David Thomas Email & Phone Number

Ireland

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, I

Dublin, Ireland

• Implemented weekly, global liquidity and accounts receivable status reporting.• Formulated the Group’s bank rationalisation strategy which will lead to the consolidation of fifty-seven different banking relationships into just five.

Dublin, Ireland

• Structured and established a regulated fund and provided investment advice to private equity and pension fund investors.• Project managed the acquisition, finance, refurbishment and subsequent sale of 84 residential units to the Cluid Housing Association.• One of a small team of professionals leading the launch of an initial public offering on the London and Irish stock exchanges. Responsible for due diligence, Prospectus and Registration Documentation drafting and all aspects of Financial Position and Prospects Procedures.

Dublin, Ireland

• Conducted prototyping, work-group sessions and formal presentations in relation to a large-scale transformation project.

Dublin, Ireland

• Transformed the Hudson Advisors' global business model. This transformation included the initiation, establishment and development of a global shared services arm for Hudson Advisors in Dublin.• During the development of the shared services arm, as Managing Director, I ensured that all fiduciary, legislative and governance duties for this entity were fulfilled.• Subsequently, Hudson Advisors Europe became the European regional headquarters for Hudson Advisors and owner of all other European subsidiaries. This initiative resulted in a global pre-tax saving of US$7-8 million per annum.• Hudson Advisors Europe grew from 7 to 120 employees within three years and the shared services provided included Compliance, Investor Reporting, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Accounting, Treasury and Senior Lender Reporting.

Dublin, Ireland

• Initially responsible for establishing the European Treasury, Cash Management and Senior Lender Reporting function, leading a team of four people.• Director of multiple Irish Special Purpose Vehicles that were established to acquire and manage assets and ensured that these entities complied at all times with corporate governance principles, accounting regulations and taxation legislation.• Responsible for treasury and senior lender reporting for a €1.1 billion syndicated, non-recourse, financing of a German commercial loan portfolio which was later securitised at €1.3 billion.

Tokyo, Japan

• Initially responsible for Treasury and Cash Management, leading a team of six people.• Within six months of being hired, promoted to Senior Vice President and placed in charge of pipeline management, resource allocation and senior lender/manager reporting for all Japan-based deals.• Responsible for all aspects of cash management for major financing transactions e.g. the ¥30 billion non-recourse, financing of Solare Hotel & Resorts and the ¥66 billion non-recourse, financing of Pacific Golf Group International Holdings.

Fort Myers, Florida Area

• Advisor to the CEO on the Chapter 11 proceedings undertaken by the company's largest creditor.

London, United Kingdom

• Directed, led and managed 32 employees in this outbound land product wholesaler.• Implemented an internet-based distribution system for the sale and marketing of air/land product in the U.K.

Tokyo, Japan

• Initially, retained (by the Japanese subsidiary that I had previously established) as a consultant to resolve an issue with Accounts Receivable processes. • After eight weeks consulting, appointed Director of Finance and Administration responsible for all aspects of the company’s finance, procurement, administration and human resource management functions. • Following the retirement of the Japanese President and Representative Director, appointed as his replacement with responsibility for all aspects of the company’s functions, five branches, fifty-two employees and US$50 million in turnover.• Generated annual profits of between US$0.4 – US$ 1.4 million.• Diversified the business by concluding negotiations with Cunard lines to become their General Sales Agent in Japan.• Developed, mentored and guided many employees to important roles within Qantas and externally in international organisations.

Nadi, Fiji

• Through the introduction of new operating processes, financial discipline and the successful management of the largest tour group ever to visit Fiji, I turned a traditionally loss-making subsidiary into a profit-making business within a twelve month period.

Sydney, Australia

• Established a proprietary air/land product wholesaler and retailer in Japan so that Qantas could control its distribution and protect their margins in the lucrative (but impenetrable) Japanese travel market.

Tokyo, Japan

• Responsible for identifying and leading high-tech mergers and acquisitions between Japanese acquirers and U.S. targets.

Tokyo, Japan

• Indoctrinated in Japanese business methods and culture.• Contributed to Mitsui's high-tech joint venture, software licencing and technology transfer projects.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Awarded 1St Prize For Personal Research Essay

Certificate, Human Resources Management And Services

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), International Business/Trade/Commerce, Awarded 1St Prize In International Trade

Soccer scholarship recipient