I am a results-driven global executive operating for over 30 years in resources and manufacturing. I have significant experience in managing activities in the Middle East, Asia, North & South America, Europe and Australia including finding and developing new business opportunities, joint venture management, operations, business improvement and new country entry. With highly developed external engagement, negotiation and influencing skills, I am accomplished in establishing and managing relationships with JV partners, governments and suppliers.I have strong strategic thinking, management capabilities and problem-solving skills which I utilise to develop and drive innovative solutions. My financial analysis and risk management skills have been developed to an advanced level which I use to deliver value by leveraging commercial and operational key value drivers.My approach is hands-on and collaborative with a track record of leading teams and engaging stakeholder to achieve results and successfully manage change and a strong focus on stakeholder value and ethical business practices.EXPERTISE• Strategy Development & Execution, Business Improvement• Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Influencing• Leadership, Innovation, Change Management• Financial & Commercial Acumen, Risk Management, New Business Development• Managing Across Different Cultures, New Country Entry HIGHLIGHTS• Developed and presented a business strategy that delivered organisational alignment and enabled approval of a USD1.9b mine in Australia• Initiated and drove development of new technical solutions to extend the life of a JV operation in Brazil. Including engaging six shareholder groups to reach a solution that aligned with our strategic objectives and met the multiple governance systems• Developed and implemented new country entry strategies including establishment of business entities in country, negotiation of joint venture agreements and investment agreements and positioning the company as the governments preferred investor• Established and led multi-function teams to conduct order of magnitude studies and commercial negotiations on multibillion-dollar projects in Malaysia and the UAE• Built and maintained relationships to enable ongoing frank discussions amongst three JV partners on key strategic issues for a smelter in Oman resulting in moving from a poor performer to best in class• Led an improvement project delivering a 25% cost reduction and significant safety improvement CONTACT DETAILSp: +61 407 651 744e: matt@liddy.co
Listed skills include New Business Development, Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Development, and 16 others.
