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Switzerland

Representing and advocating for alumni members while driving the strategic plan to enhance engagement and deliver value.Leading initiatives in collaboration with the UEFA Foundation to foster opportunities and strengthen connections across the global alumni network.

Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland

Developed and executed the UEFA Academy 2023-2025 strategic plan, driving sustainable growth and positioning the organisation for long-term success.Oversaw key operations, ensuring seamless alumni engagement and effective execution of strategic initiatives to support organisational goals.

Vaud, Switzerland

Drove strategic initiatives to enhance reporting processes and foster transparency, accelerating agility and innovation.Spearheaded global transformation for an international recruitment leader, aligning strategic objectives and driving increased profitability.Led the acquisition of Impact Soccer, positioning the company as a leading force in emerging.

Melbounre

Developed and executed a comprehensive financial growth strategy at Impact Soccer, ensuring fiscal sustainability through effective planning and budget oversight.Established strong partnerships with state governments, football clubs, and federations to secure funding for educational and football development programs.Implemented sound financial practices.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Optimised daily operations and streamlined functions to enhance organizational efficiency.Forged partnerships with top academic institutions to create impactful educational programs.Facilitated global collaborations, managing impactful projects and programs with international partners.Solidified Impact Soccer’s position as a thought leader in sports.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Spearheaded the establishment of Impact Soccer, aiming to revolutionise football in Australia through education, partnerships, and technology integration.Developed a holistic player development approach, ensuring long-term success in sports and education.Secured partnerships with global organisations to enhance player pathways and solidify Impact Soccer's.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Oversaw all aspects of the club's sporting activities, including the implementation of player care programs, managing academy operations, and developing comprehensive player development plans. Developed programs to ensure continuous coach education and developed innovative player assessment and monitoring application to enhance performance and growth at.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Led a companywide overhaul of finance processes and reporting systems at Telstra, Australia’s largest telecom company with a revenue of 26 billion AUD, driving productivity, efficiency, and reporting accuracy.Designed and implemented an advanced data analytics reporting system, establishing a “one source of truth” model to expedite financial close and.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Implemented systemic solutions leveraging advanced data analytics to streamline decision-making and provide actionable insights.Established a new work environment promoting diversity and flexibility by incorporating innovative technologies and modernised workflows.Defined a global process taxonomy, driving efficiency and process improvement across the.

Melbourne, Australia

Developed Telstra’s Economic Profitability Model, offering detailed product and service analysis to support strategic initiatives and operational excellence.Provided actionable financial insights to guide business strategies, ensuring alignment between profitability and operational priorities.Enhanced financial strategies with innovative modelling.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Developed and implemented an automated event management application for Australia's oldest sporting club to streamline major events for over 100,000 spectators across AFL, cricket, soccer, and concerts.The application is still in use today, managing key events such as the Australian Rules Football Grand Final.Successfully optimised event logistics.

Melbourne, Australia

Headhunted to establish and drive the commercial growth strategy for a small installation company, transforming it into the industry’s premier installation provider in Australia.Established stable financial foundations and fostered a culture of innovation, enabling rapid growth and market leadership.Spearheaded the development of a fully integrated online.

London, United Kingdom

• Responsible for project financial control (£603m), commercial implementation, CRM data creation, financial modelling, and governance for the UK’s highest value competitive dialogue procurement, impacting 27 million.
• Project Recognised by Rt Hon David Cameron MP, Prime Minister, “The fact that this complex and challenging program was delivered on time and under budget is testament to the skill and dedication of all involved".
• Awarded Best Public Procurement - Chartered Institute Purchase & Supply (saved UK Gov £250m).
• Developed streamline financial equalisation procurement process, now adopted across the BBC. Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Responsible for all management accounting, project financing, audit compliance and reporting across Europe for game developer company with Net Sales over 370 billion YEN. Initiated finance sales growth strategy with.
• Financial Lead for the commercially successful eSports acquisition of Interactive Sports (Football… Show more Responsible for all management accounting, project financing, audit compliance and reporting across Europe.
• Financial Lead for the commercially successful eSports acquisition of Interactive Sports (Football Manager).
• Designed global commercial model to capture 600% increase in royalty reporting and automated process for utilising £40m annual sales provisions and rebates. Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Delivered all EMEA financial and management accounting for 3.1 billion USD telecommunication company, including consolidation, general ledger, statutory audit work, GAAP training, month end close, IFRES, US GAAP and.
• Developed companywide integrated expense database with automated electronic banking and reconciliation in world first collaboration with Bank of America, saving over 80% in processing time… Show more Delivered all EMEA.
• Developed companywide integrated expense database with automated electronic banking and reconciliation in world first collaboration with Bank of America, saving over 80% in processing time and 450% cost saving in bank.
• Undertook both Finance Manager and Senior Management Accountant roles to cover maternity.
• Graduated first time and became Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Show less

Executive Mba, Football Management, Graduate In Oct 2024

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Distinction

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Football Management

Ba Hons, Economics

Activities and Societies: Treasurer of Stathclyde Union and Founder & President of the Sociology Society Economics & Sociology