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Following a long executive career spanning senior executive roles in retail, commercial banking, investment banking and government sectors, I am now primarily occupied as a non-executive director in digital and technology-dependent companies. As an experienced Chief Information Officer of some of Australia’s premiere organisations, I have led the strategy and delivery of major programs transforming how customers are served and streamlining internal operations.Under my leadership, these companies have moved from technology laggards to leaders, able to move quickly and exploit new business opportunities. I founded Aquitaine Consulting in 2003, recognising the need for strategic advice independent of the major firms. Over the last 10 years we have been recognised as a leading boutique strategic advisory firm, serving first-tier commercial and government clients in Australian and overseas.My non-executive career is focused on organisations with a strong dependency on technology and technology-related services for innovation and growth, including roles as:- Non-executive director and Deputy Chair of Cenitex, the Victorian shared services provider- Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee of Cenitex- Member of the Technology sub-committee of the Board of the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority. - Non-executive Director of Melbourne Polytechnic.- Member of the Audit and Risk and Business Review Board Committees for Melbourne Polytechnic.- Non-executive Chairman of ANZ Information Technology Pvt Ltd (India), the independent off-shore IT services company within the ANZ Group.- Chair of the ICT Governance Committee of the National Health and Medical Research Council- Member of ICT advisory boards for government agencies including the Department of Human Services (Federal), Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure (Victoria), the Department of Finance (federal).
Aquitaine Consulting
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Managing DirectorAquitaine Consulting Oct 2002 - PresentAustraliaAquitaine Consulting is recognised as a leading boutique strategic advisory firm, serving first-tier commercial and government clients in Australian and overseas. We focus on strategy and risk management for ICT-dependent companies and government agencies.
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Independent Member, Telecommunications Committee Of The BoardVictrack Jan 2019 - Mar 2022Melbourne, AustraliaVicTrack owns Victoria’s transport land, assets and infrastructure – and works to protect and grow the value of the portfolio to support a thriving transport system, and make travel and living better for Victorians. It is also a major telecommunications company with an extensive fiber and mobile network providing an alternative to commercial carriers. Clients include government agencies, transport providers, and commercial companies, -
Company SecretaryAcquitaine Holdings Pty Ltd Jun 2015 - Mar 2021Melbourne, AustraliaAcquitaine Holdings is a real estate investment company with properties in France. This matches Richard's long loves of business, France and French culture. Richard is responsible for the governance of the multi-million dollar investments that the company currently manages.
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Member, Business Review Committee Of The BoardMelbourne Polytechnic Feb 2018 - Jul 2020Melbourne, AustraliaThe BRC Is responsible for the review of all capital projects, including property, technology and any other major investments. -
Member, Audit And Risk Committee Of The BoardMelbourne Polytechnic Feb 2018 - Jul 2020Melbourne, AustraliaThe ARC is responsible for oversight of the finances of the organisation, as well as managing risks associated with cyber security, fraud and others.
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Member Board Of DirectorsMelbourne Polytechnic Jan 2018 - Jul 2020Melbourne, AustraliaI am pleased to be working with the Board and executive of Melbourne Polytechnic to advance higher education in Victoria. As many commentators have noted, post-secondary education can do more to prepare young people for the work-place in professional and trade occupations. Melbourne Polytechnic is committed to industry engagement in course design and better work outcomes for students.
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Chair, Board Audit And Risk CommitteeCenitex Jan 2014 - Jun 2019MelbourneAs chair of this key committee of the Board, I am responsible for oversight of the key risks and controls of the orgnaisaiton, as well as sign off of the audit plan, audit management actions and the company accounts. -
Deputy Chair, Board Of DirectorsCenitex Nov 2013 - Jun 2019MelbourneCenITex is the shared services provider for the the Victorian government. The new Board, including Richard, have been overseeing a dramatic transformation from a cash-poor, unprofitable business with unhappy customers to a successful services company. CenITex now has a strong P&L and balance sheet and an aggressive improvement program across all facets of its operations. Most importantly, a strong focus on customer engagement will continue to drive this turnaround to a market leading services company.
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Board - Ict Committee Independent MemberEsta (Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority) Mar 2015 - Feb 2017Melbourne, AustraliaESTA is Victoria's emergency services telecommunications hub, responsible for Triple Zero and related essential services. Triple Zero call-takers are on the phone with callers when emergency help is needed most, through a broad range of situations. ESTA dispatchers relay critical situational and safety information to the emergency services and get units to the scene. The instructions, scene safety advice, and first aid care these people provide make a real difference to the lives of Victorians across some 6500 calls a day.Richard is an Independent Member of the Board's ICT Committee, responsible for ICT oversight, investment management and governance. -
Iawards - State JudgeAustralian Information Industry Association (Aiia) Mar 2015 - Apr 2016For over 20 years the iAwards has been recognising and celebrating the achievements and innovation made in ICT across all areas of the economy.The iAwards honours companies at the cutting edge of technology innovation and through the Student Domain, celebrates the up and coming innovators of the future. The iAwards provides the platform to discover, recognise and reward ICT innovations that have the potential to, or are already significantly impacting the community.The iAwards are judged by the industry and provide recognition that extends across all sectors of the digital econom -
Chief Information Officer And Partner Responsible For TechnologyGoldman Sachs Jbwere Sep 2006 - May 2008Melbourne, AustraliaGoldman Sachs JBWere was at that time the Australian affiliate of Goldman Sachs Inc, the most successful investment bank in the world and widely recognised as an aggressive adopter of technology for competitive advantage. Richard was hired to address a decline in the capability of the IT division locally and immediately commenced a broad-based program of transformation. He was made an equity Partner of the firm in 2008 in recognition of his accomplishments. Key accomplishments include the rollout of a new core broking system for New Zealand and the management of the Australian legacy systems through the turmoil of the Global Financial Crisis. -
PrincipalBooz Allen Hamilton Jan 2004 - Sep 2006Booz Allen is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious management consulting firms, covering 17,000 staff worldwide. Richard led the IT practice for the Australia, New Zealand and SE Asia region and worked with clients almost exclusively at the CEO, COO and CIO level. He also initiated Booz Allen’s civil government in Australasia, building trusted relationships with key clients and departments.The technology and government (non defence) practices in Booz grew revenues by nearly 100-fold under Richard's leadership. -
Chief Information Officer (Interim) And Strategic AdvisorAustralian Taxation Office Apr 2002 - Jan 2004CanberraUnder the auspices of Aquitaine Consulting, Richard was contracted as Strategic Advisor to the Commisssioners on the current operation and future direction of the ICT capabiliity of the ATO. This included advice on the establishment and governance of the ATO's Change Program, which was completed in 2010. During this time, Richard was requested to act as Chief Information Officer for a six month period on an interim basis while a new CIO was recruited. -
Chief TechnologistAnz Banking Group Feb 1997 - Oct 2002Melbourne And SydneyI was responsible for all technology solutions delivered to the ANZ business units, including direct management of the business unit CIOs and was a member of the top executive team of the bank.Key accomplishments include new core banking systems for India, the Pacific islands where ANZ has a dominant position, New Zealand and Australia. New credit card core systems where also deployed into India, Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific. As a result, the ANZ's were substantially replaced with customer-centric, internet enabled at a time when other banks were lagging in these respects.I was also responsible for managing the transition of the solutions delivery organisation from an inwardly focused, “old-technology” group into an innovative, strategic and customer-focused organisation which by 2002 was recognised as a leader in Australia. The development function in ANZ comprises a staff of 1,300 in Melbourne, New Zealand and India and a budget of over A$150m annually -
Gm Strategy & ArchitectureAnz Banking Group May 1997 - Oct 1999MelbourneAt the time I joined the ANZ, a history of strongly autonomous business units had left the Bank with a fragmented and high cost technical infrastructure, but lacking the technology capabilities required for modern banking. As GM of Strategy and Achitecture, I was responsible for an infrastructure transformation program and worked closely with the Board and bank executive team to plan, fund and monitor the program.I was also responsible for kick-starting the bank's e-commerce capability by creation of an E-commerce Centre of Excellence, responsible for all e-commerce developments within the ANZ globally. This includes the initial development of the bank’s award winning internet banking offering in a four month period.
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Chairman Of The BoardAnz Information Technology Pvt Ltd (India) Apr 1992 - Oct 2002Bangalore, IndiaPreviously an executive director, Richard was appointed Chairman of ANZ’s software subsidiary in India in March 2000. From late 1999 to 2002, ANZIT quadrupled in size to over 450 staff and achieved CMM Level 5 status. This placed ANZIT in the world’s top 0.5% of software companies for process maturity and quality.ANZIT became at this time a key strategic part of the ANZ’s software development capability and in 2002 was responsible for delivering savings of over A$20m annually to the bank.Richard commenced the commercialisation of the previously “captive” ANZIT, establishing the sales, account management and service level management required to service external customers. Standard Chartered Bank was signed as the first external customer.
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Gm Technology Strategy And ArchitectureColes Myer Jan 1992 - Jan 1997This position was responsible for all facets of information technology (IT) strategy development, governance of IT investments, technology research and development, and architectural management. Key accomplishments include:- Development of the group's on-line strategy, focused on Liquorland, at a time when on-line retailing was in its infancy- Development of the merchandising applciations strategy for Myer and Target stores- Development of the group's overall technology strategy
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Senior Consultant And DirectorSimsion Bowles & Associates 1986 - 1989I was repsonsible for a number of major clients in Melbourne, most notably Telstra and Ansett, as well as openign up the market in Asia for the firm. My major client in Asia was China Airlines. I developed the strateguc architecture and information management offerings of the firm, working with C-suite clients. I became a shareholder and staff-elected Director of the firm.
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