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Melbourne, Vic, Au

North Parramatta, New South Wales, Au

SPASA is the leading industry association representing members in the swimming pool building and spa and outdoor living industries across APAC.

Murarrie, Brisbane , Queensland, Au

Deputy ChairChair, Finance, Audit and Risk CommitteeIrrigation Australia is Australia’s peak national organisation representing the Australian irrigation industry in all sectors from water users, consultants, designers and installers through to educational institutions, government, manufacturers and retailers. Irrigation Australia is a member based, not-for-profit, association with its national office in Brisbane and a regional office in Perth.Irrigation Australia is also a Registered Training Organisation - RTO 91313 delivering a wide range of nationally accredited irrigation qualifications, workshops and short courses.

Singapore, Singapore, Sg

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) consists of 21 member economies who are collectively home to more than 2.7 billion people and make up over half of global GDP. APEC Policy Partnership on Food Security (PPFS) was established in 2011 to strengthen public–private cooperation to address food security issues in the region.Peru will chair APEC for the third time in 2024, hosting more than 160 meetings across five cities including Arequipa, Cusco, Trujillo, Pucallpa and Lima.www.apec.org/Groups/Other-Groups/Policy-Partnership-on-Food-Securitywww.dfat.gov.au/trade/organisations/apec/asia-pacific-economic-cooperation-apec

London, Gb

The Marine Stewardship Council International aims to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future. We set the standard for sustainable fishing and certify fisheries against the MSC standard. We certify over 20,000 seafood products across more than 100 countries.www.msc.org

Sant Cugat Del Vallès, Cataluña, Es

Fluidra (FDR:SM), is the global leader in the pool and wellness equipment industry. Part of the Ibex 35, benchmark index of the Spanish stock market, and in the FTSE4Good Index Series with revenue of €2.1b (AUD $3.5b) and market cap €4.7b (AUD $7.6b). Operating in over 47 countries, employs 7,000 people and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands, including AstralPool®, Zodiac®, Jandy®,Polaris®, Cepex®, CTX Professional® and Gre®.Appointed MD/Regional CEO, APAC charged with leading the high growth potential Asia Pacific business, and part of the global executive team (Management Advisory Committee - MAC).APAC business is $300m revenue and 550 staff across 8 countries including 3 manufacturing facilities, 14 distribution sites and 8 retail trade stores.Key highlights;-Established Executive Leadership Team (ELT)-Developed 2030 APAC Strategic Plan-Improved service and DIFOT from 73% to over 95% -Reset portfolio pricing to regain competitiveness after significant volume and market share declines-Refocused team on customer experience to shift end user engagement and satisfaction -Achieved real volume growth in core pool pad for first time in over 5 years-Awarded Supplier of the Year in August by industry, first time in over a decade-Achieved improved yoy underlying EBITDA, up 21% by Q3. - Led the acquisition of Chadson Engineering. Commercial filtration business in Perth, and completed its integration, together with two other integrations from previous deals; Sunbather and SR Smith.I resigned due to global restructure with appointment of new group ceo who has decided to centralise the global operating model in Spain.Enjoying six months sabbatical before the next adventure…

Altona North, Vic, Au

Providing transition support post leading the successful turnaround, earnings growth and divestment of the Davey Water business to the new owners at Waterco Limited.

Altona North, Vic, Au

Led the successful turnaround, earnings growth and divestment of the Davey Water business for ASX-Listed GUD Holdings Limited (ASX: GUD). GUD revenue is $1b, EBIT $162m and a market cap of $1.6b. Davey Water, was a wholly owned, stand-alone, subsidiary of GUD. Davey is recognised as a market leader for water transfer, water conservation, treatment, and filtration, in Australia and New Zealand and exports to 47 countries. Revenue in FY23 was $120m, operating EBIT of $7m, ~270 staff, with manufacturing in Victoria and 7 distribution centers, serving 2,600 customers, retail pump / pool shops and distributors, across ANZ, EMEA, USA and Asia.During 2021-2023, I led the turnaround, growth, and repositioning after a decade of poor performance, market share declines, under-investment, and significant operational challenges compounded by COVID global supply chain disruptions. Initially stabilizing the business with an operational and financial restructure, developed and implemented a new operating model, attracted high quality talent enabling a refreshed Executive and key leaders to drive change and accelerate the transformation. I launched a new strategy in 2022, with a new go-to-market model, new marketing and category capabilities, new NextGen NPD program and the Davey Service Promise through digital transformation (underpinned by Salesforce and Power BI) to dramatically improve our Customers Experience and gain market share.In FY23 achieved;-63% growth in operating EBIT in FY23-improved operating cash by $26m on prior year-improved DIFOT from 62% to +90% over 18 months-reduced inventory by $9.75m, 15%-achieved a sale price of $64.9m, 11.2x reported UEBIT on exit.

Scoresby, Vic, Au

Davey Water, was a wholly owned, stand-alone, subsidiary of ASX-Listed GUD Holdings Limited (ASX: GUD). GUD revenues is $1b, EBIT $162m and a market cap of $1.6b. Davey is recognised as a market leader for water transfer, water conservation, treatment, and filtration, in Australia and New Zealand and exports to 47 countries. Revenue in FY23 was $120m, operating EBIT of $7m, ~270 staff, + 2,500 products and +3,000 spares, ~35% manufactured in Scoresby manufacturing site. Operates 7 distribution centers, serving 2,600 customers including retail shops & wholesale distributors, across ANZ, EMEA, USA and Asia. Source over 16,000 raw materials & finished goods from 22 countries, co-manufacturing partners across 6 countries manufacture +1500 unique Davey designed products.During 2021-2023, I led the turnaround, growth, and repositioning after a decade of poor performance, under-investment, market share declines and significant operational challenges, compounded by COVID global supply chain disruptions. The initial Horizon focused on stabilisation and talent attraction, with a new operating model; including S&OP, network restructure, new National DC in Brisbane, new factory planning processes and an overhaul of IT/ERP/Planning and financial reporting systems. In Horizon two we launched a new Three-Years Strategy, "Davey 2025: Next Wave of Growth", new Go-To-Market Model, with new Marketing & Category capabilities, NextGen Program for R&D and NPD and launched the Davey Service Promise, underpinned by a digital transformation (inc; Salesforce & Power BI) to significantly improve our Customers Experience and NPS. With global headwinds, declines in EU and destocking in the Middle East, the ANZ business continued to grow, and we achieved: -63% growth in operating EBIT in FY23-improved operating cash by $26m on prior year-improved DIFOT from 62% to +90% over 18 months-reduced inventory by $9.75m, 15%-achieved a sale price of $64.9m, 11.2x reported UEBIT on exit.

Murray River Organics Limited (MRG) was an ASX-listed agri-food business supplying a wide range of organic food products to major retailers; Coles, Woolworth, Metcash, and Aldi, as well as exporting its own grown organic dried vine produce to Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Germany, and USA. MRG was the largest fully integrated producer of dried vine fruit in Australia, and the largest vertically integrated producer of organic dried vine fruit in the world. MRG had revenues of $60m, +200 permanent and seasonal staff, controlling over 4,900 hectares across 13 farms (Sunraysia) of which 2300ha is arable land for development, operates a state-of-the-art dried fruit processing center (NSW), processing/packaging facility (VIC) and a 4,000 sqm DC servicing industrial & retail customers.Over my three years 2018-2020, I led the turnaround and restructuring of the underperforming business and launched a new Five-Year Strategy focused on building the largest organic food brand in the region. I built a high-caliber executive leadership team, raised new equity to re-capitalise through the severe drought conditions, exited poor preforming long-term property leases, divested non-core table grape and citrus farming assets and re-positioned the business for growth in the Health, Organics and Better-for-you segments. Launched 52 new innovative skus and the new MRO brand into mainstream retail with national store ranging across Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, and Metcash across breakfast cereals, confectionary, specialty oils, snacking and dried fruit & nut categories.I left MRG to take up the opportunity with Davey Water.

Mildura, Victoria, Au

Dried Fruits Australia is the national body for the dried vine fruit industry established in 1907.DFA's vision is for a sustainable and innovative horticultural industry consistently supplying superior quality dried grapes to consumers in Australia and around the world.www.driedfruitsaustralia.org.au/

Bonn, De

Fairtrade International was established in 1997, and is an association of 3 producer networks (Africa, South America, Asia), 21 national labelling organisations and 9 marketing organizations that promote and market the Fairtrade Certification Mark in each country. Fairtrade changes the way trade works through better prices, decent working conditions and a fairer deal for farmers and workers in developing countries. Key Fairtrade commodities include; coffee, tea, sugar, bananas, cocoa, flowers, In 2016, Fairtrade certified sales reached €7.88billion worldwide, supporting 1.6 million farmers and workers. More than 6 million people benefit from Fairtrade system. There are over 1200 producer organizations in 75 developing countries.https://www.fairtrade.net/about-fairtrade.html

Richlands, Queensland, Au

Capilano Honey Limited (CZZ) is the largest packer and marketer of honey in Australia. Capilano was acquired by Scheme of Arrangement by Wattle Hill and ROC Capital on 5th December 2018.Over the last 60 years, Capilano Honey has grown from humble beginnings to be one of the world’s leading honey suppliers, enjoying an enviable reputation for product innovation, best practice procedures and high quality honey.Proudly Australian owned and grown, Capilano has the capacity to produce more than 45,000 tonnes of honey each year, supplying honey to more than 30 countries across the globe. All of this is possible due to Capilano's dedicated and hardworking honey supply network consisting of more than 600 Australian beekeeping families from all parts of Australia.http://www.capilano.com.au

Auckland, Auckland, Nz

Fairtrade ANZ was established in 2007 and has primary role of building awareness for Fairtrade principles and the significant role of the Fairtrade Mark in making trade fair. Fairtrade ANZ is also responsible for the Pacific and East Timor development work with producer organisations. www.fairtrade.com.au www.fairtrade.org.nzChair, Nominations Committee Member, Finance & Risk CommitteeMember, Marketing & Business Development Committee

Auckland, Auckland, Nz

Mentone, Victoria, Au

Executive Director leading Business Transformation, Strategy, Corporate Development & International for Simplot Group.Also Executive Director (CEO) leading the Top Cut Group operating business across Australia, China, Japan & Korea with over 700 staff and 14 locations. Leading major turnaround and restructuring over last three years.Simplot Australia, wholly owned by J R Simplot Company USA, is a leading agribusiness and food manufacturer and is the home of leading brands including Birds Eye, Leggo's, Chiko, Edgell, John West, I&J, Lean Cuisine and Top Cut.

Ormeau, Queensland, Au

Established in 1981 and acquired by JR Simplot Company USA in 2011 , Top Cut Foods is a full service specialist butcher focused on premium foodservice, airline and catering sectors . With over 700 staff, we have operations across 7 sites in Australia, 3 sites in China, 3 sites in Japan and South Korea. Our fully accredited export sites in Qld also service +20 export markets across Asia, UAE & Saudi. We deliver a quality range of beef, lamb, veal, pork, poultry and small-goods products, as well as ready to heat from our state of the art cook/chill plant. Our strategic partnerships with farmers and meat processors, together with our teams expert knowledge and personalised service, ensures that our customers have access to innovative and high highest quality products throughout the year and efficiency next day delivery service.www.topcut.com.auwww.tenderplus.co.jp

Sydney, Nsw, Au

National Leader for Retail, Consumer & Industrial Markets for the Management Consulting DivisionPortfolio includes: Retail, Food and Drink Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Agribusiness, Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Transport, Chemicals & Diversified Industrials. Clients include; Fonterra, CUB/SAB Miller, Unilever, Wesfarmers, Coles, Bunnings, Australia Post, Sam's Warehouse, Crazy Clarks, Go-Lo, Chickenfeed, PMP. Operations Strategy (Private Equity Lens) Service Leader.Sustainability Strategy Specialist.

Toronto, On, Ca

Leader across Management Consulting and Deals Advisory providing clients with a range of services including;- Growth Strategy - Operations Strategy- Business Transformation - Finance Transformation- Cost Reduction - Commercial Due Diligence- Operational Due Diligence- Integration

Toronto, On, Ca

- National Leader, Strategic Advisory Services inc; strategic planning, market / industry assessment, innovation/ NPD, market/ customer segmentation, business case development.- Business Transformation (inc business and operating model design) - Sustainability Strategy- Supply Chain Strategy and Optimisation- Procurement- Cost Optimisation- Financial and Performance Reporting- Program Management- Sector experience includes; Consumer Products, Retail, Food & Agriculture, Industrials, Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics, Energy, Financial Services/Superannuation, Federal & State Government.Leader for Australia Post Account for BPS from 2006-2010, until taking maternity leave in Feb 2010. Transitioned to Consumer Markets/Retail/FMCG Sector in September 2010.Leader for the Victorian Government, Health and Aged Care industry sector for Business Performance Services (from 2007-2009) with a focus on building relationships, growing the BPS team, aligning service offerings and working closely with KPMG Government Advisory Services division to build joint client value propositions leveraging BPS capability and IP.

Toronto, On, Ca

Management consultant with KPMG specialising in corporate and business strategy, market assessment, strategic planning, strategy facilitation, supply chain, procurement and performance improvement.

Keilor Park, Victoria, Au

Provider of export market development and distribution services to major Australian FMCG manufacturers focusing on value-added food products throughout Asia, the Pacific and Middle East. Services include market entry, brand development, promotion, consolidation and management of supply chain/distribution to over 15 markets across retail and foodservice channels. Focus sectors: Dairy, Grocery, Smallgoods, Meat, Fruit & VegetablesResponsible for Finance, Strategy, M&A, Supply Chain and Operations (inc HR, IT, Legal & Risk). Part of mangament buy-out in 1998, divested in 2002.

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Commerce, Finance

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Strategy

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy

Cpa, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Tourism Management, Business, Tourism