withdrawal from the European Union (Brexit) changes impacting UK Businesses and Government2) Scoping, planning and initial business design and development leadership of a start up financial services company in business lending in the SME sector (Judo Capital)3) Business Design, restructuring and transition management of Victoria's largest privately owned real estate property management group4) Restructuring of segment leading Professional Services Group including Consultancy, Learning and Recruitment divisions. Provision of governance review supported with Director and Executive coaching and mentoring5) National Australia Bank 1) review of Business Banking Change & Project Management and 2) Program Consultancy and Program Management of Bank of the Future for Business Program encompassing Customer Portfolio Alignment, Establishment of Centralised Lending Function, enhancement of Business Servicing Delivery and Optimisation of Business Banking Centre Operation Show less

Melbourne, Australia

M5Trust develops and implements business alignment solutions to bring quantifiable value to corporations and enable CEO’s & boards to deliver more effective outcomes in shorter time frames. Key achievements in this role included:Development and implementation of ‘next generation’ governance solutions which deliver quantifiable value to corporations and enable Boards to ensure delivery of more effective outcomes in shorter time frames from managementCorporitisation of a national… Show more M5Trust develops and implements business alignment solutions to bring quantifiable value to corporations and enable CEO’s & boards to deliver more effective outcomes in shorter time frames. Key achievements in this role included:Development and implementation of ‘next generation’ governance solutions which deliver quantifiable value to corporations and enable Boards to ensure delivery of more effective outcomes in shorter time frames from managementCorporitisation of a national telecommunication and postal company involving strategic planning, business improvement, capital raising, structured finance and privatization.Multiple capital raisings for an interactive television company involving sourcing funds, strategic planning and negotiations.Advisory Board Member to UK Based E-Commerce Software Company in launching in Asia Pacific MarketDue diligence for Private Equity Investors and Venture Capitalists in the financial and retail sector’s opportunitiesFeasibility assessment for structuring of a $40M p.a. joint venture combining waste management and environmental consulting companiesAssisting a multinational Defence Engineering firm to achieve strategic objectives through executive coaching, mentoring and implementation of sales and client services delivery models with supporting systemsSuccessful implementation of Business Recovery Strategy and management as CEO of a revised business model for a start up Internet Service Provider offering wireless and satellite broadband services including IP telephony to remote and regional Australia Show less

Melbourne, Australia

M5Trust develops and implements business alignment solutions to bring quantifiable value to corporations and enable CEO’s & boards to deliver more effective outcomes in shorter time frames. Key achievements in this role included:Acquisition target selection and negotiations within Defence Engineering Sector for Multi National CompanyPositioning and sale of leading Australian Promotions and conference groupPositioning and sale of a Leading Executive Search Firm to Candle… Show more M5Trust develops and implements business alignment solutions to bring quantifiable value to corporations and enable CEO’s & boards to deliver more effective outcomes in shorter time frames. Key achievements in this role included:Acquisition target selection and negotiations within Defence Engineering Sector for Multi National CompanyPositioning and sale of leading Australian Promotions and conference groupPositioning and sale of a Leading Executive Search Firm to Candle AustraliaReview of Zurich Financial Services Australian operation, Strategic Planning and assessment of the IT competency to deliver against targets resulting in the implementation of necessary people, process, systems and structural changes. Health checks of all major projects, restructuring and Management of IT Services Department until Executive search for CIO was completed and implementation of Corporate Solutions Office. Review and planning role for the migration of IAG NZ to Australian IAG Huon (core policy administration) and Bonus SystemsExpert witness for IAG NZ in order to arrange out of court settlements with suppliers due to continued delays involving modification of software by British supplier Project Review and turnaround of the $80M Project Endeavour for IAG New Zealand. Project Endeavour to deliver customer and claims management for NZI and State Insurance Customers. Although project was put back on track it was to be subject to further business case review and continued delivery by suppliers to meet commitments. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Planpower Consulting was a management consultancy firm specialising in the alignment of planning, processes, structures and information systems with an organisation's strategic direction. The key focus of this organisation was the implementation of strategy through effective business project management.As a co founder of Planpower Consulting my major achievements included:Significant revenue Growth over a four year period Design and adaptation of business & supporting… Show more Planpower Consulting was a management consultancy firm specialising in the alignment of planning, processes, structures and information systems with an organisation's strategic direction. The key focus of this organisation was the implementation of strategy through effective business project management.As a co founder of Planpower Consulting my major achievements included:Significant revenue Growth over a four year period Design and adaptation of business & supporting financial modelsdevelopment and implementation and management of Business Plans, Marketing Strategy & Budgets Development and execution of Brand and Maketing Strategy Initial establishment of financial policy and procedures and management of financial function Management of finance & administration function prior to the fulfillment of these roles Establishment of corporate governance structure including privacyDevelopment & implementation of client service delivery modelDevelopment of marketing collateral & assisting in the design & development of Web site Recruitment & career managementCoaching and mentoring of consulting staff Development and implementation Integrated Project Support Environment tools, techniques and methodologies Bid management with partners including Morgan & Banks, NEC , IBM and CSC.Development of merger business model and participation in aborted IPO due to Stock market downturnSuccessful Sale to UXC Pty LtdEstablishment and Sale of Veracity Careers and Contracting to Monster.Com Show less

Master'S Degree, Information Systems Management

Diploma, Corporate Director

Graduate Diploma, Business Information Technology

Bachelor Of Applied Science, Medical Record Administration

Associate Diploma, Medical Record Administration

Higher School Certuficate