Duncan H. Calder

• Company Overview: large successful private general freight company servicing mine sites in the Mid-West and Greater Goldfields regions of Western Australia
• I fulfill the dual roles of Chief Finance Officer and Chief Business Development Officer. Managing a team of accountants and administration staff I oversee all bookkeeping, financial reporting, financing, risk management, strategic planning and tender management processes. I have secured major new contracts, in particular with large Chinese owned companies operating iron ore and gold mining companies in Western Australia
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Works well in a team setting, providing leadership, support and guidance.

• Company Overview: Manna Inc has a long history of feeding the homeless, providing food to 50 local schools and providing food to women’s and children’s shelters and other NFP organisations such as the Street Doctor
• I have acted at various times over the last decade as financial adviser, Board Member, Fundraiser, Deputy Chair
• Originally brought in when the charity was in a financial crisis with only sufficient funds to continue for three months, I restructured the organisation, brought in new Board members with wide ranging industry, commercial and legal skills and attracted corporate donations and successful fundraising events to return the operation to a sound, thriving financial base

• Company Overview: Providing independent financial based business advisory services to a wide range of SMEs (www.contourvalue.com.au)
• Key services are focussed on assessing value as a financial and commercial adviser, creating value through business redesign and restructuring, protecting value as a trusted advisor and improving value as a long-term management and Board advisor
• Oversaw complex negotiations with business acquirers, suppliers/vendors for favourable contract terms that led to cost savings and significantly increased selling prices.

• Built relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and understanding with sponsors, political leaders, including State Premiers and community
• Completely redesigned all marketing collateral
• Attracted major corporate sponsors
• Create successful recurring fundraising events
• Served as organization ambassador at various political, business and charity events, promoting mission and values.

• Company Overview: international “Big 4” Accounting and professional services firm
• Developed strong business network and profile as a specialist corporate financier, strategist and investigator
• Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals
• Networked with other professionals, politicians, diplomats, organisations to expand contacts and opportunities
• Crafted persuasive written communications including briefs, memoranda, and contracts with attention to detail and clarity
• Directed firm's marketing and branding efforts, crafting compelling image that attracted top-tier clients, in particula with large Chinese private and State Owned Enterprises
• Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency
• Collaborated with a diverse team of professionals to develop innovative solutions for complex legal issues
• Led team of professionals in high-stakes projects, ensuring timely completion and exceeding client expectations.
• Managed successful merger and acquisitions of synergistic businesses, expanding clients' capabilities and reach.

Assisted in building bridges between academia and business and education institutions

• Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decisionmaking.
• Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
• Assisted with development of organizational budgets and resource allocation plans.
• Championed risk management initiatives, resulting in a more resilient organization.

• Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
• Leveraged technological tools for efficient case management, organization, and enhanced client communication.
• Cultivated a positive work environment within the firm by promoting collaboration among colleagues.
• Enhanced client satisfaction, consistently delivering customized solutions that met unique business needs.
• Fostered collaborative work environment, encouraging cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Developed and implemented strategic plan for entering new markets, resulting in substantial increase in brand visibility and market share.

My role was focussed primarily on attracting sponsors and attendees at major fundraising events, in particular for the Beijing Olympic Games (leveraging my high profile in Sino-Australian business community) and for the London Olympic Games.

• Drove organisational success through overseeing the recruitment of a talented Chief Executive Officer through a rigorous recruitment process that saw Parkeville develop into a high profile, highly successful and innovative participant in the child protection sector in Western Australia
• Led the development of sustainable long-term business plans aligned with overall corporate goals
• Played major role in leadership as Chairman when the incumbent (Bishop Wilmot) was incapacitated due to ill health

Organised and led major international Sino-Australian conference in China attended by the Australian Prime Minister, five State Premiers and dozens of leading Australian business figures

• Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.

• Took a key bilateral business organisation from a small footprint to a market dominating position raising hundreds of thousands in sponsorship and hosting major events in Australia and China with Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang, Australian Prime Ministers (Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott) and WA Premiers and former Premiers (Colin Barnett, the Hon Richard Court)
• Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders through regular communication and collaboration.
• Represented the interests of constituents on a national stage by participating actively in conferences with fellow state leaders.
• Drove thought leadership initiatives

• Developed the leading corporate finance practice in Western Australia, with a major presence preparing high profile independent expert reports on dozens of major corporate takeovers and deals involving ASX listed companies
• Cultivated a positive work environment within the firm by promoting collaboration among colleagues.