Graeme Finlayson Email & Phone Number

Australia

Consulting, coding for social, business and community impact, including using spatial information, video games, digital twins, virtual reality, block chain and associated technology to solve real world problems

Australia

Hermit Park, Qld, Australia

Townsville, Australia

Experienced senior executive and C-suite operator, achieving precedent setting improvements in regulatory outcomes across asset-intensive industries, including rail, logistics and energy sectorsDeveloped legal business case and initiated successful industry-first and legal precedent setting litigation against national energy regulator to secure additional revenue and expenditure benefits of between $240Million-$400Million over 5 years Directs revenue, strategy, revenue determinations, tariff strategies, business transformation, legal and regulatory activities, including safety violation cases, merits reviews, regulator investigations, technology licensing/exploitation, Experienced in managing AFSL compliance, ISDAs/energy trading, commodity risk, start-ups, JVs, and technology commercialisation efforts, ACCC, NEL, NER, AER compliance for largest electricity distribution network in Australia with $11B in assets.Legal and regulatory advice and submission development on wide range of high profile NEL, NER Rule Change Proposals Supervises up to 50 lawyers, regulatory, compliance and risk management professionals; supports board of directors, continuously achieving 85%-90% satisfaction rate for services. Cut insurance costs up to 12% per year by streamlining insurance policies and disposing of costly premiums. Advises company in construction initiatives, crisis/safety management, preventative maintenance, regulatory and environmental compliance, business development, and contract administration.Interim CEO - '09-'11Assumed leadership during CEO absence, directing operations and staff of 4,500 members. Delivery of key revenue determination outcomes ($6Billion plus), oversighting emergency response to strom/cyclone seasons (including pre-positioning work for STC Yasi), finalising key 20 year long-term energy purchase agreement for Mt Isa region, supporting new $500Million power station

2008Headed one of Queensland's largest IT organisations, managing staff of 450 personnel and overseeing shared services centre supporting procurement, human resources, and project management for local government structure holding $6B in assets and $1B in annual cash flow. Introduced on-line planning tool to provide data access to 18 councils across South East Queensland region and expedite planning approval process; instituted imaging applications to improve accounts payable processes. Optimized project management portfolio by rolling out super tools and users as well as improved accounts payable processes by instituting imaging applications. Saved $2M by establishing TCO model for maintenance of printing devices, desk-top computing fleet, and helpdesk support services. Interim CEO, '04-'07Assumed leadership during CEO absence, directing operations and staff of 4,000 members. Initiated control and recovery from events affecting the city's services, coordinating development and implementation of proactive strategies and crisis management plans.

Managed JV between $8B company and European express operator (VSOE Ltd), interfacing with chairman and partner to formulate market strategy for national train route; coordinated build-out of facilities as well as variable gauge technologies for transition from state-to-state.

Oversaw passenger and freight operations during group general manager absence, directing operations and staff of 4,500 members.Coordinated transport security during Commonwealth heads of government meeting in post-9/11 aftermath.

Initiated strategy to facilitate and project manage M&A change and consolidation period, identifying and removing duplicated functions, right-sizing staff, increasing post-9/11 network security, and handling due diligence to ensure safety and compliance across divisions. Extensive experience in Alliance Contracts & PPPs to deliver new rolling stock and rail infrastructure capabilities Key player in developing sustainable CPI-X transport service contracts for large passenger and freight rail business, $450 Million plus revenue Seized $200K profit increase within one year for struggling hotel subsidiary, reaching breakeven via cost cutting initiatives and turnaround programs; enabled sale on leasehold terms with $300K annual net return. Directed shared services unit for legal support, human resources, IT, project management, asset management, and facilities maintenance, holding $30M in P&L accountability; initially recruited as junior attorney. Devised and implemented strategies for organisational support such as financial reform programs for $600M P&L business. Headed union negotiations, decreasing labour costs 5% per year by gaining buy-in for cost-effective flexible part-time work structure for major regional tourist attraction.Enhanced customer perception of security measures 5%-10% by orchestrating crime prevention program to review and control outsourced security services, technology, CCTV monitoring, lighting, and police relations. Prior: Corporate Solicitor - Trade Practices, Y2K, IP, IT, Compliance, Procurement, Queensland Rail

Brisbane, Australia

Top level experience in franchising, distribution, business reconstruction, competition law, stamp duty, IP/technology licensing, dispute resolution, administrative law, commercial litigation including for global, national and state-based networks, complex government organisations & large scale blue chip companies

Bachelor Of Arts (Honours) | Bachelor Of Laws (Honours), Law

Master, Business Administration

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Graduate Diploma, Chartered Secretary - Company Secretarial

Practice Chartered Secretaries of Australia

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