David Roche Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Strategy and transformation focusing on organisational direction, continuous improvement and organisational optimisation.PIP is an operational and organisational consultancy that helps its clients transform and thrive in changing times via programs of work that focus equally on achieving stretch financial outcomes, building internal capability and changing the way businesses run (the 'wiring'). It unleashes the potential in organisations to create lasting impact.

Melbourne, Australia

As 2IC/COO oversaw the rebuild and enhancement of this peak professional services and credentialling NFP to reinforce its position as peak organisation in its space.Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) is health sector Not-For-Profit that is the peak membership body for medical professionals dedicated to gastroenterological health and patient care in Australia. The scope of operations covering the support of research and development, advocacy and coordination around… Show more As 2IC/COO oversaw the rebuild and enhancement of this peak professional services and credentialling NFP to reinforce its position as peak organisation in its space.Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) is health sector Not-For-Profit that is the peak membership body for medical professionals dedicated to gastroenterological health and patient care in Australia. The scope of operations covering the support of research and development, advocacy and coordination around gastroenterological issues, education of practitioners, and the organisation of the landmark industry conference for the sector. My deliverables covered external and internal outcomes from new program development, credentialing, finance, risk, research management, IT management, human resources and supporting advocacy initiatives. Show less

Melbourne

Acquired, turned around, operated and sold this multi store (physical and ecommerce) retail cycling clothing and accessories - more than doubling profit and same store sales. This involved fundamental repositioning of this specialty retailer in a dynamic environment with change and performance improvement in all areas of the business - both physical and online. Acquired as a failing business and operating in a vigorously, and globally, competitive market this business more than doubled sales… Show more Acquired, turned around, operated and sold this multi store (physical and ecommerce) retail cycling clothing and accessories - more than doubling profit and same store sales. This involved fundamental repositioning of this specialty retailer in a dynamic environment with change and performance improvement in all areas of the business - both physical and online. Acquired as a failing business and operating in a vigorously, and globally, competitive market this business more than doubled sales and was regarded as the most professional operator in its specialty in Australia.Outcomes included doubling physical and online sales with improved margins and increased customer base. This achieved through focus on customer needs involving store rationalisation and change, staff training, tailored marketing, continuous operational improvements and ongoing innovation of web presence and online advertising. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Independent consulting projects for Board & Senior Execuive teams focussing on strategy development, improving strategic capability, corporate development, identification and managment of major change and initatives.

Melbourne, Australia

As director supported management in the financial stabilisation of the organisation, led strategic review that initiated the merger the aligned with Blue Earth. Physical Activity Australia was dedicated to supporting Australians to improve health outcomes through physical activity, through advocacy, credentialling and representing exercise professionals. A not for profit entity established in 1982 and with nearly 30 years‘ experience, this was Australia’s leading organisation working… Show more As director supported management in the financial stabilisation of the organisation, led strategic review that initiated the merger the aligned with Blue Earth. Physical Activity Australia was dedicated to supporting Australians to improve health outcomes through physical activity, through advocacy, credentialling and representing exercise professionals. A not for profit entity established in 1982 and with nearly 30 years‘ experience, this was Australia’s leading organisation working towards change and improvement to physical activity environments. David was vice-president and a non-executive director with a focus on supporting strategy, finance, marketing and governance issues Show less

Melbourne, Australia

Managed government relations, business planning program, and facilitated cross- agricultural industry initiatives including program/project evaluation development. Drove first industry wide, multi party - Research Development & Extension. This aligned stakeholders (funders, providers, recipients) and is credited for preserving and increasing the efficiency of industry spend

Developed consultative planning approach to maximise returns on organisations funds and influence industry spend of $150m pa using value based principles. Built director level peer to peer industry strategy forum including entities with over $15b in sales. Facilitated (and at times drove) peer to peer research and development evaluation across $500m in spend in Agriculture to support ongoing investment in this area.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Director of Business and Financial Advisory Branch of Victorian Department of Infrastructure. Including Project Manager of the successful Train & Tram Refranchising initiative (PPP) worth over $5b, and strategic and commercial reviews across the broad portfolio of DOI activities

Melbourne, Australia

Manager in the Strategy group - undertaking and leading studies in Australia, Indonesia & the Philippines. Including review of diverse conglomerates to identifying areas of strategic investment and divestment.

A strategy consulting firm with a strength in Value Based Management approaches to strategy and planning. Led studies including review of $1b consumer products firm and $500m heavy engineering entity. These led to alignment of internal executive teams and refocus of investment areas.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Broad role from both marketing and finance areas including business development. post merger integration and rationalisation of Heinz and Watties Australia and New Zealand, forecasting and strategy.

Delivered outcomes from a development strategy for a regional area where significant change was occurring that launched new opportunities that are now well established in the markets for existing assets, to providing assessment for negotiation on the electricity supply contract to Victorias largest industrial energy user

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science & Pure Mathematics

Diploma, Investments And Securities

Diploma, Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services