My role is governance - the collaborative creation and the evolution of the Vision, Strategic plan and business plan. And the on-going reviewing and refining. Collaboratively defining and modeling culture. And compliance oversight. Grow is committed to providing the highest quality care and learning experiences. Our teachers and staff inspire with their generous hearts and knowledgeable practices. Pedagogy is guided by lineages such as Emmi Pikler and Reggio Emilia - while ultimately born from and competent to the local culture as well as constantly improving. NZ’s own Te Whāriki curriculum is embraced and acknowledged as a world leader. Grow has a culture of self-authorship, candour, response-ability and love. The commitment at Grow spans the full spectrum. Beginning with the environment - designing and project managing the build. Through to the on-going improvement of practices. Childcare is a highly regulated space and constantly changing. We work closely with regulators to comply ourselves and also improve practices across the sector. Our teachers support families over multi-year relationships through the ups-and-downs of child development. It is a highly challenging, people intensive and highly rewarding sector.

Our Commercial strategy is to partner with major energy users and support their transition to renewable energy with solar generation and related reporting.We are one of the largest and most experienced solar providers in NZ and so it is a natural fit with our expertise that we service those with larger, more complex needs - greater environment management, H&S, insurance and detailed design requirements. We have design capabilities in-house and also work closely with third party consultants for specialized areas. In these cases communication and experience is critical. Mandatory climate related reporting took effect this year (Jan23) for entities that come under CRD legislation*. Those are NZ's largest entities (banks, insurers and listed entities) but it doesn't stop there. They have to include what their suppliers are doing in their climate reporting. So they are asking their suppliers to reflect and report on their carbon footprint too. The aim of the legislation is that we are all considering our footprint when making decisions. This is being seen already with many business contracts, tenants, lenders and insurers already having climate related conditions in supply or service arrangements. One result is increasing demand for solar. In a tight market for skilled labour. Quality and capacity is a key issue. Hence we are looking to support those business leaders that have a defined plan, timeline and decision making. Who value our experience, expertise and commitment to quality.*Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021

Transition and change from an owner founder business to a medium sized enterprise with 100 staff. Right-sizing the model and systems in a competitive sector experiencing significant change in consumer behaviour, technology and legislation. Creating a lighter brighter future by connecting kiwis with solar energy

With a small management team, led by the owner, we grew the footprint, filled it with targeted marketing strategy and focused culture. And sold it to an ASX listed entity for a extraordinary return on investment. Having fun doing it!Key achievements included: Locating and project managing new builds. Fine tuning the return on brand/marketing dollars spent. Efficacy of sales shop front. Maximising the business saleProviding storage and moving options for homes and businessesSites located at Silverdale, Manukau, Hamilton (Te Rapa, Frankton, Dinsdale), Tauranga/Mt Maunganui and RotoruaNZ Owned. Award winninghttps://www.guardianstorage.co.nz/

I provided strategic advice to Directors. Campbell+Co is a leader in brand building PR, Social Media and Events.

Delivered results in front-line sales, managing teams and in head office. My core experience was in arranging funding and other banking services for businesses. My clients were large but owner-run, where bnz added value as a trusted advisor. I promoting taking a keen interest in our clients businesses, building an understanding of the business and the people - working to tailor solutions. I am a strong advocate for client relationships and playing a role in guiding sound Governance, Strategy and Management within the purview of banking. I have assisted businesses to acquire other businesses, grow, buy-out other shareholders and refinance out of other funding.I have also had a stint managing a team of bankers

My leadership brought business logic and disciplines without loosing the heartResponsible for leading the board, vision and strategic direction. Supporting the GM and monitoring business plan outcomes. At any time, the board comprises 6-12 directors/trustees. Keys focus areas have been (i) increased self-funding from 30% to 70% (ii) installing robust self-evaluation/feedback (iii) Improving our story telling/marketing (iv) Building an online platformThere has also been a focus on "back-to-basics", ensuring the basics are delivered well. The organization has achieved these key focuses. And lifted output. Volunteer referrals rose from c2000 YEJun14 to c5000 in YEJun16The impact for Auckland is 5,000 volunteers helping over 200 charitable organisations. Our volunteers typically provide on-going help to their chosen charity. In economic terms the seeds planted each year will provide somewhere in the vicinity of 500,000 hours over the following year of various skills connected into Aucklands community. http://volunteeringauckland.org.nz

Located at HSBC's global headquarters, my focus was wholesale Debt Capital Market issuance and under-writing. With Europe's largest trading floor and with a sales team in United States, we originated Private Placements and under-wrote Public Notes. Transactions included Plc's such as WPP, TNS, DMGT, YELL.The funds were used to launch new strategic ventures such as buy-outs and roll-ups. Taking new ideas and ways of doing things and scaling them within and across international borders.

Relationship managed large corporates and worked alongside Head of Corporate & Institutional Banking on major accounts. Acted as conduit between London office and large NZ corporates for debt fund raisings in Europe and the US. Took leadership roles in implementing change. In my time in Auckland I spent time in Credit Committee as well as front line roles leading to Relationship Manager