John Coldham Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Qld, Au

Colombia

Colombia

Brisbane, Australia

As an Independent Management Consultant with Business Integration Solutions I infused cost optimisation and P&L management strategies with operations. I worked with clients to lower operating costs, improve productivity and reliability. Based in Brisbane, I worked with executives, boards and c-suite professionals to help them to make profitable decisions that shape their business. Strong relationships combined with a depth and diversity of global experience, The projects I… Show more As an Independent Management Consultant with Business Integration Solutions I infused cost optimisation and P&L management strategies with operations. I worked with clients to lower operating costs, improve productivity and reliability. Based in Brisbane, I worked with executives, boards and c-suite professionals to help them to make profitable decisions that shape their business. Strong relationships combined with a depth and diversity of global experience, The projects I completed included:GLOBAL MINING SERVICES COMPANYProgram Manager for a large company-wide transformational change project including co-designing a new global operating model with the client Executive Leadership.JUNIOR RESOURCES COMPANYIn consultation with the Executive Leadership team, developed the organisation’s post-acquisition integration framework to rapidly release the benefits of the newly expanded company. PUBLIC HEALTH ORGANISATIONReengineered the supply chain operating model, creating a single state-wide supply network that utilised common systems and processes.PORT OPERATION Conducted an organisation configuratio. n review and benchmarking exercise for a major coal terminal, which identified $15m of productivity improvements.Specialities: global business transformation, integration, merger and acquisitions, strategic planning, warehouse design and optimisation, asset management, logistics, procurement, supply chain, executive management, procurement transformation, mining, business process improvement, business optimisation, and change management. Show less

Santiago, Chile

As the Vice President – Collahuasi with Xstrata Copper I was tasked by the board to lead an organisation redesign and business transformation project. During this time my core focus areas included:- Organisation redesign and business transformation- Contract management and maintenance strategies- Supply chain, procurement and supplier management processes- Equipment availability and utilisationOur transformation project team delivered a strong improvement in… Show more As the Vice President – Collahuasi with Xstrata Copper I was tasked by the board to lead an organisation redesign and business transformation project. During this time my core focus areas included:- Organisation redesign and business transformation- Contract management and maintenance strategies- Supply chain, procurement and supplier management processes- Equipment availability and utilisationOur transformation project team delivered a strong improvement in copper production while lowering operating costs and improving safety performance.Collahuasi is a large copper mine located in the north of Chile in the Atacama Region, and is a joint venture between Xstrata, Anglo American and Mitsui. Located in northern Chile and producing over 500kt of copper a year, Collahuasi is the world's third largest copper mine and employs in excess of 10,000 people.Seconded to Brisbane from November 2012 to May 2013 to manage the integration of the Xstrata and Glencore copper entities, additional highlights included:♦ Developed strategies to maximise the value of the merged businesses. ♦ Enabled the combined businesses to deliver optimum safety and operational performance♦ Set clear performance targets, both in financial and operational terms that represented a new level of performance. Show less

Santiago, Chile

As the Vice President, Business Integration with Xstrata Copper, I was instrumental in Xstrata’s dramatic growth through the development and execution of strategies to effectively integrate, restructure and manage businesses and operations acquired through merger or acquisition. The role was also responsible for the development and management of the global Asset Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract Management and Information Technology functions.I demonstrated expertise… Show more As the Vice President, Business Integration with Xstrata Copper, I was instrumental in Xstrata’s dramatic growth through the development and execution of strategies to effectively integrate, restructure and manage businesses and operations acquired through merger or acquisition. The role was also responsible for the development and management of the global Asset Management, Logistics, Procurement, Contract Management and Information Technology functions.I demonstrated expertise across:- Executive management- Transformational change- Business restructure- Divisional leadershipThe position also played a key role in the:- Evaluation, due diligence and planning for potential merger and acquisition transactions - Design and implementation of standardised business management processes and systems across 7 operating divisions- Establishing the corporate information and communication technology (ICT) platform- Introduction of the Australian, Canadian and Latin American corporate offices and associated functions Show less

As the General Manager (North Queensland Division) I led the division’s Surface Operations, Townsville Port Operations, Site Services, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain functions. As the General Manager my core focus areas included:- Transformational leadership- Operating cost reductions- Increased profitability Highlight’s included:-Led a transformation exercise across the Administration and Services department-Transformed the Townsville Port… Show more As the General Manager (North Queensland Division) I led the division’s Surface Operations, Townsville Port Operations, Site Services, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain functions. As the General Manager my core focus areas included:- Transformational leadership- Operating cost reductions- Increased profitability Highlight’s included:-Led a transformation exercise across the Administration and Services department-Transformed the Townsville Port Operations from a cost centre to a profit centre- Increased the reliability of the supply chain and reduced working capital. The North Queensland Division incorporates the Mount Isa Mine’s underground and open cut copper and lead zinc mining operations, copper concentrator, and copper and lead smelting operations, the Ernest Henry mining operations at Cloncurry, and the copper refinery and port operations in Townsville. Show less

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