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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Pakenham Upper, Victoria, Australia

Pakenham Upper, Victoria, Australia

Dandenong South, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Campbellfield

Tickford is an automobile engineering and development company with a strong performance heritage, renown for high performance vehicle upgrades and vehicle personalisation products.I was appointed to this role to establish a new business division, develop a competitive portfolio, recruit staff and set-up the business infrastructure, create a brand, website and supporting signage.I just nine months, I managed to establish and implement a dual product strategy, targeting post… Show more Tickford is an automobile engineering and development company with a strong performance heritage, renown for high performance vehicle upgrades and vehicle personalisation products.I was appointed to this role to establish a new business division, develop a competitive portfolio, recruit staff and set-up the business infrastructure, create a brand, website and supporting signage.I just nine months, I managed to establish and implement a dual product strategy, targeting post registration compliant products and services (after market) and a range of OEM pre-registration (ADR compliant) products including Power Train Upgrades, Ride and Handling Upgrades along with both Interior and Exterior product upgrades to provide consumers with high quality levels of vehicle personalisation. The get the business up-and-running, I also established partnerships with a supply network, identified and implemented a distribution channel. Subsequently the business was operational and selling products. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

An automotive company with a strong sports heritage involved in motor racing and the production of high-performance sporting cars for regular road use.I was appointed to turn-around the business and return to profitability.I designed and implemented a transformation program, restructured the business with full P&L accountability, directing sales and marketing and managing a diverse group of individuals.As part of the program, I recruited a new senior leadership team and… Show more An automotive company with a strong sports heritage involved in motor racing and the production of high-performance sporting cars for regular road use.I was appointed to turn-around the business and return to profitability.I designed and implemented a transformation program, restructured the business with full P&L accountability, directing sales and marketing and managing a diverse group of individuals.As part of the program, I recruited a new senior leadership team and facilitated a high-performing culture of empowerment and goal driven behaviour, and implemented programs to streamline operational efficiency, reduce costs. To broaden the reach of products, I designed a new channel structure and established distributors in each state, extending the reach for other marques with a greater depth of products. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

FPV was formed as a joint-venture partnership between Ford and Prodrive, established to engineer and manufacture a range of premium Ford Performance Vehicles for the Australian market.Engaged to accelerate the growth of 35 Ford Performance Vehicles Dealers selling FPV vehicles and products, across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Northern Territory and West Australia.In this role, I developed and implemented marketing plans, set sales and volume targets, and analysed sales… Show more FPV was formed as a joint-venture partnership between Ford and Prodrive, established to engineer and manufacture a range of premium Ford Performance Vehicles for the Australian market.Engaged to accelerate the growth of 35 Ford Performance Vehicles Dealers selling FPV vehicles and products, across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Northern Territory and West Australia.In this role, I developed and implemented marketing plans, set sales and volume targets, and analysed sales performance against market share and implemented campaigns to address the shortfall.Instrumental the success of this role was new product planning, development, and introduction, along with steering valued Customer Relationship Management and managing dealer performance and operational issues. Show less

Melbourne, Australia

A provider of automotive information and marketing solutions to the automotive world and its related industries. Appointed to manage automotive vehicle manufacturers and dealers, automotive aftermarket companies, insurance companies, finance companies, media and dotcom companies, advertising agencies, consulting organisations, government agencies and market research firms. In this role, I managed more than 60 major accounts covering a diverse range of products and services, along with… Show more A provider of automotive information and marketing solutions to the automotive world and its related industries. Appointed to manage automotive vehicle manufacturers and dealers, automotive aftermarket companies, insurance companies, finance companies, media and dotcom companies, advertising agencies, consulting organisations, government agencies and market research firms. In this role, I managed more than 60 major accounts covering a diverse range of products and services, along with managing sales and business development functions including new product rollouts, key account management, customer relationship development, contract negotiations, and order fulfilment. Show less