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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Areas of Expertise:• New business creation, capital raising and innovation• Strategy development and implementation• Commercialisation, IP management and new technology evaluation• Board establishment, development and oversight of governance frameworks and risk• Investment due diligence• Leadership & Restructuring• Operational and general management• Contract negotiation and management• Establishing new distribution channels and market development• Experienced business mentor• Report Writing

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Assisted in getting the capability out of University of Melbourne and University of Tasmania and in the initial establishment phase of the newco.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Assisting the University in establishing the new Genesis Pre-seed Fund to bolster UniMelb commercialisation activity and outcomes.

Melbourne, Australia

This is a part time advisory role for a private higher education and vocational education business targeting international students headquartered in Melbourne. Overseen business achieve higher education registration and course accreditation from the government regulator, TEQSA and establish a new campus in Sydney. Past Chair and current member of the Compliance & Risk Committee.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Part time consulting role assisting CREO's US Client - a clinical research organisation (CRO) - with post merger integration activities and project management following their acquisition of an Australian CRO.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Gild Group is a fast growth financial services business providing accounting, tax, finance and wealth management services to range of sectors including music & entertainment, creative arts, hospitality, building & construction and tech start-ups as well as private individuals, The Gild Group has offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Manila.

Australia

Accelerating Commercialisation and its predecessor Commercialisation Australia were initiatives of Federal Department Industry, Science, Energy and Resources. Adviser role encompassed conducting due diligence on new technology businesses and writing investment recommendation up to $2m in value to the Department. Responsible for the provision of on-going mentoring and commercialisation advice to businesses seeking assistance under the programme. Assessed more than 1000 businesses and assisted companies in raising in excess of $70m of capital from these programmes.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Together with Microsoft USA, managed a $60m initiative for the first deployment by a carrier of Microsoft’s software-as-a-service (SaaS) delivery model. • Identified and developed a business case for 3rd Party application which identified significant ($100s of millions) incremental data revenue opportunity for Telstra.• Developed a strategy and framework for Telstra to engage more effectively with third-party technology providers.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

TransBio Ltd was the management company for the $120m Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Biomarker Translation, headquartered in Melbourne. The Centre’s focus was the development of diagnostic and therapeutic agents for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.Responsibilities / Achievements:• Oversaw establishment of the seven-year, $120 million research centre headquartered in Melbourne • Helped frame the operating arrangements for the government backed consortium which included five premier Australian medical research institutes and two leading US biotechnology companies. • Negotiated complex commercial arrangements, including financing, IP licensing deals, research contracts with participants.• Recruited Board of Directors and established sub-committees with terms of reference. • Managed company regulatory obligations.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Managed the commercialisation and technology transfer activities for the University, implementing major structural change to the operations. Responsible for the management of the University’s investment portfolio. During this time was acting CEO of Ingenko, Copyrat, Monash IT and Olympic Games Knowledge Services whilst implementing major restructuring initiatives. Provided detailed analysis of new opportunities and existing businesses, implemented strategies to protect the University’s interests and investments whilst managing all stakeholders. Oversaw the initial implementation phase of the establishment of a research institute in Mumbai, India.

Assisted companies in their commercialisation process, growth strategies and capital raising activities with particular focus on helping organisations access government and private funding programs. Responsibilities:+securing new clients and managing project delivering teams;advising clients as to the most suitable commercial pathway;+developing strategies to broaden scope of the business offering; +positioning the firm as the advisor of choice for new commercial ventures; and+developing strong linkages with government and non-government organisations.

Established innovative corporate venturing program for Ericsson Australia. Was involved in identifying, evaluating and implementing investments in early-stage technology companies. Managed the entity so that investments met the strategic goals of Ericsson globally or the company’s co-investment with Deutsche Bank that created a $60 million technology venture capital fund (Ericsson-Deutsche Technology Fund).

Asia

Responsibilities / Achievements:• Identified and recruited channel partners in SE Asia committed to selling Ericsson enterprise products.• Implemented channel entry strategies for new product lines into new and existing Asian markets.• Set and monitored channel performance including sales, profit contribution and market share targets.

• Managed the market introduction, distribution and support of a range of voice & data products to Australian enterprises. • Evaluated the suitability of new products for the Australian market, developed and implemented product release strategies to maximise product potential and market penetration.• Established service and support offerings to maximise revenue opportunities and ensure client satisfaction.• Drove sales teams and channel partners in establishing budgets and achieving sales.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Led evaluation of the market potential for new technology products and services in Asia Pacific for US parent company, BIS Strategic Decisions.• Evaluated the market potential for mobile phones in China and wireless data in Australia.

Master Of Business Administration, Business Management & Strategy

Corporate Governance

Bachelor Of Commerce