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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Kent is the largest privately-owned moving, secure storage and relocation company in Australia. With a national network of branches, agencies and international affiliations, which extend its operations all over the world.As General Manger, I’m helping transform and reinvent the relocation experience for our customers.

Melbourne, Australia

Consulting firm specialising in consumer goods - wholesale and retail markets:• Digital Strategy & Optimisation: advising on digital strategy and the improvement of systems and processes from a customer perspective• M&A: review and evaluation of industry consolidation and acquisition opportunities• Business & Brand strategy: developing business strategies and assessing business cases • Operations: maximising profitability; salesforce effectiveness; process engineering… Show more Consulting firm specialising in consumer goods - wholesale and retail markets:• Digital Strategy & Optimisation: advising on digital strategy and the improvement of systems and processes from a customer perspective• M&A: review and evaluation of industry consolidation and acquisition opportunities• Business & Brand strategy: developing business strategies and assessing business cases • Operations: maximising profitability; salesforce effectiveness; process engineering • Buying/Sourcing: identifying gross margin opportunities; product sourcing and private label strategies• Advising Start Ups such as, Fusion Musictech and The Lad Collective Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Luxury bedding omni channel retail concept launched at Westfield Doncaster, Vic.The Kerfird promise was simple - Redefining the way you buy a bed. A small format store focused on premium customers, one supplier, simplified pricing structure, experiential retailing with superior customer service.

Melbourne, Australia

Forty Winks is the market leader in the consumer goods retail bedding specialist channel, with over 90 franchised partners who specialise in the sales of bedding furniture and mattresses.As CEO, I was responsible for the overall strategic direction of the organisation, full financial responsibility, together with the operational functions and management of franchisees.During my tenure I developed and implemented a strategic business plan with a transformation agenda that… Show more Forty Winks is the market leader in the consumer goods retail bedding specialist channel, with over 90 franchised partners who specialise in the sales of bedding furniture and mattresses.As CEO, I was responsible for the overall strategic direction of the organisation, full financial responsibility, together with the operational functions and management of franchisees.During my tenure I developed and implemented a strategic business plan with a transformation agenda that delivered sales growth of $20m (two years of record sales) and increased market share (a first in four years). The organisation was restructured building a skill set to deliver growth, efficiencies and to foster a National Support Office culture of customer centricity. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

The Home Timber & Hardware Group, is a national retailer/wholesaler in the consumer goods sector, with a retail turnover of $1bn. The organisation operates in the Australian hardware industry and markets to 500 retailers. Woolworths Limited acquired the business in November 2009 as part of it’s entry into the Australian Home Improvement market. Key responsibilities included leading the integration of the business with Masters (Woolworths), managing all customer activities, staff… Show more The Home Timber & Hardware Group, is a national retailer/wholesaler in the consumer goods sector, with a retail turnover of $1bn. The organisation operates in the Australian hardware industry and markets to 500 retailers. Woolworths Limited acquired the business in November 2009 as part of it’s entry into the Australian Home Improvement market. Key responsibilities included leading the integration of the business with Masters (Woolworths), managing all customer activities, staff engagement, full P&L accountability, transformation initiatives and growth.During my tenure the business delivered EBIT growth of $11m via transformation and growth initiatives, significant rebate Income & trading profit increases, efficiencies of approx. $10m and the introduction of the private label business accounting for more than 25% of sales. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Responsibilities:• Management of $23m marketing budget• Customer Insights• Restructured the department into a centralised function, resulting in cost efficiencies of $2m • Investigated and implemented strategic options for the growth of the three marketing brands• Management of the marketing team, consisting of 10 employees, as well as 22 buyers in the Merchandise department

Melbourne, Australia

Responsibilities:• Purchases of $490m• Management of $44m inventory• Management of the national buying team, consisting of 22 employees• Growth of business rebate income and trading profit• Negotiating trading terms with all suppliers• Influencing 700 independent retailers to support major program initiatives• Import sourcing, development and launch of exclusive brands

Melbourne, Australia

• Developed and implemented the Corporate Business Plan, outlining profitable growth strategies (>$30m) for the organisation• The research, recommendation and successful divestment of the company's Steel Division, delivering $3m to the bottom line• The introduction, implementation and monitoring of the Balanced Scorecard across the organisation, resulting in corporate strategy communication, growth and efficiencies• The investigation and implementation of plumbing products as a… Show more • Developed and implemented the Corporate Business Plan, outlining profitable growth strategies (>$30m) for the organisation• The research, recommendation and successful divestment of the company's Steel Division, delivering $3m to the bottom line• The introduction, implementation and monitoring of the Balanced Scorecard across the organisation, resulting in corporate strategy communication, growth and efficiencies• The investigation and implementation of plumbing products as a new channel for the organisation, with estimated sales of $35m within the launch year Show less

Melbourne, Australia

• Marketing management of the Decorative Segment - representing a net contribution of $70m• Product Management of key brands and leader of the Product Development Team• Promotion and Advertising Budget of $3m