I'm energised by helping businesses to succeed and grow, and I believe that well-run organisations can add significant social, as well as shareholder value. My experience spans public, privately owned, and corporate enterprises at CEO and governance level. I have a strong track record of success in developing and implementing business growth strategies, with particular emphasis on strategic insight, channel management, product and service innovation, organisational development, and customer & stakeholder engagement. Industry Experience• Building industry, with a focus on value-added brand development and channels to market.• Retail sector, including e-tail, big box, specialty retail and multi-channel deployment.• Services sector, lining up internal systems and culture to deliver on the value proposition.• Food and beverage, with focus on product innovation from idea to finished product.• International, import & export. Overseas executive placements in Japan and Fiji.Functional Skills• Channel management, incl. wholesale, retail, services, online, franchising & co-operative models.• Manufacturing, including health & safety, quality improvement and risk management.• Change management, including cultural change leadership and business improvement.• Planning and commercialisation of new product and new business development strategies.Governance• Fostering interpersonal dynamics to build a healthy, diverse, collaborative board environment.• Bringing the focus to the key strategic drivers of value for the business. • Commercial judgment & insight, applying experience from multiple industries, sectors & cultures.