Independent consultant delivering 'marketing on demand', sales agency networking and business development advisory services to industrial companies, both in Australia and overseas, particularly Asia. I offer specialist support on a project, part time or interim basis. Contact me for an informal discussion."Strategy doesn’t just stop with a plan: it’s the implementation that will determine success or failure."

At Optimal Business Advantage, we create business value through strategic review and implementation, particularly within the private B2B sector, and offer in depth experience dealing with both local and international manufacturing organisations. Our services are focused on: Optimal Executive: Your partner in identifying earnings growth opportunities through innovation and implementing actions to achieve your true business potential. A member based group of senior executives and CEO's providing Consulting and Mentoring services and founded on the principle of ‘vouched referral’, Optimal Executive connects you to a network of trusted advisers to help shape your business future. Optimal M&A: specialist mergers and acquisitions advisory services, transaction management and expert advisory services to both private companies and corporations looking to sell or buy a business in the Australian market. We focus on technical, engineering and wholesale ventures typically of mid-size with a revenue range between $10M to $75M.

Doubled sales and developed the business to become the international leader in Docking & Mooring solutions at both near shore and offshore marine facilities servicing the oil, LNG, petrochem and bulk markets. The company has specific expertise in the design and supply of systems for the safe mooring of LNG carriers and FSRU's at the jetty and for ship-to-ship berthing & mooring in open water, including GPS approach.

Pioneers in Mooring equipment applications on marine terminal and jetty projects worldwide. Harbour Marine was acquired in 2006 and now operates as the Docking & Mooring group within Trelleborg Marine Systems. Improved sales three-fold whilst I was in this role.

Held marketing, sales and then general management roles based in KL, Malyasia and Melbourne, Australia over a 10 year period. Spent total of 6 years in Malaysia covering Asia Pacific with a strong sales and market outlook. Product area: high performance elastomers used in mining and industrial applications. Improved margins and managed impact of Asia crisis on Malaysian business. Part of a small team responsible for driving the development of the Linatex brand worldwide.

Established a new marketing platform, updated brand and business strategy for the company's range of coatings targeted at the offshore industry, particularly North Sea and GOM.

Naval Architect; Offshore Construction Engineer - London based.Contracts Management and Business Development for the company's 3 Diving Support Vessels - based Aberdeen.