Independent Strategy Contract work on a number of projects for Xero

Brickworks is a major Australian public company, listed on the ASX200 with a market capitalisation of approximately $2.4 billion. The Corporate Development Manager provides guidance for the Brickworks portfolio of building products businesses including Austral Bricks, Bristile Roofing, Austral Masonry, Austral Precast and Auswest Timbers. Jonathan's role incorporates a diverse range of activities including strategy formulation, acquisition management, and leadership of major projects across the Group.

Ten years in strategy and management consulting based in Sydney, Australia and Boston, USA for L.E.K. Consulting - one of the world's leading strategy consulting and commercial due diligence advisors.Responsible for leading client engagements across strategic reviews, transaction support and performance improvement including overall project management, scope definition and workplanning, client engagement, presenting findings to senior executives, managing internal team of consultants and analysts, developing analytical methods. Additional responsibilities include proposal and tender writing, career coaching and mentoring to junior and mid-level staff, interviewing and recruiting, performance review writing and delivery, leading professional development sessions on technical and non-technical skills, office leadership.

Promoted through the roles of Associate, Associate Consultant, Senior Associate Consultant and Consultant

Focused on setting strategic direction and advising on business improvement initiatives across a number of businesses within building product manufacturing and trade distribution. Specifically centred on Crane Group but also more broadly across Fletcher Building LimitedSix month secondment from L.E.K. Consulting