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I’m a results-driven Chief Executive Officer with over 20 years of experience across industries as diverse as printing and apparel, uniforms and promotional merchandise, property development and structured finance within corporate and government sectors across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Europe. My entrepreneurial drive and consultative selling skills have enabled me to understand and meet the unique needs of a range of businesses and clients, for the development of creative, and out-of-the-box, team-based solutions that have consistently driven sustained long-term growth.I’ve had success running profitable, fast-growth start-up businesses and have maintained the ability to oversee all aspects of a business, from strategic planning, team building, developing operational excellence, and instilling lasting and adaptable performance-based cultures. A hallmark of my style is the focus and commitment to forging trusted, long-term relationships with key stakeholders and customers, with the central aim of ensuring beneficial outcomes that drive growth. My leadership style is consultative and team-driven, and I believe strongly in sharing challenges and solving problems collaboratively while offering autonomy to my team to foster creativity and accountability.Ultimately, the process of diving deep into problems and working with key stakeholders to develop creative and innovative solutions is a total driving passion, especially when it’s focussed on achieving continuous improvement and excellence in business operations.Specialities: Strategic Planning and Execution, Business Development, Operations Management, Leadership, Sales and Marketing, Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Satisfaction and Retention, Compliance and Risk Management, Operational Efficiencies, Change Management, Financial Management, Business Acumen, Budget Management, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Growth Strategy, Customer Engagement, Operational Efficiencies, Innovation.