Assisting companies, reviewing business performance and processes, reviewing supplier and distributor relationships, reviewing licensing arrangements and exploring and negotiating new distribution and new market entry opportunities on behalf of both corporate and early stage enterprises specifically around business strategy, market segmentation, international business expansion

Headquartered in Australia, WagnersCFT has established one of the world’s only high strength Composite Fibre Technology ('CFT') businesses which specialises in the design and supply of 'CFT' products for Infrastructure including Bridges, Boardwalks, Cycle-ways, Staircases and Marinas and Jetties worldwide. It is also one of the worlds largest producers of Composite Crossarms and Power Poles for use by Power Distribution Authorities worldwide and 'CFT' has recently started the manufacture of lighting Poles for roads, car parks and stadiums.'CFT' technology provides stronger, lighter, environmentally sustainable, non leaching, cost effective technology, backed by extensive guarantees, supported by a great design team and manufactured to world class standards.Wagners CFT has recently opened a USA manufacturing facility in Texas and has over a 1000 projects including Bridges, Boardwalks, Crossarms etc installed across the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and the United KingdomRecently Wagners launched its Earth Friendly Concrete ‘EFC’ which has the worlds lowest concrete carbon footprint. EFC is UK & EU Certified and EFC is now being poured on several high profile London construction sites including HS2 and Wembley. ‘EFC’ is making a huge step forward in helping to reduce the worlds carbon footprint.

Growing exports, reviewing business performance and processes, reviewing supplier and distributor relationships, reviewing licensing arrangements and exploring and negotiating new distribution and new market entry opportunities on behalf of both corporate and early stage enterprises.Consulting re business strategy, market segmentation, international business expansion and risk assessment in the UK & EU, Australia, New Zealand, Asia Pacific, North America. Volunteer work: Mentoring Start-ups

TracPlus Global is an international leader in visualization of high value assets tracked in near real time via satellite, cellular or Wi-Fi enabled equipment. Their point of difference is being able incorporate tracking information from any type of tracking equipment or manufacturer and enable sharing of this data between cooperating agencies or enterprises.I was appointed CEO of start-up businesses TracPlus Global Limited and Daestra NZ Limited in May 2009 after consulting to them since Dec 08. It became apparent that the structure and strategy inherited was not going to deliver the projections made to shareholders in the original IPO.I set about rationalizing and realigning the business and launching it into the Australian and the US markets.Today TracPlus has secured the majority of the New Zealand and Australian emergency and government services market and gained lucrative niche markets in the USA working with some of the world's biggest companies and government entities particularly in Energy (almost all of the West Coast Utilities from Canada to San Diego) Mining and Oil & Gas. TracPlus now has clients in 35 countries and has operations in America and Australia along with direct sales in Canada.TracPlus has global recognition and “punched well above its weight” winning significant industry awards both at home and in the USA.Revenue increased 250% and margin doubled, during my tenure and costs have been contained.The business is well positioned to continue this success.

Consulting to leading Advertising Agencies, South African Breweries, educational institutes and commercial businesses (B2B) predominantly focused on Marketing, Strategy and business development.

Restructured Lions International licensing business.Opened a new sales branch in Shanghai then went on to Manage Lion Nathans Licensing, Brewing and Importing business in the UK and Europe. Renegotiated all licensing deals in the UK and Italy, restructured distribution, managed all brand advertising and sponsorship activity. Brands included Castlemaine XXXX, Steinlager and Tooheys. Turned Lions licensing revenue around from negative to positive during my tenure.

Lecturer in Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations.

Directly responsible for $USD30m in billings for clients like El Brewery (EB), Johnny Walker Whiskey, Red Bull, Kellogg’s, Max Factor, Rasio and later SAB (South African Breweries). Note: SAB continued as a client from 2002 onwardsTurned the EB beer brand from a small regional brand into a 3m HL national brand.Launched Red Bull and made it No. 1 in Poland (a 1-million case brand within one year of launch).Involved in TV commercial productions in Poland, Czech Republic and the UK, winning Poland’s first entry into the coveted Cannes Awards and getting several European print awards (beer related). Note: consulting work continued with several Agencies when I returned to Poland in 2002

Senior Lecturer, Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations

Managing many local and international clients from creativity through to execution focusing mainly within the B2B sector. I also set up Panasonic Office Automation in NZ on behalf of the brand owner (Fisher & Paykel) during this period.

Restructured the national sales force, distribution network, technical and administration, turning Canon around from a loss-making business into a profitable one.

Managed a US$100m office equipment sales and service business in Hong Kong and Southern China with over 100 support, sales and technical staff.Managed major international accounts directly - Banking, Shipping, ManufacturingManaged 45 Agency brands including Ricoh and Konica

Sales and Sales Management. Responsible intially for a sales territory in Sydney then promoted to manage Xerox' Newcastle branch with BHP and Bathurst University as key clients.