Experienced senior executive with over 22 years business experience running profit and loss organisations in the Defence IndustryOver 30 years’ experience in Australian Defence environment, including a 1.5 year secondment into the US DoD during the First Gulf WarStrong interpersonal and communications skillsHighly motivated, enthusiastic and authentic leader with strong emotional intelligence skillsTrack record of development and delivery of growth strategies and profitable business enterprisesOutstanding strategic planning & implementation skills successfully applied and refined across a wide range of markets and business roles.A strong track record of achieving results, both individually and via the creation and leadership of diverse teams to achieve full engagement and performance.Proven general and financial management skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution, P&L performance, project and risk management.Demonstrated ability to forge effective long-term customer relationships, and effectively use communication skills internally to deliver stable, loyal and productive teams.Exemplary personal drive, integrity and professionalism, backed by a strong belief in personal accountability.An innate ability to solve problems, by identifying and implementing win-win outcomes, especially when this requires innovative thinking.Proven ability to remediate problem projects and regain customer trustExperienced in cost base rationalisation and structural re-organisationLiaison at all levels of customer organisations from Senior Federal Minsters, CEOs, Senior Executives down to operational levels