David Brocklehurst
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
After 10 years leading ad agency finance departments, David created FirmDecisions as a unique business that helps advertisers to ensure their contracts are protecting their best interests and that the ad agency is complying with their terms. It was a unique business model and, through his leadership and client relationship development, the business grew into a Global consultancy with offices in Australia, London, Singapore, Hong Kong & New York. He remained involved in this industry for 26 years.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chairman & Founder
FirmDecisions
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Development on-going relationships with Asia Pacific based clients
- Management of services and relationships with the APAC offices of global FD clients
- Working with the ad agencies to ensure efficient and accurate audit reporting to the clients
- Staff recruitment and management
- Management and development of relationships with industry trade associations
Managing Director - Asia Pacific
FirmDecisions
10.2011 - 08.2020
- Work with and represent the business in APAC offices of the company's Global clients
- Locate and develop relationships with APAC based clients
- Staff management & development in Singapore, China and Australia
- Work with Head office in London as well as being a team player with all offices networks
Managing Director
Brox Pty Ltd
10.2007 - 09.2011
- Development of new services, based on previous experience in ad agency Contract Compliance auditing
- Management of relationships and ad agency contract compliance reviews for clients throughout Asia Pacific, eradicating inefficiencies and improving quality of contract
Global CEO & Founder
FirmDecisions
05.1996 - 06.2004
- Established a new business with unique services, conducting Compliance & Procedural audits of ad agencies
- Developed our own set of collateral, presentations and reporting methods
- After encouraging success in Australia, opened up offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and London, including staff recruitment & training
- The major growth was in the northern hemisphere, so sold the business in an MBO to the UK-based management
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Cost And Management Accounting
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC11.1979
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC11.1976
Skills
- New business development
- Staff management
- Maintaining good client relationships
- Global perspective
Timeline
Chairman & Founder
FirmDecisions
08.2020 - 06.2022
Managing Director - Asia Pacific
FirmDecisions
10.2011 - 08.2020
Managing Director
Brox Pty Ltd
10.2007 - 09.2011
Global CEO & Founder
FirmDecisions
05.1996 - 06.2004
Post Graduate Diploma - Cost And Management Accounting
RMIT University
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
RMIT University
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