Although formally retired, I enjoy working in complex organisations at a strategic level and delivering step-change performance. I am a creative. strategic and strong operational leader who harnesses the talent of people with a natural coaching style.I continue to seek new and exciting opportunities that fit my skill base. Please contact me if you have a project or role that may be suitable.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEBroad spectrum of leadership and general management roles working & residing in three continents, seven countries (Australia, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, United Kingdom, China, Russia & Ukraine)TRANSFERABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE •Developing business with unique cultures i.e. from multi billion $ commercial business activities in Asian and Eastern European countries to not for profit youth development via a tall sailing ship training program •Building businesses from a loss to a successful operation•Restructuring companies and staff•Growing revenue investment and individual capabilities•Business re-engineering and change managementGOALSTo use my experience and skills as a leader and manager with extensive experience in a diversity of businesses, functions, locations, countries and culturesTo build on my strengths successfully dealing with strategic development of people, business improvement and management issues with health safety and environment as a core focusTo continue to hold challenging roles where I am empowered and motivated by linking my performance with the goals of a business to develop and drive their business strategiesSpecialties: •Developing and maintaining cost effective programmes•Strategic leadership•Developing organisational talent, Maximising Performance•Business acumen•Business development•Planning and organising•Decisiveness and effective problem solution•Oil Spill Contingency Planning (established plans in PNG and Vietnam)•Innovation•Excellent verbal and written communication•Customer orientation & relationship building•High energy levels•Integrity & honesty