AGLIVE GROUP Limited is a provider of web based global food supply-chain traceability solutions and farm management software. AUSTRACKER is an integrated GPS tracking solutions provider focused on regional & rural Australia. The Aglive innovation provides a digital solution for livestock farmers to capture location validated farm production data with wireless transfer to cloud. The system empowers farmers to improve production yields and prices using accurate and live data to… Show more AGLIVE GROUP Limited is a provider of web based global food supply-chain traceability solutions and farm management software. AUSTRACKER is an integrated GPS tracking solutions provider focused on regional & rural Australia. The Aglive innovation provides a digital solution for livestock farmers to capture location validated farm production data with wireless transfer to cloud. The system empowers farmers to improve production yields and prices using accurate and live data to discerning end consumers.As executive director I take a lead role in strategic planning, financial management, industry engagement, corporate governance, investor administration and the growth strategy of our supply-chain and GPS tracking business units with new opportunities constantly appearing. Show less

AGLIVE GROUP Limited is a provider of web based global food supply-chain traceability solutions and farm management software. The Aglive innovation provides a digital solution for livestock farmers to capture location validated farm production data with wireless transfer to cloud. The system empowers farmers to improve production yields and prices using accurate and live data to discerning end consumers.As executive director I take a lead role in operations, corporate… Show more AGLIVE GROUP Limited is a provider of web based global food supply-chain traceability solutions and farm management software. The Aglive innovation provides a digital solution for livestock farmers to capture location validated farm production data with wireless transfer to cloud. The system empowers farmers to improve production yields and prices using accurate and live data to discerning end consumers.As executive director I take a lead role in operations, corporate governance, software development, administration and the growth strategy of our supply-chain and GPS tracking business units with new opportunities constantly appearing. Show less

Auto Rental Geelong - Hertz International Licensee & owner/operator of 600 vehicle car & truck rental fleet across 13 Hertz locations throughout western and northern suburbs of Melbourne central & western Victoria and SA. Largest regional based Hertz Licensee.Hertz pioneered the car rental industry in America and is the still the oldest and largest car rental firm in the world.Director and owner of mult-location Hertz licensee business based in metropolitan Melbourne and… Show more Auto Rental Geelong - Hertz International Licensee & owner/operator of 600 vehicle car & truck rental fleet across 13 Hertz locations throughout western and northern suburbs of Melbourne central & western Victoria and SA. Largest regional based Hertz Licensee.Hertz pioneered the car rental industry in America and is the still the oldest and largest car rental firm in the world.Director and owner of mult-location Hertz licensee business based in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria and South Australia. The business comprised a 600 vehicle fleet, 45 staff and 8 branches and 6 agencies.I led the planning and implementation of a successful growth strategy to take the business from a single location with 25 vehicles in 1990 to one of the largest Hertz Licensee networks in Australia comprising a large range of 4WD’s, buses, trucks & cars. In 1996 I left my senior executive position at Godfrey Hirst to further develop the Hertz business. The business which was subsequently purchased by Hertz Australia in 2009. Comport Pty Ltd was the first Hertz business in Victoria to obtain a motor car traders license and commence retailing ex rental stock direct to the public. Show less

Hire Drive Mutual Limited is an insurance company established and owned by the network of Hertz licensees to provide insurance,risk assessment and accident damage recovery services to its network of Hertz rental location owner/members Australia wide. The company services 40 Hertz operators Australia wide comprising 8,000 rental vehicles.

- Non-executive Director of Lifeline Geelong for 7 years on voluntary basis (7 lifeline op shops, sorting centre, 8 staff & 50 volunteers) arranging fundraising, government grants, donations & overseeing of senior management/volunteers

One of the top 10 carpet manufacturer in the world with revenues of $300M+ and 1100 staff. I held several different positions during my time with Godfrey Hirst: Financial Accountant & Project Analyst- Head of finance and accounting department comprising 40 administration, costing, finance & accounting staff.- Member of senior management team.- Reporting to board on all financial management reporting and statutory returns.- Responsible for all matters relative to… Show more One of the top 10 carpet manufacturer in the world with revenues of $300M+ and 1100 staff. I held several different positions during my time with Godfrey Hirst: Financial Accountant & Project Analyst- Head of finance and accounting department comprising 40 administration, costing, finance & accounting staff.- Member of senior management team.- Reporting to board on all financial management reporting and statutory returns.- Responsible for all matters relative to external auditors- Prepare and present feasibilities and finance applications to bankers- Lead financial analyst on several successful company acquisitions including:o Homfray Carpets NSW & Hycraft Carpets Vic,o Yarn manufacturers AH Plain & Son Vic,o Benalla Spinning Mills Vic.o Christchurch Carpet Yarns NZ.- Responsible for financial analysis, ROI and management of all capital expenditure- Oversee management of fleet and communications providers- Responsible for risk assessment and annual insurance renewals- Prepare annual taxation return and liaise with external accountants re taxation lodgement and statutory compliance mattersGeneral Manager Exports- Setup new sales offices and subsidiaries in Canada, North America and Singapore- Installed financial accounting and administration systems in all overseas offices- Responsible for Export Market Development Grant applications and compliance reporting General Manager Manufacturing- Oversee performance of production planning, product development, cost accounting, new product analysis, capital expenditure, expense control.- Monthly management reporting to board- Prepare financial analysis for changes to production shifts, process plant layout, new equipment- Prepare feasibilities and budgets re Government incentive grants for Textile Industry rationalisation Show less

1984 – 1989- Based in Victoria then Queensland led a staff of 150 across multi-location retailing and property business across Northern NSW and Queensland including electrical, furniture, homeware and hardware businesses , traveland agencies and bank branch agencies.- Included supervision of merchandise buyers, store managers and accounting admin staff. Reporting to the board of directors. Financial Controller- Head financial analyst and led negotiations and due… Show more 1984 – 1989- Based in Victoria then Queensland led a staff of 150 across multi-location retailing and property business across Northern NSW and Queensland including electrical, furniture, homeware and hardware businesses , traveland agencies and bank branch agencies.- Included supervision of merchandise buyers, store managers and accounting admin staff. Reporting to the board of directors. Financial Controller- Head financial analyst and led negotiations and due diligence for several M&A's in the 1980's in partnership with Hooker Corporation Ltd. These property rich acquisitions included retailers James Stewart & Co, Richardson & Co, Reids Department stores and a group of BCC hardware stores from Universal Telecastors Limited and. - Led the financial analysis and negotiations when the group was subsequently acquired by the public listed Demasius Limited. Show less

Dalgety was an early pioneer in the development of global pastoral houses. Dalgety PLC held a prominent position in Australia’s stock and station industry and the Australian business was subsequently purchased by Wesfarmers. My time at Dalgety commenced in Melbourne followed by a promotion to Regional Accountant responsible for: - Budgets and business planning,- Supervise finance accounting and administration staff responsible for the multi-business units including livestock… Show more Dalgety was an early pioneer in the development of global pastoral houses. Dalgety PLC held a prominent position in Australia’s stock and station industry and the Australian business was subsequently purchased by Wesfarmers. My time at Dalgety commenced in Melbourne followed by a promotion to Regional Accountant responsible for: - Budgets and business planning,- Supervise finance accounting and administration staff responsible for the multi-business units including livestock auctions & stud stock & private sales, wool auctions, property sales, bloodstock sales, rural finance, rural merchandise, travel agencies, insurance agencies & shipping and customs brokerage. Show less

- Active partner in the family farming business comprising beef cattle, cropping and sheep on the family properties in the Western District of Victoria