Business consulting,Strategy,Advisory BoardsIncluding:Director- Lifestream International ( Dec 2018- May 2021)Advisory Board- Earthwise Advisory Board - Martin and PleasanceInterim CEO- NZ Manuka BioactivesSwazi NZ Advisory Board

Including 3 years as Chairman.

The above is a new company with the objective of commercializing AUT research and activities for the benefit of University finances.

General management and leadership advice.Strategy inpuut and facilitation.Business consulting.Acquisition feasibilty.Financial managementPreparation of Information Memorandums

Vitaco has 400 staff and a turnover of $150 million. It is a company formed from the merger of Nutralife and Healtheries of NZ.

Nutra-Life Health & Fitness has a turnover of $75 million, employs over 150 staff, and has over 450 product lines. It is a major supplier to the nutritional products market, both in New Zealand, Australia and currently exports to more than 20 other countries.

Establish, maintain and monitor the business planning, strategy and financial requirements of the Hansells and three operating subsidiaries - Aztec Corn Chips, Krispa and Natural Products LtdStrategic and Business PlanningMarketingBoard and Management reporting compliance Achievements Developed the strategy, in conjunction with the Board, to grow the company Recruited a new management team and head office structureLed the rebranding, repackaging and rationalisation of key brands which received a very positive response from customers and distributors which resulted increased market shareSelection and implementation of new ERP systemSignificant improvement in staff cultureImprovement in profitability

Strategic and Business PlanningMarketingBoard and Management reporting compliance Achievements Developed the strategy to restructure the business which had cumulative losses of $12million over the previous 4 years resulting in a return to profitability after 18 months Achieved budget sales and profit every yearDoubled sales between 1990 and 1997 with significant increases in market shareDeveloped export markets in Australia and AsiaImplementation of workplace reform concepts with productivity improvement10 fold increase in business valuation (independent) as at 1997 compared to 1990 sale priceMajor level of new product launchesImplementation of new ERP systemBuilding of and relocation to new manufacturing premises

Melbourne Biscuit manufacturer / marketer owned by Lanes Foods

Various financial roles in NZ and Australia with the last one being Financial Controller in NZ