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Fig Tree Pocket, Qld, Au

Brisbane City, Queensland, Au

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Brisbane, Queensland, Au

Zurich, Zurich, Ch

Identifying new projects and assets for acquisition.Ensures professional co-ordination and support of projects in line with programme, schedules and budget.Performing operational and late-stage development across the energy technology spectrum [including Wind, Solar, Natural Gas, Coal and Hydro].On-going identification/servicing of new and existing business affiliations.Managing and developing cross-functional teams in the following key areas: Due Diligence | Financial Modelling and Valuation | Equity and Debt Structuring | Transaction Valuations.Leading the strategic planning and implementation of the company’s expansion initiatives. Responsible for transaction structuring, execution and negotiation.Recognising key strategic challenges, developing strategy and tactics to address and mitigate these challenges. Identifying strategic equity and contracting partners. Furthermore responsible for the negotiation of terms, establishment of consortium and management of equity participation.Executing professional scenario planning, development of business plans and management of group strategy and project undertakings. Maintains responsibility for overall deal execution and management as well as project planning, development and management.Takes ownership of the implementation of key strategic themes, which include: Utility and private off take for large scale generation in 14 African countries | Distribution, municipalities, property development and off-grid hybrid generation.Seeking and investigating new potential countries of interest, developing and implementing market entry strategies accordingly. Identifying new bankable generation technologies, establishing links with credible OEMs and EPCs.Developing and positioning the Company to acquire operative assets.Further Key Roles and Accountabilities upon Request.

Performed comprehensive team management and succession planning, developing and motivating team members to achieve organisational objectives.Retained responsibility for budget management and full general and operational management.Managed full project cycles from inception [preparing proposals and performing fee negotiation] through to delivery, continuously ensuring profitable delivery of projects.Responsible for managing client interaction and maintaining key stakeholder relationships.Assisted in the development of approach to address carbon price, providing business development coaching for managers and senior consultants.Developed and maintained links between Transaction Services and Climate Change and Sustainability Services, in order to advise on the impact of the carbon price on transaction services [M&A, DD, Capital Raising].Set NGER reporting requirements and developed emission source reporting protocol for coal mining clients.Performed EEO audit report and strategic support quality reviews.Advised firms on climate change associated risks and developed a contingency in order to manage these risks effectively.Implemented a turn-around strategy for an internal advisory practice.Managed the day-to-day operations of the advisory team and reported to the Executive group on team performance.Supervised project managers, WIP and Debtors.Investigated strategic partnerships with key external organisations and role-players.Responsible for Environmental, Social and Governance [ESG] development of a risk-rating tool [alongside partner organisation Keiwa consulting and UNSW School of Accounting] for ASX listed entities.Assessed Australian carbon price impact.Key Client Synopsis: Westfield Limited | Whitehaven Limited | Victorian Financial Services Client | Brickworks Limited | Seven Group Holdings Limited | Seven Media Group Limited | Australian Worldwide Exploration [Pty] Ltd.

Advised the Shadow Minister on policy matters affected Australia locally and an internationally.Focussed on opportunities for Australian industrial development in line with achieving a low carbon economy.Supported the Minister in updating the Direct Action Plan in response to the passing of the Australian Carbon Price.Incorporated global mega-trends into policy making decisions and structured policy to best leverage these opportunities.Acted as project coordinator and team leader on major policy reviews and issues, managing project direction and staff deliverables.Undertook major policy and legislative reviews, anticipating and identifying emerging issues, trends and problems.Provided extensive policy advice, including options and recommendations for the resolution of issues and problems.Prepared briefing notes, background documents, issue and discussion papers, briefing the Shadow Minister and other relevant role-players as required.Implemented policy decisions by directing the drafting of changes to statutes, regulations and administrative systems.Worked with individuals in operational capacities to implement policies.Met, consulted and corresponded with other government officials and industry representatives to explain and receive comment on policy proposals and existing policies.

Key Roles: Designed a green investment fund for Pacific Island States, developing adaptive funding solutions for sustainable energy | Assisted island states to achieve energy security through environmentally and economically sustainable means.

Key Roles: Co-ordinated and managed the accounting & finance working group for carbon credits, carbon markets and other carbon assets. Furthermore managed membership of the legal & tax working group | Advised South African private and development financial institutions on financing mechanisms pertaining Clean Development Mechanism Projects | Performed analysis and recommendations regarding the tax effects and classification of Certified Emission Reductions revenue under South African Tax Law.Core Achievement: Advised the South African National Treasury Department on the structure of the tax regime in relation to Certified Emission Reductions generated in South Africa. Government adopted this advice and the Finance Minister announced the new policies in the 2009 Budget Speech.

Key Roles: Established Merchantec Carbon [a new business unit, which comprised two key business lines: Climate Change Advisory Services & Carbon Trading Advisory Services | Performed profit and loss management | Managed sales, execution and delivery | Developed and coached human resources | Performed project management and due diligence | Reported to the Board | Responsible for strategy development, implementation and management | Maintained excellent client relations and drove business development.Core Achievements: Implemented carbon reporting, foot printing and forecasting measures at FirstRand Banking Group, taking the bank from 10th to 1st on the Carbon Disclosure Project Leadership Index [2010] | Developed the Merchantec Carbon team and generated a significant increase in revenue from FY1 to Q1 FY2.

Key Roles: Provided strategic advice to large corporate clients on climate change and associated risks | Conducted non-financial assurance audits [ISAE 3000] on corporate and mining companies based environmental and greenhouse gas key performance indicators and data | Formed part of the internal management team and performed Clean Development Mechanism validation and verification audit teams | Liaised between departments to maintain a holistic approach to addressing climate change problems | Performed internal marketing development | Coordinated marketing material for the Designated Operational Entity in order to retain sustainable business solutions teams.

Key Roles: Hired and trained manual labourers. Furthermore trained and managed each country’s Project Manager. Performed project viability assessments, project sourcing, data analysis and project design document compilation | Responsible for potential buyer sourcing for carbon credits and interacting with potential customers, government officials and other stakeholders | Completed life cycle assessment of fuels production and transport as well as performing N2O emission analyses for various blends of oil in bio diesel.

Caia, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Certificate

Advanced Nger And Oscar Training Workshop

General Management For Results

Iso 14064-1, Iso14064-2 And Iso14065 Regional Training Workshop

What Is The Relationship Between Sustainable Development And The Auditing Profession

Certificate In Finance And Accounting

Iso14001, Iso9001 [Rabqsa – Lead Auditor Qualified]

Bsc [Honours] Ecology, Environment And Conservation

Bachelor Of Science [Ecology And Zoology]

Senior Certificate/Matric