Gerard Blood

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Executive Director, Head of University City @ La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC, AU
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Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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About Gerard Blood

Gerard Blood is a Board Director and senior investment executive with 31 years’ creating successful infrastructure projects globally. Has lived and worked in the UK, Australia, Canada, Asia and the Middle East. A driver of change, he is known for his ability to simplify the complex and deliver sustainable results.DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP STRENGTHSBoard Director• Creative thinking - bringing new solutions to business issues• Disciplined governance - a razor sharp focus on KPIs• Strategic and entrepreneurial – both in planning and implementationInfrastructure Investment• Global expertise in deal making, negotiations and operation of successful assets• Has bid, financed and closed deals valued at over $9bn• Diverse range of sectors - mining, transport, water, energy, telecoms, utilities and real estate developmentsTrouble Shooting / Change Management• High value strategic thinker and adviser who helps organisations at times of critical stress to achieve positive outcomes and dramatically improve performance• Catalyst for positive change in high profile, contentious, complex situations• Recognises that embracing risk and displaying intellect, momentum and conviction are the keys to creating opportunities. Not just order from chaos – regaining momentum, putting organisation into overdriveKEY ACHIEVEMENTSInvestmentCreated an Australian infrastructure investment business. Quoted as the company’s best deal maker by a key Board Director. Won Asia Pacific Deal of the Year 2005, Financial Excellence Award (2007 infrastructure awards);RestructuringBrought in by Group CEO to review and improve the bank’s $10bn GCC and Nth Africa real estate investments. Rationalised, created a strong development organisation and generated priority returns to the original investors.

Gerard Blood's Current Company Details
La Trobe University

La Trobe University

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Executive Director, Head of University City
Melbourne, VIC, AU
Website:
latrobe.edu.au
Employees:
7101
Gerard Blood Work Experience Details
  • La Trobe University
    Executive Director, Head Of University City
    La Trobe University
    Melbourne, Vic, Au
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  • Untapped Group
    Co-Founder & Board Director
    Untapped Group Dec 2017 - Present
    Australia
    Realising untapped talentWe are passionate about identifying commercially-compelling opportunities in organisations for neurodiverse teams and uncovering extraordinary individuals to form those teams.The identification of this untapped talent will be achieved via a growing network of neurodiversity hubs and other partnerships and, in conjunction with world-leading partners, by applying cutting-edge testing and assessment techniques.The sustainability of these programmes will be supported by world-leading training and support, underpinned by a ground-breaking suite of training and support modules.
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  • Consulting - Australia, Asia & Middle East
    Blood & Co
    Consulting - Australia, Asia & Middle East May 2011 - Present
    Australia
    Provision of interim management and consulting services to varied clients including Government and Private Sector. Infrastructure delivery and investment. Particular focus on realignment of companies to reflect changing market conditions, structuring of new ventures and project advisory. Strategic Consulting, including business plan & sales and bidding strategy development.Consulting roles:• PERSUIT – interim COO for internet start-up legal services trading platform• State Reach Investments – Managing Director with a mandate to invest between $100m to $1.5bn in real estate • QINTAS Group – Development of 800 apartments and town houses in a unique finance deal with Metricon• Leighton Asia – provided strategic advice, client management and bid leadership on two Private Hospital tenders in Hong Kong, and initiatives to improve balance sheet through unwinding leases etc. in Mongolia;• Insolvency Firm – strategic advice on PPP projects in Australia;• M5859 Studios – Advised on the sale of part of the royalties to the App of the Year to BBC;• AUS/NZ Broadcast & broadband provider – strategic advice on potential options for Australian business including growth or sale.
  • La Trobe University
    Committee Member - Infrastructure And Estates Planning Committee
    La Trobe University Aug 2016 - Mar 2021
    Melbourne, Australia
    La Trobe University is an Australian multi-campus public research university with its flagship campus located in the Melbourne suburb of Bundoora. The university was established in 1964, becoming the third university in the state of Victoria and the twelfth university in Australia. In 2015 it was ranked in the top 100 universities under 50 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
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  • John Holland
    General Manager - Infrastructure Development
    John Holland Apr 2019 - Dec 2019
    Melbourne, Australia
    At John Holland we’re up for the challenge of improving lives. By finding solutions to complex challenges and opportunities, we transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in. We work in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, offering services from infrastructure and property development to rail and building. For us, it’s not about what we do, but why we do it and who will benefit.OUR VALUES – Caring, Empowering, Imaginative, Future-focused“People are at the centre of everything we do”
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  • Infrastructure Australia
    Member Of The Board Of Directors
    Infrastructure Australia Sep 2014 - Aug 2017
    Sydney, Australia
    Infrastructure Australia is an independent statutory body with a mandate to prioritise and progress nationally significant infrastructure.
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  • Western Health
    Member Of The Board Of Directors
    Western Health Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
    Melbourne, Australia
    Member of the Finance and Resources Committee
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  • Ppb Advisory
    Director, Head Of Infrastructure
    Ppb Advisory Nov 2012 - Dec 2014
    Melbourne, Australia
    PPB Advisory is a leading Australasian professional advisory firm that provides strategic, operational and financial advice and advises on complex business restructures and turnarounds.Achievements:• Ararat Prison PPP – provided industry expert advice to the Receivers• BrisConnections – undertook traffic forecast analysis and modelling for the major creditors• Melbourne Water – provided expert opinion on the a major construction claim
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  • Gulf Finance House
    Senior Executive Director
    Gulf Finance House Sep 2010 - Apr 2011
    Bahrain
    Brought in by the Group CEO to review and improve the bank’s real estate investments in the GCC and Nth Africa. Projects included:Tunis Financial Harbour ($3bn) - Offshore financial centre for 180,000 people over 500haRoyal Ranches Marrakech ($1.4bn) – 380ha and the first 5 star equestrian resorts Villamar Bahrain ($650m) – three residential and hotel towers of 35,900m2 Energy City Libya ($5bn) – 528ha mixed use development to support oil and gas industries
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  • Macquarie Bank
    Managing Director
    Macquarie Bank Jan 2009 - Aug 2010
    Middle East & North Africa
    Market development and business expansion role to grow Macquarie’s presence out of the UAE into the broader MENA region. Developed significant opportunities in Bahrain, Egypt and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Projects included real estate, utilities, transport and social infrastructure.
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  • Railcorp
    Group General Manager, Commercial Delivery
    Railcorp Aug 2008 - Dec 2008
    Sydney, Australia
    RailCorp is the NSW state owned corporation responsible for metropolitan rail services, the operation of passenger trains and stations and the ownership and maintenance of the rail network. Interim role to transform the fragmented delivery structure for PPPs, Alliances and other major rail projects into a cohesive unit. Responsible for negotiating the commercial agreement between TIDC and RailCorp.
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  • Bilfinger Berger Concessions
    Managing Director / Ceo
    Bilfinger Berger Concessions 2003 - 2007
    Australia
    Bilfinger Berger Concessions is the Australian arm of Bilfinger Berger BOT and an investor, manager and developer of PPP infrastructure projects. BOT is part of Bilfinger Berger AG which is a multinational infrastructure services organisation. Responsible for the development of the Australian investment business. Achieved growth from 2 to 28 staff and a strong client-focussed culture. Responsible for bidding of all PPP projects to financial close and development and maintenance of political / government relationships.
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  • John Laing (Formerly Equion Plc)
    Head Of Local Authority And Property
    John Laing (Formerly Equion Plc) 1998 - 2003
    London, United Kingdom
    Equion plc (a subsidiary of Laing Investments) is an investor, developer and manager of infrastructure projects throughout the UK. P&L responsibility for managing the bidding, construction and operation of Local Authority PFI projects. Responsible for translating the PFI model to the corporate sector and pursuing new purchases. Previously Project Director responsible for financially closing a number of projects.
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  • Hyder Consulting
    Project Director
    Hyder Consulting 1993 - 1998
    London, United Kingdom
    Infrastructure design and project management

Gerard Blood Skills

Strategy Restructuring Management Business Planning Financial Structuring Business Strategy Project Finance Infrastructure Corporate Finance Project Management Financial Modeling Mergers And Acquisitions Executive Management Risk Management Investments Management Consulting Structured Finance Private Equity Strategic Planning Negotiation Procurement Investment Banking Pfi Energy Contract Negotiation Valuation Public/private Partnerships Infrastructure Projects Performance Improvement New Business Development Strategy Development Corporate Governance Business Turnaround Construction Company Management Ppps Capital Raises Business Transformation Debt Raising Public Private Partnerships Structuring Funding Government Mergers Asset Management Feasibility Studies Global Business Development Real Estate Development M&a Experience Public Sector Management

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Gerard Blood works for La Trobe University

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Gerard Blood's current role is Executive Director, Head of University City.

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Gerard Blood attended London Business School, Federation University Australia, St Joseph's College, Geelong.

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Gerard Blood has skills like Strategy, Restructuring, Management, Business Planning, Financial Structuring, Business Strategy, Project Finance, Infrastructure, Corporate Finance, Project Management, Financial Modeling, Mergers And Acquisitions.

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