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Andrew Reszka

Andrew Reszka

Melbourne

Summary

Seasoned Senior Commercial Executive at the Director level with a proven track record of driving transformative growth, revenue generation, and profitability across the Asia Pacific region. Over 15 years of leadership experience in the financial payments sector, with a strategic vision and ability to align operations with broader business goals to consistently deliver sustainable commercial outcomes. Experience leading organizations through periods of significant growth and change, optimizing sales operations, executing strategic initiatives, and achieving measurable financial success. Skilled in building and coaching high-performance teams that consistently exceed targets and drive value in competitive markets. Expertise in spearheading growth initiatives, negotiating strategic partnerships, and driving new customer acquisition while fostering a results-driven, high-performance culture. Strong in forging stakeholder relationships and implementing innovative, cost-effective strategies that fuel business development and product expansion. Extensive experience in the finance and payments sector, partnering with major corporate clients to deliver flexible cash flow management solutions, risk management frameworks, and programs that enhance customer loyalty and accelerate business growth. Consistently deliver strong commercial results while positioning organizations for long-term success in national and international corporations across finance, payments, sport, and entertainment industries.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Break Supporting My Son in Year 12

Career Break
11.2024 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Director of Sales Australasia

Corpay
01.2021 - 11.2024

Company Overview: Corpay is a global leader is business payments, offering comprehensive solutions for managing currency exchange, cross border payments, and corporate cards

  • Responsible for leading and driving the sales strategy to achieve organisational revenue and growth targets
  • Oversee and manage the sales teams, develop sales plans, drive high performance culture ensuring alignment with business objective
  • Corpay is a global leader is business payments, offering comprehensive solutions for managing currency exchange, cross border payments, and corporate cards
  • They streamline their payment processes and reduce transaction cost
  • Corpay serves various industries with secure, scalable services
  • Rebuilt and restructured ANZ Sales organisation to support new revenue growth through diversification of sales channels
  • Fastest growing revenue business globally increasing by 50% over 3 years for $50m - $100m
  • 2021 delivered Sales Revenue of $12m against a plan $11.7m
  • 2022 delivered Sales Revenue of $16.5m against plan of $14.3m
  • 2023 delivered Sales Revenue of $19.5m against plan of $18.4m biggest sales year ever achieved in ANZ
  • Attended 2022 and 2023 President’s Club for fastest growing Sales Organisation globally
  • Managed and directed signing of $5m+ multiyear Fleetpartners agreement
  • Managed and directed signing of $6m+ multiyear Customfleet agreement
  • Achieved regional sales targets through effective territory management and relationship building with key clients.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by addressing concerns promptly and providing tailored solutions.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic plans and setting performance goals for the sales team.
  • Launched new products successfully into the market, coordinating marketing initiatives and comprehensive sales campaigns.
  • Developed high-performing sales teams through targeted recruitment, training, mentoring, and coaching activities.
  • Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies, and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to help sales campaigns reach target audiences.
  • Leveraged data-driven insights to adjust sales strategies in real-time, adapting to shifting market demands and competitive landscapes.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.

Commercial Director

South East Melbourne Phoenix (Startup)
01.2019 - 12.2020

Company Overview: South East Melbourne Phoenix is the newest NBL Basketball Franchise launched in September 2018

  • Coming on as the second employee responsible for building the Commercial Operations and Administration departments of the business
  • Responsibilities include hiring and management of 15 staff across, Marketing, Corporate Sales, Sponsorship, Merchandise, Membership and Ticketing
  • South East Melbourne Phoenix is the newest NBL Basketball Franchise launched in September 2018
  • Successfully launched South East Melbourne Phoenix as the new NBL Basketball Franchise taking it from start-up phase to fully functioning sporting organisation
  • Built out the Commercial Operations and Administration departments inclusive of department structure, all staff selection and recruitment delivering $2m+ in revenues
  • Developed a 5-year business plan and commercial strategy
  • Developed Corporate Hospitality and VIP offering and launched into the market
  • Coordination and development of full merchandise range and readiness to market
  • Designed Membership offering and strategy
  • Negotiated stadium deals with Melbourne Park and State Basketball Centre
  • Created all Commercial budgets for the 2019 / 2020 season
  • Recruited, on boarded and trained all commercial staff
  • Sourced, and signed our major sponsorships with Ikuro, MG, Deep Heat, Goat Beer, Tyrepower and Dreamstreet Lending
  • Ongoing full management of Commercial P&L
  • Day to day management of the Commercial department
  • Mentored junior staff members by sharing insights on best practices, fostering professional growth within the organization.
  • Identified strategic acquisition targets, contributing to company expansion efforts.
  • Conducted research to develop detailed business plans for commercial opportunities and expansion.
  • Strengthened brand positioning with the development of targeted advertising campaigns and promotional materials.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts for commercial partnerships, resulting in long-term business relationships.
  • Implemented efficient processes for lead generation and management, optimizing sales conversion rates.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing strategic marketing plans tailored to specific industries.

Regional Head Asia Pac

Verifi
01.2017 - 12.2019

Company Overview: Verifi is a global leader in value-based chargeback technologies payment processing and information management solutions.

  • Responsible for establishing the organisation in the APAC market with full P&L responsibility over a $10M budget
  • Successfully launched and established Verifi in the APAC region
  • Increased revenue by identifying new business opportunities and closing high-value deals.
  • Achieving key initiatives by working in close collaboration with department stakeholders to develop customized solutions aligned with go-to-market strategies, IT products and service offerings
  • Reached 100% of budget in launch year against a budget of $2.5M on boarding two major banks
  • Developed growth strategy for Australia and APAC to establish partnerships in major issuing banks and acquirers
  • Responsible for building the foundation of the APAC business by partnering with the major issuing banks and acquirers to expand Verifi’s footprint in the APAC region
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve regional goals and improve overall business performance.
  • Signed 6 of the major banks across the APAC region, including ANZ, NAB, CommBank, Kiwibank, ASB, and CUA
  • Cultivated a high-performance environment through effective goal-setting and ongoing performance monitoring.
  • POC stage gates with 3 banks and key retailers
  • Implemented data-driven decision making, using analytics to identify trends and inform strategy development.
  • Created and launched awareness and marketing campaign to drive business across the APAC market
  • Expanded market presence with targeted marketing campaigns and strong customer relationship building.
  • Full P&L responsibility, last year delivered within budget

Commercial Director

WEX Australia
01.2013 - 12.2016

Company Overview: WEX is a global corporate payments company working to help businesses process payments more efficiently through the use of emerging technologies

  • Responsible for the strategic management and commercial growth of the fuel, prepaid, merchant and virtual payment business
  • Leading a team of 25 with 6 direct reports
  • Provided extensive leadership by effectively communicating strategic goals and plans.
  • Role to develop and implement core growth initiatives, which drive revenue and profit growth
  • Developed annual budgets based on historical data analysis and projected growth objectives.
  • Successfully led and managed the virtual payments team negotiating and signing the Flight Centre contract, which will deliver billings of $3.2B
  • Grew the virtual payments business turnover from $80M pa to in excess of $1B pa
  • With key partnerships including Hello World, Wotif, and Webjet
  • Roll out a payment portal for the WEX Merchant business creating a 100% increase in merchant transaction revenue and the establishment of new merchant verticals
  • Strategically managed the top two prepaid gift card clients (Coles & Woolworths) growing the WEX prepaid business by 30% during 2014 and 2015
  • Led and managed key fuel partnerships with Exxon Mobil and BP
  • Building and driving key fuel programs
  • Established a high-performance commercial culture to drive the business to greater success
  • Developed and implemented a 5-year strategic plan to double revenue across the commercial business
  • P&L responsibility over last two years delivered within budget
  • During my tenure, WEX revenue increased by 22%, as a result of driving and closely managing the Commercial team

Regional Manager - Strategic B2B Acquisition

American Express B2B
01.2008 - 12.2013

Company Overview: American Express B2B is a division of the merchant business partnering with large corporate businesses to improve cash flow management

  • Responsible for the establishment of national B2B programs within the wholesale payments space
  • Typically constructed within industry verticals, the B2B programs are bespoke in nature and designed to deliver trade working capital benefits, adding value to the customer acquisition and loyalty function
  • More than doubled target revenue, this was achieved through the key strategic signings across advertising, food & liquor and professional services
  • Partnering with David Jones, Qantas, Coles, BP, and Telstra
  • Successfully negotiated deal with Coca Cola Amatil delivering $100M in billings
  • The deal focused upon delivering cash flow benefits, mitigating balance sheet risk, whilst providing growth through customer loyalty
  • Management and responsibility of B2B acquisition across Australia
  • Strategically partnered with large corporates to implement programs targeted at flexible cash flow management, risk management, process savings, customer loyalty and business growth
  • Enhanced team performance by providing regular coaching, training, and performance feedback to staff members.
  • Consulted to large corporates on financial products that positively impacted on cash flow, risk mitigation and debt management
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to establish long-term objectives, drive growth initiatives, and align regional efforts with corporate goals.
  • Developed debtor finance models in conjunction with pricing and risk, ensuring profitability to the AMEX business
  • Developed and executed successful business plans that resulted in improved market share and profitability within the region.
  • Developed and executed revenue growth and retention strategies to further expand the B2B business
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Monthly forecasting and gap analysis to ensure transparency of current business position against target

General Manager – Commercial

Australian Grand Prix Corporation
01.2004 - 12.2008
  • Management and responsibility of the commercial team of 38 staff, 5 direct reports, overseeing sponsorship, licensing and merchandise, corporate sales and ticketing
  • Management of the day-to-day activities within the commercial area in conjunction with strategies for growth and new revenue streams
  • 110% of commercial budget in 2005 generating revenue in excess of $55M
  • Brought the licensing and merchandise operation in-house, generating additional revenue of $3M
  • Management of revenue and expenditure budgets in excess of $60M across all commercial business units
  • Launched a new grandstand offering, allowing patrons to experience four grandstands over four days
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive sales strategy, incorporating specific plans for each business unit within the commercial department
  • Led and managed a successful campaign to source and secure a new naming rights sponsor (ING Global) for the 2007 – 2010 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
  • Sourced and negotiated $4.5M naming rights sponsorship from GMC to become the naming rights sponsor for the 2006 – 2008 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and MotoGP events across the world
  • Led and managed a team to source and secure Alfa Romeo as the Official vehicle supplier for the 2007 – 2008 FORMULA 1 Australian Grand Prix
  • Provided timely and accurate information and analysis of revenue to the CEO and Board relating to the ongoing performance of the commercial business
  • Direction and oversight of sponsor agreements including the negotiation, establishment, standardisation, delivery and review of sponsors’ contractual documentation
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.

Skills

  • Effective Leadership
  • Collaborative Team Development
  • Team Motivation
  • Management of Leadership Teams
  • Fostering Positive Culture
  • Team-Oriented Leadership
  • Balance Sheet Analysis
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Cost Control Management
  • Budget Planning Expertise
  • Effective Business Strategy Creation
  • Executive Level Engagement
  • Change Management Expertise
  • Operational Efficiency Improvement
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Strategic Relationship Development

Accomplishments

  • Generated sales growth of $10m+ 100% growth over three years at Corpay through channel diversification.
  • Reached 105% of budget in launch year at Verifi delivering $15m in sales revenue.

Key Strengths And Skills

  • Decisive leader working as a member of executive management teams, delivering against strategic initiatives.
  • Proven track record building, leading and motivating commercial teams of up to 60 people.
  • Experience managing and leading leaders.
  • Ability to create a winning and can-do culture through positive inclusive management.
  • Significant experience analysing balance sheets, cash flows and expense management.
  • Experience in budget forecasting and business planning.
  • Extensive interaction at Board level.
  • Significant experience as a successful change agent through business process improvement and innovation.
  • Adept at sourcing and building key relationships at senior levels both externally and internally.
  • The skills needed to influence, negotiate, and represent an organisation at senior levels.
  • Passion and motivation to lead and manage individuals and teams to get the best out of themselves, through high levels of engagement and a straightforward down to earth approach.

Professional Development

  • Future CEO Program, CEO Institute Australia
  • Executive Leadership Program, WEX Australia
  • Situational Sales Negotiation, Bay Group International
  • Financial Fluency Supplier Financing, Amex
  • Consultative Spin Selling, Huthwaite
  • Business Development, Rogen
  • Presentation Skills, Rogen
  • Public Speaking and Media, Rogen

Outside Interests

  • VRC Member
  • GOLF (National Golf Club member)
  • AFL (Geelong Football Club and MCC member)
  • CEO Institute Member

Timeline

Career Break Supporting My Son in Year 12

Career Break
11.2024 - Current

Director of Sales Australasia

Corpay
01.2021 - 11.2024

Commercial Director

South East Melbourne Phoenix (Startup)
01.2019 - 12.2020

Regional Head Asia Pac

Verifi
01.2017 - 12.2019

Commercial Director

WEX Australia
01.2013 - 12.2016

Regional Manager - Strategic B2B Acquisition

American Express B2B
01.2008 - 12.2013

General Manager – Commercial

Australian Grand Prix Corporation
01.2004 - 12.2008
Andrew Reszka