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Ann Murray

Hobart,TAS

Summary

Dynamic Director with over 20 years of experience in transport and logistics, recognized for strategic leadership that improved operations and profitability at Toll Tasmania. Demonstrated expertise in managing multimillion-dollar P&Ls while cultivating strong client relationships. Proven ability to drive innovation and enhance efficiency, complemented by a strong track record in team leadership and effective problem-solving. Aiming to leverage extensive experience to further advance operational excellence in a challenging environment.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Director and Chair

QV Care
01.2020 - Current

GENERAL MANAGER - TAS

Toll Tasmania
, TAS
02.2004 - 06.2019
  • Setting the strategic direction for the island in line with business unit and Corporate directives
  • Growth -both organic and new business, Major customer engagement/relationships
  • Responsibility for 6 P&Ls with revenues exceeding 150 million across 6 sites across the State
  • Effective utilisation and allocation of resources to enhance profitability and utilisation
  • Providing leadership and management of a multidisciplinary team; leading change and fostering innovation an growth
  • Managing risk, setting strategies and direction in line with Corporate directives to achieve the target of zero harm
  • Implementation of CI to further enhance operations

Director and Chair

Tasmanian Transport Association
01.2004 - 01.2019

Director

Transend
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Company Overview: (Tasmanian Government SOC, which merged with Aurora in 2014)
  • (Tasmanian Government SOC, which merged with Aurora in 2014)

Member

HETSAC (Heavy Vehicle Safety Advisory Council to State Government Tasmania)
01.2006 - 01.2014

Director

Magnolia Place (formerly Launceston Women’s Shelter)
01.2008 - 01.2009

NORTHERN MANAGER – TAS

Toll Tasmania
, TAS
01.1996 - 02.2004
  • Management and responsibility for the Launceston and Bell Bay operations of Toll Tasmania
  • P&L responsibility for 3 depots
  • Major account management specifically RIO and Boags
  • Development of a national distribution network for Boags product- their first major contract with Liquorland
  • Integration of Brambles Seacargo, TNT and Tas Express operations into the Launceston site
  • Management of depot expansion to accommodate increased business through acquisition
  • Risk, OH&S management for the North

Education

MBA - Financial Reporting & Analysis, Statistics, Corporate Law, Economics, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Accounting Fundamentals, Accounting Subsystems, Organisational Behaviour

UTAS
01.2003

Strategic Management Programme -

Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University
01.2003

Certificate 1V -

Training and Assessment

Corporate Governance -

SEDS Consulting

Skills

  • Dynamic professional with over 20 years of experience in transport and logistics, encompassing responsibilities associated with the management of a state generating over $150 million in revenue, with a workforce in excess of 350
  • A keen planner, strategist, and implementer with demonstrated abilities in analyzing the economic climate with respect to markets and customers, and seeking out opportunities to accelerate both organic growth and new business
  • Managing overall operations and working with a mandate to constantly review and challenge the status quo, subsequently streamlining existing operations, and allocating resources to best align with organizational strategic objectives of increased profitability and customer service
  • Experience in building strong relationships and strategic partnerships with clients and providers, both locally and nationally
  • Managing all aspects of the customer supply chain, including customer engagement, tender preparation, contract negotiations, contract monitoring, performance delivery monitoring, and supplier contracts for services
  • Strong organiser, motivator, team player and a decisive leader with successful track record in performance managing staff to ensure they operate in a highly engaged and productive manner
  • Strong analytical, problem solving & organisational abilities, with the capacity to identify and work through issues mitigating adverse impact on the customer or the business
  • Championing a safe and harmonious workplace

Awards

2008, Tasmanian Hudson Corporate Winner, Telstra Business Woman’s Awards

Industryandgovernmentboardsandcouncils

  • 2020 - present, Director and Chair, QV Care
  • 2004 - 2019, Director and Chair, Tasmanian Transport Association
  • 2006 - 2014, Member, HETSAC (Heavy Vehicle Safety Advisory Council to State Government Tasmania)
  • 2008 - 2009, Director, Magnolia Place (formerly Launceston Women’s Shelter)
  • 2011 - 2014, Director, Transend (Tasmanian Government SOC, which merged with Aurora in 2014)

Educationandprofessionaldevelopment

  • 2003, MBA, UTAS, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Statistics, Corporate Law, Economics, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Accounting Fundamentals, Accounting Subsystems, Organisational Behaviour
  • 2004, Completed 2 units in International Business, AISAM, onsite in Malaysia, Supply Chain Management, International Relations
  • 2003, Strategic Management Programme, Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University
  • Other, Leadership at Toll, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Corporate Governance – SEDS Consulting

Timeline

Director and Chair

QV Care
01.2020 - Current

Director

Transend
01.2011 - 01.2014

Director

Magnolia Place (formerly Launceston Women’s Shelter)
01.2008 - 01.2009

Member

HETSAC (Heavy Vehicle Safety Advisory Council to State Government Tasmania)
01.2006 - 01.2014

GENERAL MANAGER - TAS

Toll Tasmania
02.2004 - 06.2019

Director and Chair

Tasmanian Transport Association
01.2004 - 01.2019

NORTHERN MANAGER – TAS

Toll Tasmania
01.1996 - 02.2004

MBA - Financial Reporting & Analysis, Statistics, Corporate Law, Economics, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Accounting Fundamentals, Accounting Subsystems, Organisational Behaviour

UTAS

Strategic Management Programme -

Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Macquarie University

Certificate 1V -

Training and Assessment

Corporate Governance -

SEDS Consulting
Ann Murray