A driven CEO/GM who improves organisational performance utilising a “whole of business” approach with a proven track record of delivering strategic and transformational change, stakeholder engagement, performance improvement, and multimillion-dollar growth. Specialising in professional and personal services firms, sporting organisations, not-for-profits, and scaled multi-nationals. Comprehensive experience working with organisations in Australia, Pacific Islands, Asia and Middle East.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS1) Led a not-for-profit semi-professional sport association during COVID with significant growth and performance over 2+ years:Total income increased 51.8% Net profit increased 61.7% Total cash at bank increased 198.7% Total assets increased 93% Total liabilities reduced 73.8%2) Completed an organisational audit of 3 divisions of a Philippines quantity surveying firm. Developed a 5-year strategic plan. Restructured the company over 18 months; designed and implemented the change management & corporate culture plan to deliver on the strategy.3) Consolidated finances and implemented cost reduction measures that delivered a 28% annual decrease in operating expenses while increasing revenues by $1.4 million; an increase of 18.55% net. Secured PSAs with iconic Australian brands. Secured a buyout of the company.4) Initiated new offerings to diversify and attract additional revenue streams, implemented new pricing strategies, reduced discounting, and negotiated partnership agreements that doubled the firm’s value.5) Led a not-for-profit out of insolvency to financial strength by creating a strategy underpinned by action plans and a commercialisation plan. Engaged with government to win grants, manage stakeholder engagement, and attract further opportunities.MANAGEMENT FOCUS• Increase performance and profitability• Increase organisational capacity• Increase and enhance individual capabilities• Stimulate positive change• Align staff around solutions and pathwaysAttracted clients such as:Air NiuginiBendigo BankComm BankCPA Australia/Fiji/Malaysia/PNG/SingaporeGrant ThorntonMineral Resources AuthorityNew Hope CoalPwCRider Levett Bucknall and over 100 other international corporations.Law Firm Marketing Masters rated Ric as “Australia’s leading law firm management and marketing consultant” and “One of the Top 10 Law Firm Marketing Experts in the World”. The author of 7 business books and 250+ business articles for magazines including Russia's leading magazine, Svoy Business. Regularly interviewed by ABC-Radio and Qantas Airlines Radio.