Daniel is the Managing Director of Merillot, a management consulting firm that provides advisory services to clients in telecom and technology.Merillot is dedicated to providing innovative consulting solutions that drive real growth for our clients. With a focus on strategic vision and pragmatic insights, we serve a variety of clients including service providers, carriers and government agencies.Our comprehensive approach spans across strategy, commercial, customer experience, marketing, organisational design, and sales, ensuring that we deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. At Merillot, we leverage our industry knowledge and experience to help businesses navigate complex market structures and achieve sustainable success.Daniel's leadership at Merillot is grounded in his strong business acumen, sales expertise, and emotional intelligence. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business from Griffith University, with a GPA of 6.22, and diplomas in Information Technology and Management. He has been recognized with both the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence and The Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence.Merillot is committed to exceeding client expectations and driving impactful results, continuing Daniel's legacy of excellence and innovation in the consulting industry

Awaking Giants is the market leader in delivering the infrastructure that supports AI and cloud.As Chairman of the Advisory Board at Awaking Giants, Daniel plays a key role in guiding the company’s strategic direction and key initiatives. Drawing on extensive leadership experience and industry expertise, he collaborates with the board and executive team to provide strategic counsel on critical business decisions, enhancing governance and driving innovation. Daniel is dedicated to supporting Awaking Giants in strengthening its market position as the leader in AI infrastructure and achieving sustainable growth.

Daniel managed AFL's businesses across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. As a respected and prominent industry member, Daniel provides high level leadership across telecommunications and hyperscale markets, overseeing substantial growth as AI infrastructure was adopted by clients globally. AFL's exceptional products, innovative solutions and engineering expertise make connections possible. AFL provide industry-leading solutions, products and services a number of global markets.AFL is part of a company with a long history and record of success, Fujikura. Fujikura has been in business over 120 years and is one of the oldest manufacturers of cables and wires in Japan.

Daniel managed AFL's commercial functions across Australia & New Zealand. As a respected and prominent industry member, Daniel provides high level leadership across a variety of markets.

Daniel managed market development across Australia. As a respected and prominent industry member, Daniel provided high level market leadership. Daniel lead the AFL team to establish value in multiple regions and markets.

Daniel managed AFL's business in New South Wales and Queensland. In this role leading a large, geographically diverse team to establish value in multiple markets, Daniel grew AFL's business across the east coast of Australia.

Daniel managed AFL's business in Queensland. Leading a team of sales staff, customer service, operations and logistics employees, Daniel led the business to further challenge the status quo and embed AFL in a variety of markets.

Daniel developed business for AFL across Queensland in a variety of markets. Daniel's approach to Business Development helped AFL to challenge the incumbent companies in those markets, and to establish a firm market share.

Providing strategic insight and governance to a newly established business. Guided the development of the company’s long-term vision, mission, and strategy, ensuring alignment with market opportunities and industry trends. Oversaw the establishment of risk management and compliance frameworks, identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies. Supported the development and execution of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, promoting sustainable business practices and community engagement.

Daniel was responsible for leading a team of professionals in the deployment of communications infrastructure strategy & solutions. As one of the most senior technical roles, Daniel was responsible for the formation of technical standards and documents.The team operates a wide range of communications networks, including wave division multiplexing, long-haul optical fibre, data centre networks and converged networks.

Daniel provided professional services to customers on communications technology products and solutions.