At Spencer Stuart, we know how much leadership matters. We are trusted by organizations around the world to help them make the senior-level leadership decisions that have a lasting impact on their enterprises. Through our executive search, board and leadership advisory services, we help build and enhance high-performing teams for select clients ranging from major multinationals to emerging companies to nonprofit institutions.Privately held since 1956, we focus on delivering knowledge… Show more At Spencer Stuart, we know how much leadership matters. We are trusted by organizations around the world to help them make the senior-level leadership decisions that have a lasting impact on their enterprises. Through our executive search, board and leadership advisory services, we help build and enhance high-performing teams for select clients ranging from major multinationals to emerging companies to nonprofit institutions.Privately held since 1956, we focus on delivering knowledge, insight and results through the collaborative efforts of a team of experts — now spanning more than 70 offices, over 30 countries and more than 50 practice specialties. Boards and leaders consistently turn to Spencer Stuart to help address their evolving leadership needs in areas such as senior-level executive search, board recruitment, board effectiveness, succession planning, in-depth senior management assessment, employee engagement and many other facets of culture and organizational effectiveness. Websitehttp://www.spencerstuart.com/ Show less

Infrastructure Victoria is an independent advisory body with three functions: - preparing a 30-year infrastructure strategy for Victoria, which is refreshed every three to five years - providing written advice to government on specific infrastructure matters - publishing research on infrastructure-related issues. Infrastructure Victoria also supports the development of sectoral infrastructure plans by government departments and agencies. The aim of… Show more Infrastructure Victoria is an independent advisory body with three functions: - preparing a 30-year infrastructure strategy for Victoria, which is refreshed every three to five years - providing written advice to government on specific infrastructure matters - publishing research on infrastructure-related issues. Infrastructure Victoria also supports the development of sectoral infrastructure plans by government departments and agencies. The aim of Infrastructure Victoria is to take a long-term, evidence-based view of infrastructure planning and inform community discussion about infrastructure provision. Show less

• CEO of Keolis-Downer, a joint-venture between Keolis and Downer-EDI: led existing operations and drove the development plan.• Led the operational start of the Gold Coast Light Rail, as part of a $1bn infrastructure project.• Positioned Keolis-Downer in the top three Public transport players in Australia.• Restructured Australasian group to create financial optimisation and greater leadership accountability. • Strengthened national and state relationships with governments and… Show more • CEO of Keolis-Downer, a joint-venture between Keolis and Downer-EDI: led existing operations and drove the development plan.• Led the operational start of the Gold Coast Light Rail, as part of a $1bn infrastructure project.• Positioned Keolis-Downer in the top three Public transport players in Australia.• Restructured Australasian group to create financial optimisation and greater leadership accountability. • Strengthened national and state relationships with governments and industry partners. • Member of the Keolis Group Executive Committee in France. Show less

GoldlinQ is the consortium behind the Gold Coast light rail project - a A$1 billion 18 year Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract with the Queensland State Government to design, build, finance, operate and maintain a light rail public transportation system, operated by Keolis-Downer.

Yarra Trams is operated by KDR Victoria Pty Ltd, a joint-venture between Keolis and Downer EDI in Australia.• Transitioned successfully from the previous operator and delivered on all major commitments to the Victorian State Government and Public Transport Authority, with:- Passenger satisfaction increased - Fare evasion down and punctuality up to historical standards - Pedestrian knockdowns down by 65% • Over delivered consistently on EBITDA and cash flow… Show more Yarra Trams is operated by KDR Victoria Pty Ltd, a joint-venture between Keolis and Downer EDI in Australia.• Transitioned successfully from the previous operator and delivered on all major commitments to the Victorian State Government and Public Transport Authority, with:- Passenger satisfaction increased - Fare evasion down and punctuality up to historical standards - Pedestrian knockdowns down by 65% • Over delivered consistently on EBITDA and cash flow targets.• Positioned Yarra Trams as “Most Respected Public Transport Company in Australia” in 2010 & 2011.• Initiated and deployed a Leadership Framework to strengthen manager/employee relationships.• Built strong partnerships with key national and state stakeholders (Government, Public Transport Authorities...).• Initiated the internationally acclaimed Rhino safety campaign and led the revival of the Art Tram competition as part of the Melbourne Festival. Show less

• Responsible for Operations in wholly owned international subsidiaries (Scandinavia, Canada, Germany, Netherlands).• Led an international team of country Financial Controllers and local CFOs. • Accompanied the revenue growth of International division from A$850m to A$3.5bn in 4 years.• Deputy to the Executive Vice-President International.

Nitya is a high street retail fashion business with 70 points of sale worldwide.• In charge of Finance, Human Resources, IT and Logistics/Supply Chain.• Renegotiated financing facilities with banks. • Acting as the Managing Director of the UK distribution entity.

• Managed merger and acquisition operations (selection of targets, valuation, due diligence, closing) and advised senior management on capitalistic operations. • Supported Regional Finance and Country Managers in solving financial issues.

SDV is the Transportation and Supply-Chain Business Unit in the Bolloré Group (Revenue: A$4bn).Revenue > A$100m and 160 staff across the UK• In charge of Finance, IT, HR, Legal and Tax.• Supervised the creation and marketing of an Internet site offering on-line quotes, booking and tracking.• Convinced the Board to move to a geographical sales force independent from branches.• Drove an analysis to introduce Business Units and increase shareholder’s value by focussing… Show more SDV is the Transportation and Supply-Chain Business Unit in the Bolloré Group (Revenue: A$4bn).Revenue > A$100m and 160 staff across the UK• In charge of Finance, IT, HR, Legal and Tax.• Supervised the creation and marketing of an Internet site offering on-line quotes, booking and tracking.• Convinced the Board to move to a geographical sales force independent from branches.• Drove an analysis to introduce Business Units and increase shareholder’s value by focussing on high margin products/customers. Show less

ANZDL - Shipping line, part of the Bolloré Group then.

Bolloré is a diversified $16bn Group with interests in Transportation and Logistics, Communications and Electricity in more than 100 countries.