Steven Wright

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Founder and Managing Director @ ODIN360 Australia
Melbourne, VIC, AU
Steven Wright's Location
Blackburn South, Victoria, Australia, Australia
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About Steven Wright

Steven Wright is a leading Non-Executive Director, Consultant, and Advisor to companies, government, councils franchisors and family business particularly in the tourism, sport and major event industries. His key skill is transforming and growing organisations by developing clear business strategies and creating high performing teams with a strong culture that deliver on measurable performance outcomes. This often requires developing a new culture for the organisation and solving major legacy issues.Having worked and advised a range of organisations with diverse ownership and membership models for the majority of his career, Steven is adept at handling the cultural and political challenges these organisations face. They generally have complex stakeholder needs well beyond delivering a pure “Earnings per Share” outcome. Whilst profitability and growth are of critical importance, there are often other drivers and outcomes important to these type of businesses that need to be understood and delivered.Steven has the unique background of not only having extensive strategy development, sales, marketing and digital transformation experience through advising and managing some of Australia's highest profile brands but he is also a trained commercial lawyer and accountant. This gives him have a very deep understanding of the risks, governance, opportunities and issues faced across the wider company. He is not just limited to one particular field of knowledge and adds great value to a business for that reason.Steven has recently established his own consulting company “ODIN360” after a very successful 20 year career as a CEO. ODIN360 has the mantra of helping its client’s business to be the best they can be across all facets of their operations. He uses his experience to ensure this occurs across strategy development, operational oversight, performance review and business mentoring. He can also act as a virtual CEO / Chairman, as required. He has been appointed as an industry expert by some of the largest international consulting and Aust private equity firms and is currently undertaking a number of bespoke projects for greenfield developers in the holiday park sector.

Steven Wright's Current Company Details
ODIN360 Australia

Odin360 Australia

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Founder and Managing Director
Melbourne, VIC, AU
Website:
odin360.com.au
Employees:
8
Steven Wright Work Experience Details
  • Odin360 Australia
    Founder And Managing Director
    Odin360 Australia
    Melbourne, Vic, Au
  • Odin360 Australia
    Founder & Managing Director
    Odin360 Australia Dec 2020 - Present
    Blackburn, Victoria, Au
    Steven Wright has brought together 30 of Australia’s leading independent consultants and business specialists have come together to form a new consulting and business advisory network under the ODIN360 brand.The hand picked team includes some of the most experienced consultants in Australia who have worked at the ‘coal face” as successful leaders of organisations, both large and small, public and private. They understand the issues and challenges faced by business every day. They know what works and how to make it happen!In addition to our commercial services, we also specialise in :-Tourism & Hospitality Services-Government Services-Sports Administration Services-Major & Business Events-Facilities & Infrastructure-Franchise & Cooperatives-For Purpose and Not for Profit-Business Support Services
  • Delaware North
    Advisory Board Member
    Delaware North May 2015 - Present
    Buffalo, Ny, Us
    Providing advice and strategic input into the senior executive of the Australian operations of Delaware North.Delaware North is one of the largest and most admired, privately held hospitality companies in the world. Founded and owned by the Jacobs family for nearly 100 years, it is a global leader in hospitality and food service with operations in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurants and catering, parks, resorts, gaming and specialty retail industries. Its portfolio includes high-profile venues ranging from sports stadiums, entertainment and casino complexes and award-winning destination resorts. Delaware North has annual revenue exceeding $3 billion with 60,000 employee associates serving half a billion guests in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
  • Victoria Tourism Industry Council (Vtic)
    Chair - Destinations And Tourism Services Roundtable
    Victoria Tourism Industry Council (Vtic) Feb 2024 - Present
    Melbourne, Victoria, Au
    VTIC is the peak industry body for tourism In Victoria. The Destinations and Tourism Services roundtable is one of 4 roundtables established by VTIC to ensure that all tourism operators in the State have the chance to have a say in the future direction of tourism industry in Victoria
  • East Gippsland Water
    Board Member
    East Gippsland Water Sep 2021 - Present
    Bairnsdale, Vic, Au
    East Gippsland Water serves an area of 21,000 square kilometres in the far south east of Victoria, which boasts some of Australia’s most diverse and spectacular scenery and a population of around 45,000 people.Water services are provided to some 26,450 customers, with wastewater services also provided to around 22,490 of these.East Gippsland Water’s service area extends east from Lindenow, through to the region’s capital Bairnsdale, the holiday hotspots of Paynesville and Lakes Entrance, and on to the Wilderness Coast and Mallacoota near the New South Wales border. It also serves customers as far north as Dinner Plain in the High Country of the Victorian Alps.The Board plays an important role in;- The Price Submission-Governance-Customer and community engagement-Risk Management-Emissions Management and Climate Change -Planning-Water services-Compliance
  • South East Leisure
    Chairman
    South East Leisure Jun 2021 - Jun 2024
    Dandenong, Vic, Au
    SEL is the operator of 4 key aquatic and sporting facilities - Dandenong Oasis Aquatic Centre, Noble Park Aquatic Centre, Springers Leisure and Dandenong Stadium. Steven is the inaugural Chairman and has overseen building the company from start up status into a first class, best practice facilities manager.
  • Whitehorse Community Enterprises Limited - Blackburn South Community Bank
    Non Executive Director
    Whitehorse Community Enterprises Limited - Blackburn South Community Bank Sep 2021 - Jun 2023
    Whitehorse Community Enterprises Limited (WCEL) is a public company that focusses on serving the local community. Its principal activity is as operator of the Blackburn South Community Bank - a Bendigo Bank franchise. WCEL provides much needed over the counter banking teller services at its branch in Canterbury Road, Blackburn South as well as a full suite of lending services. WCEL has an extensive community grants and support programs through which it provides sponsorship and grants to local community groups.
  • Victoria Tourism Industry Council (Vtic)
    Non Executive Director
    Victoria Tourism Industry Council (Vtic) Sep 2020 - Nov 2022
    Melbourne, Victoria, Au
    VTIC is the peak Tourism body in Victoria. It represents the interests of the tourism and events industry through advocacy, training, advice and events. It is the voice of Industry to government. Never has the role of VTIC been more important than currently with the impact of covid-19 and bushfires which have devastated the industry in 2020. I have been involved in the total restructure of VTIC and its operating model over the past few months in the role first as board adviser and observer and now as a board appointed skills based Non Executive Director.
  • Big4 Holiday Parks Of Australia
    Ceo
    Big4 Holiday Parks Of Australia Oct 2014 - Dec 2020
    Hawthorn , Vic, Au
    BIG4 HP is is the head franchisor of a member owned cooperative network of resorts and parks in the leisure accommodation sector. It is one of Australia's Top 200 private companies with total network turnover exceeding $300mSteven was appointed as CEO of BIG4 HP in October 2014. Focus:To create and implement a new strategic focus for BIG4 Holiday Parks that was facing significant disruption in traditional park ownership and customer sales and distribution models. As a 'marketing focussed co-op/franchise' this required a complete transformation of the business through strategy, governance, operations, technology, brand, customer and park engagement and government relations. Responsibilities:Ultimate responsibility for all executive functions of the BIG4 National Support Office (NSO) including strategy, finance, marketing, digital and data transformation, parks acquisition and support services.CEO ActionNew strategic direction for network and National Support Office (NSO)New governance model to create united network (board, shareholders & Constitution)New operating model (incl new franchise agreements) to drive both revenue and behaviourFocus on growing direct sales through BIG4.com.au against challenge of Online Travel AgenciesNew commercial revenue streams to subsidise costs and limit park feesNew brand strategy to create awareness and intentionNew data warehouse leading to improved analytics and performance measurement New technology platform based on Kentico hosting new best in class website big4.com.auNew park recruitment strategyTraining and quality focus by creating BIG4 Centre of Excellence Outcomes in FY21 H1Record online sales - big4.com.au growing 150% pa in FY21Record park revenue growth across all channels +40% in FY21Record park owner satisfaction NPS = over 50Record staff satisfaction eNPS = over 80Record number of BIG4 members Record number of parks in network Record income generated from non park related sources
  • Tourism And Events Queensland
    Ceo
    Tourism And Events Queensland 2012 - 2013
    Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Au
    TEQ is the Queensland Government’s state-wide tourism marketing and major events organisation with a budget of $120m. Reported directly to the Minister for Tourism, Major Events and Commonwealth Games and the TEQ board (14 members) with an indirect report to the Premier and Treasurer of Queensland and the Tourism Cabinet Subcommittee.Responsibilities:Appointed as CEO with a direction to merge Tourism Queensland and Events Queensland, develop a new combined strategic plan, promote Queensland in both domestic and international markets and rebuild the Government’s relationship with the tourism industry. Achievements:• Successfully merged and created a new integrated organisation within 4 months;• Wrote a new strategic framework for tourism marketing and development in Queensland which was endorsed by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) and Tourism Australia (TA) and is currently underpinning tourism strategy in Queensland;• Developed and implemented 2020 Queensland tourism marketing guidelines and event strategy that enabled the Government to meet its 2020 tourism policy and commitments;• Negotiated a $12m joint marketing agreement with Qantas and marketing plan with Virgin Australia. This was the single largest investment by Qantas in Queensland tourism promotion;• Developed $15m partnership with Village Roadshow to promote Gold Coast;• Renegotiated a major events contract with a $10m saving over its life; and• Launched a successful $20m tourism and events marketing and advertising program that was supported by industry with an investment of several million dollars of funding
  • Surfers Paradise Alliance
    Non Executive Director
    Surfers Paradise Alliance 2010 - 2012
    Surfers Paradise Alliance is the official marketing authority for Surfers Paradise. It is owned by Gold Coast City CouncilThe organisations goals are to:1. Market and manage Surfers Paradise.2. Increase visitation to Surfers Paradise for the economic benefit of the Surfers Paradise traders and businesses.3. Enhance visitor experiences in Surfers Paradise.In summary, Surfers Paradise Alliance takes an interest in everything relating to the precinct:1. Promote Surfers Paradise via marketing, PR and event initiatives.2. Stage events and entertainment in collaboration with event partners and Gold Coast City Council.3. Source and manage cross promotional and event sponsorship opportunities.4. Conduct market research on Surfers Paradise.5. Liaise and work with local traders and businesses in relation to their objectives.6. Manage and operate the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets
  • Brisbane Lions
    Ceo Interim
    Brisbane Lions 2010 - 2011
    Brisbane, Queensland, Au
    Appointed on an interim basis to restructure and rebuild the Brisbane Lions that was in significant financial difficulty. The Lions are one of the major Australian Rules Football clubs in Australia.Responsibilities:The mandate was to stop the financial hemorrhaging and develop a new business model in partnership with AFL to increase its revenue base and manage costs. A key focus was also to rebuild fractured stakeholder relationships with AFL and groups such as Stadiums QueenslandAchievements:• Significantly improved its relationships with its two biggest stakeholders – AFL and Stadiums Qld;• Successful negotiation of a $3 million x multi year AFL funding support package as well as significant infrastructure and financial support of over $500k from Stadiums Queensland;• Oversaw completion and opening of Lions@Springwood gaming and social club with over 100,000 members and generated over $1million dollars EBIT;• Successful termination of a high profile player contract that generated national media focus which required careful negotiation with AFL Players Assoc and Player Manager; and• Undertook detailed review of the stadium deal at the Gabba with recommendations for improved operational that has seen a significant increase in yield per spectator.
  • Richmond Football Club
    Ceo
    Richmond Football Club 2004 - 2009
    Richmond, Vic, Au
    RFC is one Australia’s largest and most successful sporting clubs that fell into disarray in the period 1983 -2004. Responsibilities:Direction from AFL and Club board to turn around urgently the Club’s finances to avoid insolvency. The club had lost $2.4m in 2004 and had no further credit available to it. Development of Infrastructure and Community engagement were also key priorities Achievements:Financial: Turned $2.4m loss in 2004 into break even in 2005 and record profits mainly in excess of $1m in each subsequent year as a result of: • Record commercial income;• Record membership; and• Tight cost management and control;during a period of average onfield performance. RFC has now announced 11 straight profits built from this base.Infrastructure - Punt Road Oval Redevelopment – Conceived and built a $19m multi-use high performance and community facility. I sourced all funding including:• $10m (incl. interest) – Federal Government and PMO;• $4.5m – Victorian Government;• $2m – City of Melbourne;• $1.5m – AFL; and• $1m – Richmond FC fundraising programCommunity – Created a separate charitable foundation to manage a corporate social responsibility programs for RFC including the establishment of Korin Gamadji Indigenous Institute that provides employment and vocational training, leadership, health and education for indigenous youth.
  • Australian Grand Prix Corporation
    Ceo / Deputy Ceo / Business Manager
    Australian Grand Prix Corporation 1997 - 2004
    Melbourne, Victoria, Au
    AGPC is a Victorian Government Statutory Authority that is responsible for the promotion and conduct of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park and the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) at Phillip Island. Responsibilities:Responsible for the entire operations of both Grands Prix including marketing, sales, construction, operations, business planning and government liaison.Achievements:• Met all government approved budgets which were in excess of $70m;• Extracted in excess of $1 million of expenditure cuts without impacting the event;• Negotiated over $10m of major sponsorship agreements each year;• Brokered broadcasting rights agreement between Formula 1 Management and Network Ten; and• negotiated multi million dollar highly confidential event licences and promoter agreements with Bernie Ecclestone of Formula One Management and Carmela Ezpeleta of Dorna (MotoGP);• Negotiated all major commercial agreements from EOI including multi million venue, catering, licensing, merchandising that met AGPC budget requirements etc.;• Prepared annual business plan for Government approval; and• Crisis management of coronial inquest process as a result of the death of a marshal.
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
    Senior Associate
    Herbert Smith Freehills 1987 - 1996
    London, Greater London, Gb
    Freehills (now Herbert Smith Freehills) is one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious commercial law firms. Following the completion of my honours law degree, I commenced as an articled clerk in the Melbourne office. I was subsequently appointed as an Associate and then a Senior Associate. I was also seconded to the Sydney office for 2 years.Area of practice included:• Major complex commercial dispute resolution and management - litigation, mediation, arbitration, disciplinary procedures, ASIC, Crime Commission and Government inquiries.• Advising clients on strategic legal and contractual issues relating to commercial and Corporations law.• Sports Law - clients included: 1995 World Police & Fire Games, Melbourne bid for 2006 Commonwealth Games, AFL Clubs, National Sporting Organisations and State Federations.

Steven Wright Skills

Event Management Management Marketing Strategy Strategy Sponsorship Marketing Strategic Planning Sports Business Strategy Strategic Partnerships Marketing Communications Business Planning New Business Development Negotiation Not For Profit Sports Management Sponsorship Sales Executive Management Board Level Commercial Senior Management Strategic Negotiations Ceos Creative Problem Solving Leadership Tourism Sponsorship Relations Directors Board Of Directors Commercial Negotiation Strategic Thinking Brand Strategy B2b Marketing Strategy Sales Strategy Team Leadership Business Analysis Brand Development Business Transformation Organizational Culture Stakeholder Engagement Corporate Governance Public Speaking Fundraising Project Governance Government Relations Problem Solving Corporate Social Responsibility Strategic Leadership Thought Leadership Executive Leadership

Steven Wright Education Details

  • Harvard Business School Online
    Harvard Business School Online
    Resource Allocation
  • Australian Institute Of Company Directors
    Australian Institute Of Company Directors
    Company Directors Course
  • Monash University
    Monash University
    Bachelor Of Laws (Hons)
  • Monash University
    Monash University
    Accounting And Finance
  • Monash University
    Monash University
    Commercial And Sports Law

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