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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Working with directors to review operations and assess strategic options.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Executive director and Interim COO. Brought in following the exit of the CEO to transform and prepare the business for sale, and to support the transition of the CTO to CEO. Responsible for managing the due diligence process as part of the sale of the company to a major multi $Bn North American e-commerce platform.

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Interim COO at short notice due to departure of long serving CFO and Property Manager. Restructured and reorganised finances to assist decision making and improve transparency. Challenged and advised on changes to governance, business processes and financial sustainability.

Sydney, Australia

Engaged to project plan and coordinate activities across a number of functions to deliver UTS's response to the Modern Slavery Act 2018. The role concluded early due to coronavirus.

Sydney

A significant religious NFP with revenue of approximately $1.3bn and assets in excess of $5bn - consisting of 400 congregations, 13 presbyteries (regional councils), 6 private schools, childcare, large aged care operations, social services and commercial activities. Employed by the Synod to bring change to the way the Synod conducted its business support activities. ✔ Recruited and developed a strong, autonomous management team and commercially experienced staff to improve and… Show more A significant religious NFP with revenue of approximately $1.3bn and assets in excess of $5bn - consisting of 400 congregations, 13 presbyteries (regional councils), 6 private schools, childcare, large aged care operations, social services and commercial activities. Employed by the Synod to bring change to the way the Synod conducted its business support activities. ✔ Recruited and developed a strong, autonomous management team and commercially experienced staff to improve and expand services to serve the wider Church in areas of property, finance, payroll services, human resources, insurance, IT and legal.✔ Restructured the Synod’s finance functions in response to a serious financial downturn. Centralised cash management and implemented new IT systems and processes for budgets, reporting and governance. Initiated and led a successful legal based challenge to long held assumptions around the use of assets to access funds necessary to address a $100M debt.✔ Synod Property Officer, member/director of a range of governing boards and committees, member of the Executive Leadership Team responding to complex financial, strategic, risk and governance issues.✔ Extensive engagement across dispersed and disparate stakeholders to inform, resolve issues and gain support for strategic plans and initiatives around debt, assets, resourcing, funding, strategy community and governance. Show less

Sydney

Engaged to support the MD and functional heads meet US directed deadlines for the separation of the bakery products operation as part of a global restructure. Developed the project management tools and documentation to support the management team understand priorities and timelines

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

The Australian subsidiary of the privately owned Swiss based pharmaceutical company, now Takeda PharmaceuticalsProvided strategic and commercial support to a new CEO in an $80M turnover pharmaceutical company with a recent loss of patent protection of a key product line. Prepared annual budgets during a period of uncertainty to Germany and Singapore, engaged in scenario analysis for future investment taking into account changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and product pipeline.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Engaged to manage the sale of surplus assets to support the resolution of a global working capital issue. Executed sale/leaseback of surplus property and sale of an automotive dealership exceeding UK head office cash generation expectations.

Sydney, Australia

Formit Services Pty Limited was a private equity funded manufacturer of portable toilets, rain water tanks and concrete products. I was brought in by the private equity investor to provide commercial support to the Managing Director whilst the business commenced a sale process.✔ Reviewed business acquisition opportunities, supported the due diligence process and integrated the acquired business.✔ Replaced the CFO during the sale process, supported the investment bank with the… Show more Formit Services Pty Limited was a private equity funded manufacturer of portable toilets, rain water tanks and concrete products. I was brought in by the private equity investor to provide commercial support to the Managing Director whilst the business commenced a sale process.✔ Reviewed business acquisition opportunities, supported the due diligence process and integrated the acquired business.✔ Replaced the CFO during the sale process, supported the investment bank with the development of financial models and the Information Memorandum for the sale process. Presented to potential purchasers.✔ Worked with Bank appointed consultants to justify continued support with short term facilities and overall debt structure following a significant market downturn Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Researched and investigated personal acquisition opportunities

Sydney, Australia

Inchcape plc is a UK listed multinational automotive distribution, retail and services company headquartered in London with operations throughout Europe and Australasia and working with brands such as Toyota, BMW, Subaru, Volkswagen Group and MercedesReview of automotive retail, distribution and logistics opportunities. Prepared a feasibility study of automotive distribution opportunities in Germany & Russia for a key Inchcape brand, coordinated with London head office and working with… Show more Inchcape plc is a UK listed multinational automotive distribution, retail and services company headquartered in London with operations throughout Europe and Australasia and working with brands such as Toyota, BMW, Subaru, Volkswagen Group and MercedesReview of automotive retail, distribution and logistics opportunities. Prepared a feasibility study of automotive distribution opportunities in Germany & Russia for a key Inchcape brand, coordinated with London head office and working with local agents. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Appointed general manager responsible for transitioning an internal logistics function to a standalone automotive third party logistics company servicing brands such as Subaru, Volkswagen and Peugeot. Led management team of 6 and staff of 210 across 2 divisions in 4 states. Increased turnover by 56% to $25.8m and operating profits 33% with strong forecast earnings.

Sydney, Australia

Engaged to support a new CEO review of portfolio operations across Australasia during a period where franchise rights were at risk due to performance issues, and to support the growth of Inchcape plc's Australian/New Zealand operations.✔ Reviewed Inchcape’s regional portfolio of automotive activities during the Asian financial crisis.✔ Led multiple on the ground successful reviews of 3-6 month’s duration in the UK, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Brunei and Singapore and Australia to… Show more Engaged to support a new CEO review of portfolio operations across Australasia during a period where franchise rights were at risk due to performance issues, and to support the growth of Inchcape plc's Australian/New Zealand operations.✔ Reviewed Inchcape’s regional portfolio of automotive activities during the Asian financial crisis.✔ Led multiple on the ground successful reviews of 3-6 month’s duration in the UK, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Brunei and Singapore and Australia to restructure and reposition for profitability.✔ Assessed local acquisition and development opportunities in Australia and Asia including modelling, business case development and operational design. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

A.T. Kearney (Associate), Macquarie Bank (Summer Associate – Corporate Finance), Ampol Limited (Contract Accountant), Australian Poultry Limited (Internal Audit), Sabre Corporation (Financial Controller), Price WaterHouse (Audit Senior)

Company Directors Course

Awarded Order of Merit

Graduate Diploma In Applied Finance And Investment

Master, Masters Of Business Administration

Activities and Societies: MBA Club Selected to exchange to London Business School

Professional Year

Bachelor Of Economics, Accounting, Economics