Over 25 years experience delivering effective oversight, management and governance across a variety of Industries and Professional Services – Small and Family Business, Social Enterprise, Manufacturing, Education, Environment, Health, Sports, Government, Community and the Arts. Govern and manage small and large businesses, large tertiary Education and Health Institutions, and member-based Associations across local, national and international markets. Includes private business ownership as Executive Director for blue sky thinking™ and Authorised Provider of ESC Gap Analysis | Environment, Strategy, Capability™ (facilitators across Adelaide | Melbourne). AICD Non Executive Director holding a variety of Director and Board Member roles, also advising on Strategic Marketing & Business Development plus HR & Remuneration Subcommittees. Previously worked as Divisional Head, Quality and Global Trade Systems for an ASX200 multinational manufacturer employing over 4,000 Staff.

Assisted a variety of Start-ups to commercialise whilst creating partnerships and raising working capital. Part of a change management team taking a large complex ASX200 BU from negative to positive profits. Designed and implemented cultural and transformational change programs – one delivering $760K pa of cost savings. Developed and trained 350 Staff in continuous improvement and 6-Sigma techniques delivering significant $ reductions in waste, rework and double handling. Instilled ESG principles; attained ISO 9001 Quality Accreditation; met ISO 14001 Environmental plus ISO 45001 Safety Management Standards. Audited Suppliers in UK, China and Hong Kong. Published internationally in peer-reviewed academic journals under business excellence; leadership practices; and Family Business transitioning (succession-planning) utilising Private Equity.