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Auckland

New Zealand Steel is a key part of the global BlueScope Group with revenues exceeding $11 billion. The group is currently undertaking a comprehensive Cyber Resilience program aimed at unifying and enhancing BlueScope’s cyber capabilities across seven international locations. This ambitious 4-year program encompasses 85 unique projects.As the Project Manager for New Zealand Steel, I am responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of this program at New Zealand Steel, which is being… Show more New Zealand Steel is a key part of the global BlueScope Group with revenues exceeding $11 billion. The group is currently undertaking a comprehensive Cyber Resilience program aimed at unifying and enhancing BlueScope’s cyber capabilities across seven international locations. This ambitious 4-year program encompasses 85 unique projects.As the Project Manager for New Zealand Steel, I am responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of this program at New Zealand Steel, which is being executed in defined stages: Discovery, Vulnerability Identification, Treatment Plan Definition, and Implementation. The program is structured into 12-week tranches, each comprising six two-week iterations, allowing for focused, iterative progress.I work with a team of professionals, including Infrastructure and Network Engineers, Technical Analysts, and OT Engineers, all working collaboratively to deliver the program. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Founded Pathway Partners, a venture that partners with enterprises to deliver strategic initiatives and achieve measurable outcomes. Key Achievements and Engagements include: • Lead a Global BlueScope Cybersecurity Program at New Zealand Steel: Managed a comprehensive a cybersecurity program that strengthened organisational resilience and aligned security practices across the business. • Development of Operational Roadmap for NZ Post: Worked with the leadership and SMEs to… Show more Founded Pathway Partners, a venture that partners with enterprises to deliver strategic initiatives and achieve measurable outcomes. Key Achievements and Engagements include: • Lead a Global BlueScope Cybersecurity Program at New Zealand Steel: Managed a comprehensive a cybersecurity program that strengthened organisational resilience and aligned security practices across the business. • Development of Operational Roadmap for NZ Post: Worked with the leadership and SMEs to develop a comprehensive roadmap for Processing Centre and Network Operating Centre Management which formed part of the overall Operating Model Design for the business. • Development of actionable plans for optimising store performance at Foodstuffs: Lead a critical initiative to develop actionable plans to optimise performance of underperforming New World banner stores. • Delivering enhanced Retail Productivity and Performance for stores at Foodstuffs: I was engaged to lead the deployment of two online productivity tools across supermarkets, aimed at optimising weekly wage decisions and enhancing rostering efficiency. • Delivering an improved Commercial Operating Model at Foodstuffs: Led the implementation of a improved Commercial Operating Model designed to deliver substantial financial and commercial benefits.• Business Case development for a new Strategic Business area for Mitre 10: Developed a business case for the retail leadership team to seek board approval to enter the “Do-it-for-me” market segment. • Managed acquisition and integration for Liquorland NZ: Successfully managed the acquisition and integration of 23 “The Mill” retail liquor stores into the Liquorland network. • Business Case development for Mercury Energy: Developed a business case for the marketing leadership to introduce initiatives to increase customer loyalty and reduce customer churn. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

In my role as Program Lead for NZ Post's Operating Model Design, I was entrusted with the creation of comprehensive roadmaps and charters for two of the six key capability pillars: Processing Centre Management and Network Operating Centre Management.This involved close collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in, as well as benchmarking against international industry leaders to adopt best practices and maintain competitive standards.

Auckland, New Zealand

At Foodstuffs, I was tasked with leading a critical initiative to support underperforming New World stores. As Project Manager, I was responsible for developing both tailored and standardized strategies to elevate store performance. This involved a comprehensive approach, working closely with various stakeholders—including store management, retail operations, finance, and merchandise teams—to diagnose issues and formulate actionable plans.The strategies focused on improving key… Show more At Foodstuffs, I was tasked with leading a critical initiative to support underperforming New World stores. As Project Manager, I was responsible for developing both tailored and standardized strategies to elevate store performance. This involved a comprehensive approach, working closely with various stakeholders—including store management, retail operations, finance, and merchandise teams—to diagnose issues and formulate actionable plans.The strategies focused on improving key performance metrics such as Sales, EBITDA, and cash flow, ensuring that each store could achieve sustainable growth and operational efficiency Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

I was engaged to oversee an ongoing project focused on deploying two online productivity tools across supermarkets, aimed at optimizing weekly wage decisions and enhancing rostering efficiency. My responsibilities included formalizing the pre-readiness and deployment processes and establishing robust project management governance.I developed and executed a comprehensive rollout plan, ensuring a smooth transition to Business-As-Usual (BAU) operations. This involved overseeing the… Show more I was engaged to oversee an ongoing project focused on deploying two online productivity tools across supermarkets, aimed at optimizing weekly wage decisions and enhancing rostering efficiency. My responsibilities included formalizing the pre-readiness and deployment processes and establishing robust project management governance.I developed and executed a comprehensive rollout plan, ensuring a smooth transition to Business-As-Usual (BAU) operations. This involved overseeing the implementation phase until the full-time team was reorganized and the processes were seamlessly integrated into standard operations. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

I successfully led the implementation of a new Commercial Operating Model designed to deliver substantial financial and commercial benefits. The program aimed to enhance buying efficiency, streamline the trading model, and implement the most cost-effective supply sources for stores.Delivered on schedule, the program achieved the anticipated benefit of $35 million annually. My role involved working across cross-functional teams, including Merchandise, Retail Operations, Supply Chain… Show more I successfully led the implementation of a new Commercial Operating Model designed to deliver substantial financial and commercial benefits. The program aimed to enhance buying efficiency, streamline the trading model, and implement the most cost-effective supply sources for stores.Delivered on schedule, the program achieved the anticipated benefit of $35 million annually. My role involved working across cross-functional teams, including Merchandise, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Stores, to ensure seamless execution and integration Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Successfully manged the RFP process to appoint a vendor for the design and development of a corporate website

Auckland, New Zealand

Successfully managed the acquisition and integration of 23 “The Mill” retail liquor stores into the Liquorland network. This project involved coordinating closely with the seller and franchisees to ensure a smooth transition, covering all aspects of ownership transfer, store operations, sales, and marketing.

Auckland, New Zealand

Responsible for managing and delivering a range of high-impact strategic programs and projects. Key achievements include:• GST Implementation: Successfully led and managed a seamless transition across supermarkets, stores, and the support center to implement the revised GST. This 10-month “drop dead date” program, with a budget just under $1 million, involved coordinating 14 work streams. • Compliance with Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act: Implemented business-wide changes, including in… Show more Responsible for managing and delivering a range of high-impact strategic programs and projects. Key achievements include:• GST Implementation: Successfully led and managed a seamless transition across supermarkets, stores, and the support center to implement the revised GST. This 10-month “drop dead date” program, with a budget just under $1 million, involved coordinating 14 work streams. • Compliance with Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act: Implemented business-wide changes, including in supermarkets and stores, to ensure full compliance with the newly legislated Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act. • Banking Transition: Transitioned Foodstuffs' transactional banking from multiple banks to a single provider, resulting in significant cost savings and operational efficiencies.• Transactional Cost Efficiency: Delivered savings of approximately $4 million annually across stores nationwide as part of a transactional cost efficiency program.• National Fuel Strategy: Negotiated and implemented a fuel partnership, delivering estimated savings of $9 million annually as part of the National Fuel Strategy. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Led the development and implementation of new initiatives in the retail sector, transforming them into successful categories and offers. Key achievements include:• Christmas Club Loyalty Program: Transformed a paper-based Christmas Club loyalty offer into an automated card-based program, resulting in a 25% growth with over 60,000 cardholders and annual funds exceeding $10 million.• Supermarket Fuel Discount Offer: Launched a competitive supermarket shopper fuel discount program in… Show more Led the development and implementation of new initiatives in the retail sector, transforming them into successful categories and offers. Key achievements include:• Christmas Club Loyalty Program: Transformed a paper-based Christmas Club loyalty offer into an automated card-based program, resulting in a 25% growth with over 60,000 cardholders and annual funds exceeding $10 million.• Supermarket Fuel Discount Offer: Launched a competitive supermarket shopper fuel discount program in partnership with BP, effectively neutralizing a rival’s anticipated offer and safeguarding market share. • BP Fuel Supply & Docket Program: Successfully negotiated an extension of the BP fuel supply and docket program on favorable terms, enhancing the program’s value.• Gift Card Program Launch: Developed the emerging virtual category into a full-fledged offering by launching both in-house and third-party gift card programs across all supermarkets.• Supermarket Café Concept: Developed and piloted the innovative “Obsess” on-the-go supermarket café concept, introducing a new retail experience Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

As member of the management team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, I was responsible for leading a team of Mobile Lending Managers and Retail Advisors to achieve sales and deposit targets. Additionally, as member of the Pricing Committee made retail pricing decisions. Some of the key achievements include;• Restructured the direct sales channel to improve its effectiveness based on revised objectives. • Developed non-conventional channel initiatives to effect sales and build… Show more As member of the management team reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, I was responsible for leading a team of Mobile Lending Managers and Retail Advisors to achieve sales and deposit targets. Additionally, as member of the Pricing Committee made retail pricing decisions. Some of the key achievements include;• Restructured the direct sales channel to improve its effectiveness based on revised objectives. • Developed non-conventional channel initiatives to effect sales and build brand awareness. Show less

Pune Area, India

Effectively was CEO reporting to the Board and responsible for the Strategic Direction as well as Operations. Lead a team of over 100 staff with 6 Direct Reports.

Bengaluru Area, India

Responsible for achieving sales targets as also for maintaining asset quality through sound lending practices. The role involved leading a team of over 60 staff and managers in the areas of sales, marketing, credit and collections.

Master Of Management Studies, Finance

Master of Management Studies

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting And Finance

Bachelor of Commerce