Greg Roberts Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, VIC, AU

Singapore

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Australia

Australia

Packamama is the climate tech packaging provider, spun off from Garcon Wines, supplying our multi award winning eco-flat bottles to other businesses. I'm delighted to join the group as Country Manager Australia in time for the national launch of the eco-flat bottles.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• C.E.OCaspak Products Pty LimitedEngaged directly by the Founder and Chair of the Board, I am prepared the company for its next stage of growth. From restructuring operations and digitising internal systems to new.
• Maintained revenue performance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic while increasing profitability reducing costs.
• Evolved packaging solutions with a focus on sustainability, using recyclable polymers to develop solutions that maximise quality and increase the shelf life of fresh food;
• Drove digital transformation as an enabler of growth, with key projects including the introduction of an inventory ordering tool that reduced stock by 15%, Edison 365 and automated warehousing systems;
• Built confidence in decision up to C-suite level, introducing quality management reporting/financials providing accurate, timely information.

The Living Centre - Docklands Melbourne

The Think Pink Foundation"Enabling a better journey through breast cancer".A registered NFP charity for the betterment of woman and families dealing with breast cancer. I have supported the foundation for over 15 years and continue to do so as a fund raiser.

Hong Kong

• The final stage in the long term growth of Sleepmaster (roles below), I was engaged by Chinese shareholders to assist the transfer of the newly acquired business, including the consolidation of manufacturing and.
• Increased turnover of the organisation by 10X over a 20 year period;
• Created a single high volume centre of manufacturing in China and Registered and opened Bedecor Ltd, a business exporting to both existing and new customers in Australia and throughout the world;
• Led multiple transactions including the acquisition of Sleepmaster and China operations, and subsequent divestment and exit of all remaining Sleepmaster assets.

Shanghai City, China

Bedecor, a Shanghai based exporter for it's sister company Jaingsu Aochang. Bedecor grew rapidly - exporting to the USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, Russia, Japan, South Africa, and New Zealand amongst other countries. I exhibited the company at international trade exhibitions in Shanghai, Germany, Japan and Russia.

Melbourne, Australia

• In 2004, I was appointed as MD to head the joint venture between ANZ Bank Private Equity and management shareholders to acquire multiple business entities, including Sleepmaster (role below) and deliver growth goals. A.
• Grew awareness of the Jason brand from 10% to 70%, creating a new value proposition and marketing via campaigns that realised annual outcomes value at twice actual costs;
• Recommended the purchase of a 400-strong manufacturing facility in China to service the local market and enable exports worldwide, while expanding into the Northern Hemisphere via the acquisition of Fogarty UK;
• Negotiated the successful fire sale to Huagnshang Spring via investee entity D&T Hong Kong.

Melbourne, Australia

• Following the acquisition of Sleepmaster business and assets by Private Equity firm Advent III, I was engaged to drive business expansion and grown, improve financial position and pursue a strong exit strategy..
• Doubled enterprise value in just 4 years and grew EBITDA by 200% via multiple acquisitions, organic sales growth and overall increases in market share;
• Increased sales base by 110% and built brand advantage leading target identification, due diligence, negotiations and subsequent acquisition and integration of High Title Group (HTG);
• Owned end to end commercial relationships with key retailers and control of the international procurement and sourcing strategy spanning a number of Asian countries;
• Established Shanghai Trading Company Asia Direct and opened the first 30 ‘Jason’ brand retail outlets in China, expanding the brand into the Shanghai and the Southern China area;
• Sold the business to ANZ Private Equity with an internal rate of return (IRR) of 55%, a deal nominated as a finalist at the Australian Venture Capitalist National Conference, AVCAL.

Shanghai City, China

Asia Direct was established both as a sourcing office for Sleepmaster and the registered entity to open Jason bedding concession stores accross main land China. The stores totalled 30, mainly around Shanghai with some presence in Beiljing. The sourcing arm assisted Austrlialian companies and a range of international brands to source raw materials for export.

Rugao, China

Jiangsu Aochang (RuGao) Ltd. (JA) - Jiangsu a province and Aochang meaning, losely, home textiles. JA acquired the business & asssets of a local weaving company, consisting of 150 looms and 200 employees. JA expanded its operations to wool processing, quilting and the manfucturing of general bedding for world markets, particularly wool filled. The.

Melbourne, Australia

• Appointed MD of the newly merged Robert Bryce Textiles and Sleepmaster business, my focus was to create a best in class, automated manufacturing facility as an enabler of regional growth.
• Won the Australian Quality Award for manufacturing excellence for the implementation of a new, modern manufacturing facility in a greenfield site;
• Grew the business to be the largest in its segment via a management buy-out with private equity and acquisition of a key competitor;
• Conducted a second round buy out with ANZ Bank Private Equity, achieving a pronominal return for investors upon completion;
• Sold business with footprint in Australia and China to Advent III Private Equity.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Initially promoted to General Manager, I led the Textiles division of Robert Bryce Textiles, a multimillion-dollar market capital trading company. In 1997, I progressed to CEO of Sleepmasters, a leading manufacturing business, having recommended and managed its acquisition. A move that built the businesses competitive advantage, I grew sales by 100% across.

Master Of Business Law, Law

I took the opportunity to enhance my skill set and achieve the academic milestone of earning a Master of Business Law. My areas of.

Senior Executive Program

I participated in an on-campus residential course for senior executives at the London Business School, an intellectually stimulating and.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

I completed my MBA studies part-time while serving as CEO during a large-scale manufacturing turnaround in Burwood, Melbourne. The.

Bachelor'S Degree Business, Marketing

I earned my Bachelor of Business in Marketing, which laid a strong foundation for my career in business leadership. The degree equipped me.