Todd Coates Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, Australia

Chair four Vistage groups and individually mentor group members. A CEO/owners group for Medium to Large Businesses/Organisations. Two groups for Owners/CEO's and GM's of Small Businesses/Organisations. A group for C-suite executives (reporting to CEO's).Vistage is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and enhancing the lives of chief executives and business owners. Vintage's 23,000 members in 20 countries are CEOs, senior executives and business owners working together for better business results. Members participate in monthly, professionally facilitated, private group meetings, led by Vistage Chairs. Members also have access to one-to-one executive coaching, expert speakers and our global network of business leaders.Membership in a Vistage peer advisory group has never been more powerful. The power and wisdom of the group, and of members commitment to learning, to self improvement, and too challenging and supporting each... it can literally power an organisation to resilience and 'tier one' performance and culture.It can be the competitive difference.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As an Advisory Board Chair I guide Owners, CEOs and senior leadership teams to maximise the value of their businesses. Let's talk if an Advisory Board can help to maximise your business value.I help set the terms of reference and outcomes required from the Advisory Board, help establish the team, plan the agenda and chair meetings which provide actionable advice which is relevant to the situation.

Sydney, Australia

I founded Universal Principles to Coach and Guide Business Owners and CEO's to build business, team and customer value. To help them build their existing or new organisation for growth and greatness. My approach is bespoke for each client - crafted from listening, questioning and understanding their intent, aim and circumstance. The approach is practical, pragmatic, down to earth, executable - applying earned and learned experience from 23 years in CEO roles. Adept Coach, Mentor, Facilitator.Business Strategy and FrameworksCulture Platform Foundations and DeploymentBusiness Feasibility and DevelopmentRenewal, Renovation, Re-imagination

Sydney, Australia

The Sydney Swans are a personal passion for myself and my wife. Passionate supporters and beneficiaries, it is rewarding to give a little back to Swans community and culture through our involvement with the Sydney Swans Foundation.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Consultancy services in relation to Luna Park Sydney $30M upgrade. Ride replacement plan and procurement of nine new rides to completion of purchase contracts.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

As founding CEO and Managing Director of the world famous BridgeClimb Sydney (1998 to 2011), I established and led the development of an enduring high-performance team and business culture in two periods across two decades. Voted best paid attraction in the world (2018), BridgeClimb made a hero of the Bridge and of four million Climbers. Industry leading quality and innovation were matched by safety outcomes, with zero serious Climber injuries over twenty years.BridgeClimb was an unmatched leadership experience, with unmatched commercial, tourism industry and community outcomes.I salute every BridgeClimb team member and leader from 1998 to 2018 who individually and collectively crafted a seamless experience for every Climber on every Climb.Building on my service as the founding CEO and Managing Director from 1998 to 2011, I returned as CEO for the high performing final five years of the 20 year contract period with Government.

Gold Coast, Queensland

Dreamworld | White Water World | Skypoint at Q1The period with Ardent Leisure included development and deployment of the Dreamworks precincts, SkyPoint Climb, and the pre construction development of the Corroboree Indigenous project, and future Tiger Island redevelopment.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Board Director - 2005 to 2010Chair of Finance & Audit Committee - 2009 to 2010

Australia's Wonderland. The Australian Wildlife Park. The Outback Woolshed and Restaurant.One of the largest theme parks in Australia on 55 acres and welcoming one million visitors a year.During my years with Australia's Wonderland and Luna Park Sydney I led departments in multiple disciplines. From attractions, entertainment, admissions, retail, and food services to capital projects, engineering, facilities management, OHSE and more. Development projects included 'The Beach' waterpark (1988), The Australian Wildlife Park (1990), Demon Coaster (1992), Space Probe Giant Drop (1995), and the Outback Woolshed and Restaurant (1995). Upon becoming CEO of Wonderland I steered the leadership team and business through ownership change.

Darling Harbour, Sydney

Operations Development through the design and pre-construction phase.

Eastern Creek Sydney

Assistant Manager - Rides Operations

Certified Advisory Board Chair

The Certified Chair Executive Program™ is essential professional development for senior executives, directors and professional services.

Group Chair, Tec And Key Group Chair (Since 2019). Group Member (Since 2002)

I am a Chair of a CEO and Owner peer advisory group, and another for C'X'O's.

Bachelor Of Arts

Majors in Psychology and Theatre Studies. President - UNSW Drama Society