Chris Chan
Kew East,VIC
Summary
A dynamic and results driven professional with over 25 years' experience of achievement and success. A self-motivated team player, combined with strong business acumen and flair to 'think outside the box' to achieve set targets.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY LEAD (NATIONAL)
VIVA ENERGY AUSTRALIA
07.2024 - Current
- Responsibilities: - Source new operational sites/leases as required by the business - Divest any excess land & properties - Site feasibility and assessment - Day to day Asset Management - Identify and minimize risk to portfolio - Capex management and oversight - Source and manage subtenants - Board reporting - Stakeholder relationships- Landlords, Local Government, State Government, Port Authorities, Consultants, Developers, Airports, Joint Ventures and tenants - Provide strategic property advice - Refinery, Pipelines, Supply Chain, Aviation, Corporate Offices and Marine
BOARD ADVISER- BUSINESS & FINANCE
KNR ENERGY PTY LTD
11.2023 - Current
- Responsibilities: - Participation in monthly board meetings - Offering strategic support and guidance to co-founders - Review marketing and business documents - Provide introductions and connections to key suppliers and business partners - Source funding and capital for projects
DIRECTOR- PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT(PRIVATE)
C & F CHAN INVESTMENTS (RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT)
01.2010 - Current
- Responsibilities: - Site Acquisition - Site Feasibility - Full Project Cycle - Finance Structuring and Sourcing - Project management - Stakeholder management - Commercial and Residential Lease negotiations
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
- Improved team morale and productivity by implementing comprehensive professional development program.
- Achieved remarkable turnaround of underperforming divisions through strategic leadership and restructuring.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (VIC & TAS)
VIVA ENERGY AUSTRALIA
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Responsibilities: - Network planning for VIC&TAS (OTR Fuel Convenience Sites) - Site analysis and feasibility - New site acquisition - Sales negotiations (Vendors, Agents and Developers) - Deal/Contract negotiations and structuring - Commercial lease negotiations - Existing site management - Site development preplanning and design - Asset Management
SENIOR CONSULTANT (CONTRACT)
FINNIA WEALTH (FORMERLY VENTURE WEALTH MANAGEMENT)
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsibilities: - Management of Sales KPI's - Management of advisory team - Management of P&L and Balance sheet - Management of compliance and statutory obligations - Establishment of Investment Committee (Chair) - Maintain day to day relationships with corporate partners and suppliers - Maintain relationships with other service lines within the Finnia Group - Monthly reporting to directors
PRINCIPAL PROPERTY ADVOCATE
FINNIA PROPERTY ADVOCACY
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsibilities: - Management of business partners and suppliers - Property analysis and feasibility - Site Acquisition (Green Fielding and Residential Infill) - Capital raising- Property Development - Implementation of sales and marketing strategies - Direct sales and negotiations (agents and vendors) - Commercial and Residential lease negotiations - Management of sales pipeline - Buyers Advocacy (residential and commercial) - Vendor Advocacy
DIRECTOR/CEO
REUBEN ROSE GROUP (FINANCIAL PLANNING & MORTGAGE BROKING)
07.2016 - 03.2021
- Responsibilities: - Oversee and manage all business operations - Leadership and management of advice and administration team - Management of P&L and Balance sheet - Management of AFSL compliance and statutory obligations - Maintain day to day relationships with corporate partners and suppliers - Day to day client relations & advisory
HEAD OF CORPORATE SUPERANNUATON AND RISK INSURANCE
GRANT THORNTON
09.2008 - 07.2016
- Responsibilities: - Driving operational and sales/marketing strategies - Responsible manager of AFSL - Member of Investment committee - Management of department P&L - Management of advice and client service team - Maintain day to day relationships with internal service lines - Day to day client relations - Client Advisory
VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
PRECISION GLOBAL CONSULTING
01.2007 - 09.2008
SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
TRUST COMPANY
10.2005 - 12.2007
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
ZURICH
06.2002 - 10.2005
CORPORATE ACCOUNT MANAGER
MLC
10.1997 - 06.2002
Education
CERTIFICATE IV IN PROPERTY SERVICES (REAL ESTATE) -
LEVERAGE ACADEMY
07.2020
CERTIFICATE IV IN FINANCE AND MORTGAGE BROKING -
KAPLAN
05.2016
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF FINANCIAL PLANNING -
PINNACLE FINANCIAL SERVICES ACADEMY
07.2013
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MAJORS IN MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT) -
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
07.1999
Skills
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- High level negotiation skills
- Strong commercial business acumen
- High level sales and presentation skills
- Account development and sales growth
- Team orientated and interpersonal skills
- Strong project management skills
- Self-driven and motivated
- Ability to think outside the square
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Organization and Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Certification
085995L, VICTORIA
Hobbies and Interests
- AFL
- Cricket
- Surfing
- Martial Arts
- Property Development and Investment
References
- Karma Kartung, Managing Director, KNR Energy
- Tony Douglass, Director, Grow Wealth Group
- Peter Thornley, Partner, Grant Thornton
- Dominic Murphy, Principal, TJD Accounting Services
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional Working
Timeline
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY LEAD (NATIONAL)
VIVA ENERGY AUSTRALIA
07.2024 - Current
BOARD ADVISER- BUSINESS & FINANCE
KNR ENERGY PTY LTD
11.2023 - Current
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (VIC & TAS)
VIVA ENERGY AUSTRALIA
01.2023 - 07.2024
SENIOR CONSULTANT (CONTRACT)
FINNIA WEALTH (FORMERLY VENTURE WEALTH MANAGEMENT)
07.2022 - 01.2023
PRINCIPAL PROPERTY ADVOCATE
FINNIA PROPERTY ADVOCACY
03.2021 - 01.2023
DIRECTOR/CEO
REUBEN ROSE GROUP (FINANCIAL PLANNING & MORTGAGE BROKING)
07.2016 - 03.2021
DIRECTOR- PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT(PRIVATE)
C & F CHAN INVESTMENTS (RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT)
01.2010 - Current
HEAD OF CORPORATE SUPERANNUATON AND RISK INSURANCE
GRANT THORNTON
09.2008 - 07.2016
VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
PRECISION GLOBAL CONSULTING
01.2007 - 09.2008
SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
TRUST COMPANY
10.2005 - 12.2007
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
ZURICH
06.2002 - 10.2005
CORPORATE ACCOUNT MANAGER
MLC
10.1997 - 06.2002
085995L, VICTORIA
CERTIFICATE IV IN PROPERTY SERVICES (REAL ESTATE) -
LEVERAGE ACADEMY
CERTIFICATE IV IN FINANCE AND MORTGAGE BROKING -
KAPLAN
ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF FINANCIAL PLANNING -
PINNACLE FINANCIAL SERVICES ACADEMY
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MAJORS IN MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT) -
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
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