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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Redwood North is a Sydney-based Private Equity firm that invests in Australian companies with earnings of $3 to $8 million per year.Responsibilities:As Director of Portfolio Operations I am responsible for supporting our portfolio companies to establish a clear and compelling strategy, to build their capabilities, and to set themselves up to thrive as they grow.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I provided commercial advice, recommendations, and support to companies in the drinks industry and to Private Equity firms looking to acquire companies or review existing portfolio investments.

Auckland, New Zealand

Delegat's strategic goal is to build a leading global Super Premium wine company. Delegat produces and markets New Zealand's leading global wine brand, Oyster Bay, and has been listed on the NZX since 2006. Delegat employs 450 people worldwide and is highly vertically integrated, owning and operating the majority of the company's vineyards, wineries, capital projects, and global sales offices. Over my time with Delegat the company has been an outstanding New Zealand growth story, growing sales from 585,000 cases in 2005 to 3,277,000 cases in 2020. As Managing Director I was responsible for executing board-approved business plans, and overseeing all operational activities of the business. During my time as Managing Director the company achieved a number of significant milestones:- Three years of record case sales, growing by 19.7% from 2,736,000 cases in 2018 to 3,277,000 cases in 2020.- Record Operating Revenue growing to $302.9-million in 2020.- Three years of record Operating NPAT, increasing by 35% from $44.9-million in 2018 to $60.8-million in 2020.- Share price increase of 67% in less than three years, from $8.75 to $14.60, representing an Enterprise Value increase of $590-million.- Twice shortlisted (top 3) for Company of the Year at the Deloitte Top 200 New Zealand business awards.- Successful management of Covid-19, internally with staff, operationally through harvest, and delivering performance growth for shareholders.

Auckland, New Zealand

As Managing Director (Designate), my role was to shadow and learn from the outgoing Managing Director in preparation for taking on the role. During this time I managed the Global Sales division and led the update of the long-term business plan and preparation of the 2019 operating budget.

Sydney, Australia

MedicalDirector is one of Australia’s leading medical software and information providers. It was purchased in 2016 by Affinity Equity Partners and has now been sold to Telstra Health.As General Manager Sales, I was responsible for leading a team of 60 Sales and Support professionals to distribute and provide technical support for the firm's GP and specialist software packages - MedicalDirector, Pracsoft, BlueChip, and the in-development Helix cloud platform.This role provided me with valuable exposure to a Private Equity transformation project, and to the exciting Australian tech sector.I left MedicalDirector when approached by Delegat Group for the Managing Director role.

Sydney, Australia

Delegat Group is a New Zealand success story and one of its largest wine producers. The Group employs 400 staff and owns the iconic Oyster Bay brand and the newly acquired Barossa Valley Estate brand. In my role I reported to the Group Managing Director.Responsibilities:1. Management of the Group's Australian sales subsidiary, Oyster Bay Wines Australia PTY Ltd. (recently renamed to Delegat Australia PTY Ltd) - Responsible for 58 staff and over 25% of global Group revenue - Drive sales success in Hospitality, Independent Retail, and National Chain Retail channels - Lead long-term strategic planning and annual business planning - Manage challenging Key Accounts including Woolworths, Coles, and Metcash - Ensure Legal and Regulatory compliance2. Management of the Group's Strategic Growth Markets Unit - High level research of potential markets for geographic expansion - Detailed research and analysis of selected priority markets - Development of detailed business plans and preferred business models - Implementation of agreed strategies for key marketsAchievements:- Led the outstanding success of Oyster Bay in Australia. Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc is the #1 selling wine in Australia and Oyster Bay is Australia's sixth largest wine brand.- Developed a high-performing Australian sales team with an outstanding positive team culture.- Maintained premium brand positioning through a period of oversupply and low-priced competition.- Core leader in building a world-class global sales training and development programme.- Core team member in designing a new global CRM system.- Established sales subsidiaries in Singapore and Japan.- Researched, selected, and appointed a new distributor for the Russian market.- Oversaw the appointment of new distributors for Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Sydney, Australia

Oyster Bay Wines Australia was renamed to Delegat Australia in 2014 (see Delegat company description above).Responsibilities:Management of the Group's Australian sales subsidiary, Oyster Bay Wines Australia PTY Ltd. - Responsible for 58 staff and over 25% of the Group's global revenue - Drive sales success in Hospitality, Independent Retail, and National Chain Retail channels - Conduct long-term strategic planning and annual business planning - Manage challenging key accounts including Woolworths, Coles, and Metcash - Ensure Legal and Regulatory complianceAchievements:- Grew Australian revenues by 150% over 4 years- Expanded the team from 20 to 58 people over 5 years- Developed a high-performing Australian sales team with an exceptional positive team culture.- Led the outstanding success of Oyster Bay in Australia. Oyster Bay is Australia's sixth largest wine brand, and Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc is the #1 selling wine in Australia.- Successfully negotiated increased ranging and promotion with key retail groups including Dan Murphys, BWS, Cellarbrations, Bottlemart, Liquorland, Vintage Cellars, and 1st Choice.- Maintained premium brand positioning through a period of oversupply and low-priced competition.- Managed the opening of new sales offices in Perth and Adelaide, and secured new office sites for Melbourne, Brisbane, and the national office in Sydney.- Promoted to the position of General Manager, Australia & Strategic Growth Markets.

Auckland, New Zealand

Refer to Delegat Group description above.Responsibilities:- Led the Group's annual budget and business planning processes for the Global Sales Division.- Guided in-market teams in planning and strategic decision making.- Special responsibility for overseeing the new Australian in-market sales team.Achievements:- Established and led a team of three analysts to perform at a high level during an extremely dynamic and challenging time of rapid growth.- During the Group's IPO in 2006, provided key analysis and commentary for the prospectus and presented to investment banking professionals.- Successfully negotiated a new and significant business relationship with Tesco UK.- Promoted to the position of General Manager, Australia.

Auckland, New Zealand

Refer to Delegat Group description above.Responsibilities:- Conducting rigorous market analysis and long-term sales planning.- Developing systems and processes to support sales execution.Achievements:- Developed a business case for a new CRM system for Australia, and oversaw the subsequent development and deployment of the system.- Quickly promoted to Manager, Business Planning.

Auckland, New Zealand

ANZ is one of New Zealand's largest banking institutions.Responsibilities:- Provide personal financial advice to clients focused on investment and insurance planning.- Responsible for clients across four branches in central Auckland.I resigned from this position to pursue the opportunity to join Delegats Wine Estate.

Edmonton, Canada Area

JV Financial Group was established by Vaughn Beakhouse, formerly a Regional Manager with MD Management (see below). JV was established to provide comprehensive financial advice to high net worth / high income professionals and their families.Responsibilities:- Provide comprehensive investment, insurance, estate planning, and tax optimisation advice.- Lead the investment planning processes for the Group.- Select investment management companies and products for use in client portfolios.Achievements:- Helped the Group secure new clients and grow new business.- Developed a sophisticated portfolio management and asset allocation system.- Developed numerous standard operating procedures to streamline processes and increase efficiency and accuracy of staff.I enjoyed this role but left this position in March 2004 to relocate to New Zealand with my wife.

Edmonton, Canada Area

MD Management, now known as MD Physician Services, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Canadian Medical Association. MD Management was originally set up to provide unbiased financial advice to physicians, and has since grown into one of Canada's most respected and sophisticated financial services firms, with over $30 billion in assets under management.Responsibilities:- Provide comprehensive financial advice to over 150 physicians and their families.- Provide expertise in investment management, insurance, estate planning, and tax optimisation.Achievements:- Promoted to the position of Financial Consultant after a short period as Consultant Assistant.- Recognised for growing Assets Under Management through effective new business development and through maintaining existing client relationships.- For a period of 6 months, managed two portfolios of clients, representing over 250 physician families and $260 million in assets.I left this position to join JV Financial Group as a Senior Financial Consultant.

Mba, Masters Of Business Administration

The AGSM Executive MBA is a challenging and rewarding programme. Students complete nine subject courses over three years, then a Strategic.

Bcomm, Finance

Activities and Societies: President, UofA Investors Club / President, UofA Lister Hall Students Association / Vice President, UofA Lister.