Retired as Founding CEO in June 2024 and transitioned to Board Member of the company I created

The Digital Investment Group is an innovative and agile company that is a developer of or an investor in several digital marketing and disruptive platforms. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia. DIG was created through the acquisition of Digital startup Miiy in 2015.DIG is now embarking on the next phase of its growth by incubating, acquiring and bringing to market new technology solutions that bridge identified gaps in key markets and sectors of the Australian economy.DIG's Investments include:◉ DIG Digital Services ◉ DIG Automotive and Financial Services ◉ DIG Managed Services ◉ DIG IP Holdings ◉ National Fleet Finance and Insurance ◉ Next Asset Finance ◉ Our Credit Team ◉ ZenTix ◉ Start Up In A Box ◉ Avant Garde Agency ◉ App Insight ◉ Makesure ◉ Ratify ◉ InfoCept ◉ Colobbo ◉ Think Leasing ◉ Day 2 Day Rewards ◉

A speciality Management Consultant Firm and Investment Group that provides a wide range of services to Start-Ups and SME's throughout Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Cambodia and China. The services include (but not limited to)- Mentoring- Interim Management- Lean Operational Overview- Profit Improvement- Business Planning- Financial Modelling and Cash Flow Forecasting- Business Renovations- Performance Coaching- Systems Audits- Lean Efficiencies- Supply Chain- Franchising Systems and Development- Succession Planning- Capital Raising- Forecasting- IP Protection- Negotiations- Entertainment Industry Collaborative Projects

Acquired a 50% share of a training company that had 3 consistent prior years of operating at a loss.I rebranded, marketed, built up systems, recruited a team, expanded locations, launched new products and built a company that had 2 consistent years of substantial EBITDA.Trained executive teams and individuals in a wide range of business skills.Sold my interests in the business in June 2009, and resigned my Directorship.

I undertook a 12 month contract which extended to 18 months to oversee the commercial side of Australia's largest distributor of Video Games and DVD's to the independent retail market.This trading period witnessed rapidly expanded lines, improved supply terms, substantial new clients including JB HiFi and Blockbuster, increased turnover and profit. It was an exciting period of substantial growth in the business.

Commenced at Blockbuster when they acquired our Business.Grew chain from 180 to over 400 storesLaunched highly profitable Film Distribution DivisionCreated many Industry First initiativesEstablished Chain of Games StoresProduced record profit for the NYSE listed Parent CompanyLeft to establish my family in South East Queensland

Established our own chain of Home Entertainment StoresGrew to around 30 stores in 4 yearsConsistently Highest Average Turnover Stores in AustraliaWinner of numerous State and National Retail AwardsSold to NYSE Listed Blockbuster Inc in 2002

Commencing as Financial Controller with the largest chain of Franchise Home Entertainment Stores in Victoria, I expanded that role to General Management when the group was acquired by the NSW based Civic Video chain.