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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

- Led cluster-wide finance transformation programs, leading to a coordinated and consolidated approach to business performance management across the Transport cluster.- Implemented a new cluster-wide business performance management system for budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, consolidations and statutory reporting – achieving the highest priority for the Group CFO on the Finance Technology Strategy.- Led a project to improve financial accountability and transparency plus… Show more - Led cluster-wide finance transformation programs, leading to a coordinated and consolidated approach to business performance management across the Transport cluster.- Implemented a new cluster-wide business performance management system for budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, consolidations and statutory reporting – achieving the highest priority for the Group CFO on the Finance Technology Strategy.- Led a project to improve financial accountability and transparency plus future proofing the financial structures against operating model and machinery of government changes.- Engaging with senior executives (including CFO and Executive Directors) and end-users on the design of an outcomes-based solution.- Leading a team of up-to 60-persons including IT, change, process improvement, business analysts, external contractors and subject matter experts.- Led multi-million dollar commercial negotiations and procurement processes.- Membership on steering committees, project control groups, Co-Chair of the Finance and Investment 100 Board (top 100 leaders from across the Finance and Investment Division) Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

- Leading a PMO with a team up to 80 persons delivering organisation-wide transformation, process improvement and automation projects while continuing program management activities.- Developed the Finance Technology Strategy to establish the road map for the future pipeline of activities- Managing future pipeline of projects and working with executive leaders to develop initiatives.- Seeking seed funding and developing funding strategies for future projects.- Align Finance and… Show more - Leading a PMO with a team up to 80 persons delivering organisation-wide transformation, process improvement and automation projects while continuing program management activities.- Developed the Finance Technology Strategy to establish the road map for the future pipeline of activities- Managing future pipeline of projects and working with executive leaders to develop initiatives.- Seeking seed funding and developing funding strategies for future projects.- Align Finance and Investment Technology Strategy with current and future initiatives- Managing a portfolio of projects with complex interdependencies and executive stakeholder management to deliver the portfolio.- Developed executive reporting on portfolio progress for the Group CFO and divisional executive directors- Managed program and project budgets in excess of $25m Show less

London, United Kingdom

- Managing projects throughout the UK, Poland, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Malta and New Zealand, including $1.8 billion of procurement projects - providing technical and commercial advice to clients, leading contract negotiations and policy design for Poland to achieve the EU recycling target.- Directed a wide range of projects, provided strategic advice to the client, supported the project manager, and took overall accountability for delivering the project on time and within budget. I… Show more - Managing projects throughout the UK, Poland, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Malta and New Zealand, including $1.8 billion of procurement projects - providing technical and commercial advice to clients, leading contract negotiations and policy design for Poland to achieve the EU recycling target.- Directed a wide range of projects, provided strategic advice to the client, supported the project manager, and took overall accountability for delivering the project on time and within budget. I had the highest average profit margin throughout the company while delivering positive outcomes for my clients- Built client and market relationships through the level of advice provided and successful project delivery. These relationships resulted in project extensions for every project (extension value equalled six per cent of Eunomia’s annual sales target).- Led a team of consultants (via direct reports and a matrix structure), guided project delivery, and coached staff to increase their capabilities and be responsible for their HR support.- Led two service areas and was responsible for achieving sales targets, service offerings, delivery of all relevant projects (even where I was not the Project Director or Project Manager) and reporting to the board of directors. Show less

Sydney, Australia

- Designed and implemented reporting frameworks and systems facilitating whole-of-agency reporting across large infrastructure and service delivery programs, removing duplication and streamlining data.- Cross-cluster/divisional stakeholder management leading to improved horizontal working, especially with Divisional Management Offices.- High-level strategic advice to the Secretary and Transport Executive to achieve organisational and Government objectives, deliver responsive change… Show more - Designed and implemented reporting frameworks and systems facilitating whole-of-agency reporting across large infrastructure and service delivery programs, removing duplication and streamlining data.- Cross-cluster/divisional stakeholder management leading to improved horizontal working, especially with Divisional Management Offices.- High-level strategic advice to the Secretary and Transport Executive to achieve organisational and Government objectives, deliver responsive change, service improvement and inform decision-making. - Delivery of Transport for NSW Annual Report for 2016-17 and 2017-18, including coordination of all Transport cluster Annual Reporting for nine agencies across content, design and ministerial liaison.- Facilitation of business planning process across TfNSW and alignment to organisational objectives and budget process.- Substantial senior leadership experience, including membership in funding allocation governance forums. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Reporting to the CEO, I was responsible for developing a new position for Ecosense Environmental within the waste management industry. I developed a 10 year strategic plan and growth strategy to increase market share with key short and medium term milestones.

Sydney, Australia

Managing the commercial operations throughout Sydney for one of Australia's largest waste management companies. I was responsible for the day-to-day operations of waste collection services for commercial customers, providing a high level of customer satisfaction through a high quality service. This was balanced against increasing the profitability and company objectives.

Sydney, Australia

I managed the domestic waste collection and disposal for the Campbelltown Local Government Area (55,000 residences). The contracts for these services were worth approximately $250m. I also ran a commercial effluent disposal facility, used by external contractors.

Executive Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Distinction

Global Network Of Advanced Management, The Past, Present And Future Of Business And The Economy In Hong Kong And Asia, High Distinction

Bachelor Of Business And Commerce