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Cairns, Qld, Au

As Group CEO of Norsta, I lead a team dedicated to delivering integrated maritime sustainment solutions that support Australia’s defence and commercial maritime sectors. With strategically located facilities in Cairns and Darwin, we provide tailored, high-quality maintenance services that ensure vessel operational readiness, safety, and longevity.My role focuses on driving Norsta’s vision of building a resilient, sovereign maritime capability for Australia. This involves fostering a diverse and skilled workforce, collaborating with trusted partners, and delivering innovative solutions that meet the complex needs of our clients.With a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and excellence, I am committed to positioning Norsta as a leader in maritime sustainment and contributing to Australia’s regional and national growth.

Brisbane, Au

As trusted Interim Senior Executive and Chief Transformation Officer, I led enterprise-wide transformations for organisations valued from $100M to $37B across Government and Private sector, driving strategic change across industries like infrastructure, the public sector, and mining. My mandate was to design and execute strategy, align stakeholders, and enable digital transformation, all while enhancing operational efficiencies, governance, and financial performance.Key Achievements:Infrastructure Transformation: Directed a $37B infrastructure portfolio transformation, elevating financial oversight and operational performance across a vast network—impacting over 550,000 customers and 85,000 staff.Enterprise Optimisation: Identified $400M in cost savings and growth opportunities through operational improvements across supply chain, procurement, and contract renegotiations.ICT Workforce Transformation: Led a $300M transformation program, delivering 127.5% cost optimisation and strengthening workforce capabilities across a complex ICT environment.Mining Strategic Review: Executed an in-depth review of project management processes for a major mining company, uncovering critical inefficiencies and restoring financial stability.Regulatory Transformation: Overhauled governance and regulatory frameworks for a public sector organisation, driving operational efficiencies and ensuring strategic alignment with regulatory requirements.

Deakin, Australian Capital Territory, Au

As a dedicated Member of the Board of Directors at the Australian Peacekeeper and Peacemaker Veterans' Association, I actively contribute to the strategic direction and governance of the organisation. Our mission is to support and advocate for the welfare and rights of Australian peacekeepers and peacemakers, ensuring their contributions and sacrifices are recognized and honored.

New Farm, Qld, Au

As the Chief Client Officer, I led LawMaster's client services functions, delivering a range of ICT and business solutions across the APAC region. This C-Suite role involved strategic leadership, financial optimisation, and enhancing client satisfaction. I uplifted operational excellence, client service delivery and drove financial growth.

Providing interim management, strategy transformation and management consulting solutions across small to medium enterprises during COVID-19 to help with business continuity, cashflow management, business valuation and market segmentation.

Eagle Farm, Qld, Au

As General Manager for a tech start-up, I was responsible for developing and leading long-term strategy and operational capabilities for a tech start-up, driving significant business growth and operational efficiencies.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

A strategy and operations senior manager, specialising in cross-functional transformations, focusing on complex strategy and asset intensive environments. I developed and implemented strategic plans to drive transformation and operational excellence, delivering effective and efficient outcomes for Tier 1 clients with budgets exceeding $1B.Industries: Defence, Aviation, Logistics, Asset Management, Utilities, Government, Supply Chain

Purchased two under performing retail businesses in need of turnarounds.2 locations, 10 staff, 100% ROI on exit

Canberra, Au

Managing day-to-day operations and performance of 60+ asset maintenance and logistics personnel. Asset Management, logistics, supply chain and operations management of $100M+ complex assets across 8 sites with key logistics and supply chain management. Revamped operational efficiency and transparency on asset performance and personnel by 20%. Project management of large-scale asset performance upgrades and enhancement in multisite operations. Deployed to Afghanistan twice (2008 & 2012), with multi site management including; critical asset management, logistics, supply chain and maintenance for electronic equipment, resource control, critical project time lines, and operational management for 8 sites.

Doctorate Of Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

Bachelor Of Business, Management

Cert Iv Electro Technology

Leadership And Management