Caroline Weir
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Passionate, outcome-oriented professional with 20+ years’ global experience helping organisations develop and execute strategy, leverage technology, navigate change and drive commercial results. Consistently recognised for performance excellence, leadership skills and solving complex problems with Executives, CEOs and Boards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager, Enterprise Strategy
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
01.2023 - Current
- Led development and launch of a transformational five-year strategy following new CEO appointment - approved by Board and launched to the market. 94% of employees understand how their role aligns to ASX strategy.
- Developed and executing Board approved customer growth strategy, delivering 20% of 5-year revenue target in year one
- Leading cross-functional initiatives to drive operational excellence e.g. operating model, cost optimisation program.
- Leading ASX strategic planning cycle, transformation program and governance forums to execute ASX strategy and respond to regulatory oversight (ASIC and RBA). Includes regular Board and Executive engagement.
Exec. Mgr. Technology Strategy & Enablement
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Designed and executed a new strategy and operating model (business and technology) for a transformative Group Security function (~3,000 people) combining cyber security, fraud and physical security capability.
- Developed 2018 and 2020 Cyber strategies and led multi-year execution programs focused on risk, engagement, innovation and Board and Exec cyber awareness. Cyber’s engagement scores increased by +20%. Gartner stated the 2020 strategy as “best cyber strategy” they had seen.
- Executed key strategic programmes: increasing Cyber delivery velocity (20% improvement); CBA wide roll-out of MFA to 50,000+ workstations; external partnering strategy to consolidate $100m ASP spend to one partner.
- Led Cyber’s strategy, commercial and financial management teams exceeding stretch productivity and efficiency targets for FY19 and 20.
Exec. Mgr. Strategic Procurement Transformation
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed strategy and led transformation program to establish one global procurement team for the Bank including a new operating model and ways of working (~300 people). This model is still in place.
- Performed the Platform Performance Lead role to execute ‘Bankable Plan’ to reduce cost. Led the Supplier Sourcing component which resulted in banking over $150m productivity savings in FY18.
Senior Strategy Executive
NRMA Motoring and Services
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Worked with CEO and Board to develop and execute NRMA’s three-year corporate and community strategy. 98% of employees understood the strategy and its priorities.
- Executed a five-year Group wide product strategy, including developing 14 new products across motoring, travel, leisure, home and retirement and a JV for NRMA Travel.
- Executed new partnerships with Australia Post and the Co-Op to increase revenue from new products and Members.
Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy
DLA Piper
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Advisor to CEO on all strategic matters. Attended and wrote papers for Global Executive and Global Board meetings.
- Developed Firm’s three-year global strategy – “the most relevant strategy the Global Board had ever approved”. Led execution of this including:
- Successful merger of UK Firm and Parisian law Firm.
- Remuneration structure implemented across 31 countries.
- Turnaround of London office - led to 100% increase in corporate revenue.
- Restructure of Asia Pacific Marketing function and Corporate Responsibility teams (impacting ~100 people).
Internal Consultant
Morgan Stanley
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Led successful implementation of internal consulting function resulting in 20% reduction of Morgan Stanley London’s external consulting spend.
- Program managed European response to Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MIFID). Completed within MIFID timelines.
Strategic Business Development Manager
Berwin Leighton Paisner
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Secured new business in AIM growth market, which resulted in Firm being ranked no.1 AIM legal adviser.
Management Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Client assignments included:
- Coles Myers - $200 million of supply chain savings.
- Qantas - overhaul of back office systems.
- AMP, CBA - 40% procurement savings.
- Member of CBA ‘most important client program’.
Education
Bachelor - Economics (Social Sciences)
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW01.1999
Skills
- Leadership
- Strategy development & execution
- Transformation
- Portfolio delivery
- Change management & communications
- Financial & commercial management
Timeline
General Manager, Enterprise Strategy
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)
01.2023 - Current
Exec. Mgr. Technology Strategy & Enablement
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
01.2018 - 01.2022
Exec. Mgr. Strategic Procurement Transformation
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Strategy Executive
NRMA Motoring and Services
01.2013 - 01.2016
Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy
DLA Piper
01.2009 - 01.2013
Internal Consultant
Morgan Stanley
01.2006 - 01.2009
Strategic Business Development Manager
Berwin Leighton Paisner
01.2004 - 01.2006
Management Consultant
PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2000 - 01.2004
Bachelor - Economics (Social Sciences)
University of Sydney
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