With 35+ years in the liquor industry, including 7 years at Carlton United Breweries and the last 16 as General Manager of LIQUOR STAX, I have a wide range of experience across financials, strategy, wholesale, retail, hotels, banner groups, people, on premise, private labels, marketing and sales. Under CUB my time working as a National Account Manager on the Woolworths account created a knowledge pool that is well regarded. At the same time achieving Supplier of the Year for CUB with Woolworths was a great achievement, noting we spent less.In all aspects of my life, I value honesty, hard work, loyalty and a commitment to high performance. At LIQUOR STAX delivering measurable results for our members and suppliers is our top priority. I am driven by the data and numbers when it comes to making decisions and evaluating success. The most satisfying aspect of my role is seeing the genuine gratitude from members when we work in partnership to bring a new brand to life that grows their business by focussing on the consumer.What’s more, we continually implement ways to lower the cost of doing business through sharper purchasing, smoother processes and a deeper understanding of consumer and retail trends.Operating in a highly competitive market, often selling brands that are also available across our competitors, LIQUOR STAX stands out from the pack with customer service and unique superior shopping experiences. We have also developed a successful private label business, Southern Beverages Australia, which provides members with margin security and a strong point of difference in the market.Since becoming General Manager of the STAX GROUP the business has delivered a track record of results:• Delivering upon Strategy• Consistent YOY revenue & profit growth over 14 years• $154M back to members through rebates• Membership grew 120 to 480• Improved rebate % return to members from 2.97% to 6.80% • Creation of a successful private label business, Southern Beverages Australia, that has sold 4.3M cases• Retention of key talent long term with a culture of respect and recognition • In 2020, despite the disruption, we implemented virtual systems that enable us to operate uninterrupted to deliver record revenue and profits and are on track to continue this in 2021Outside of work I’m a big fan of baseball, NRL and love getting out on the water fishing, enjoy cooking for family and friends. Be honest, deliver what you promise, respect opinions, never stop learning, family first.
