Greg Bergan

Dynamic and accomplished senior executive with over 20 years of experience leading innovative business strategies within the community services, aged care, disability and startup sectors. Demonstrated capability in strategic planning, effective board relationships and organisational growth. Proven track record in corporate governance, change management, and high-level stakeholder engagement. Adept at leading high-performing teams to achieve revenue growth and operational efficiency. Performance-driven with a strong focus on financial acumen, compliance, and risk management.

Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.

• EarlyBird & EarlyBird Plus
• Early Intervention Programmes
• Rogen International Public Speaking
• Workplace Trainer Certificate IV

• SRE Teacher, Indigenous Children, La Perouse Primary School
• Volunteer Co-ordinator, Church Missionary Society (CMS NSW) Summer School
• Church Warden, Parish Councillor
• SYNOD Representative
• Tutor, Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education & Research University of Technology Sydney
• Volunteer, Camp Quality Australia
• Founding Member, Coraggio - Australia's Great Leadership Community
• Past Company Director, Coraggio Pty Ltd
• Justice of the Peace (NSW)

• Closer Care Pty Ltd., General Manager, 01/01/24, Current, Contract Project Role, Gladesville, NSW, Establish Digital Marketing Plan and Collaborate with External Agency to Implement, Review Workforce., Lead and develop Customer Relations Team., Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures, Develop and build referral pathways and grow strong relationships with Support Coordinators and other partners., Marketing Plan establishment and growth in Organic Leads through Google Ads and Website traffic, Resolution of difficult and long standing staff employment issues leading to dismissal of the matters in the Fair work Commission., Key role in managing the establishment of the new facility in Gladesville.
• Ability Options Ltd., Chief Growth Officer, 01/01/23, 12/31/24, Contract Role, NSW, Create and introduce an Organic Growth and Efficiency Plan., Evaluate opportunities for acquisition of businesses, approach targets, lead the development of business cases, due diligence, financial analysis, scoping, and closing to the point of integration., Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures for business acquisition., Tenders - Identify opportunities and lead the tender process., Develop and build strong relationships with key partners, external organisations, stakeholders, SDA operators, builders, developers, agents and lawyers., Prepared and won a competitive tender for $6.5M Business from MidCoast Council., Acquired $1.5M Day Program Business at Seven Hills., Acquired 20 Acre Farm for the development of Innovative Service Models in Coffs Harbour., Developed Organic Growth and Efficiency Plan adopted by AO Board for 2024/2025.
• Maxlife Care Pty Ltd., General Manager, NDIS & Aged Care, 01/01/20, 12/31/23, NSW, Commenced with Maxlife Care in Start-up phase, contributing significantly to its growth trajectory from $4M to $20M., Established People & Culture function and oversaw staff growth from 35 to 150 FTE., Assessed client needs, building evidence-based care plans and high-performing care teams centred around each client., Close liaison with the Clinical Care team to ensure integrated care for all Complex Care Clients., Developed strong relationships with key clients, their families and support coordinators., Operational leadership and mentoring of Regional Supervisory Team., Worked closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance to ensure Quality Service Delivery occurred within a Continuous Improvement framework., Successful relationship building and management within referral networks., Oversaw the rostering function for all clients, including 2:1, 1:1 clients, and residential homes., Led all internal communications and external Business Development communications.
• Frasil Group Pty Ltd, General Manager & Specialist Consultant, 01/01/20, 12/31/20, Contract role, Generated the 1st major sale of 1000 licenses following launch of the Frasil App in July 2020., Mentored high performing cross-functional teams across Research, Software/Web Development, Marketing, and Sales., Played a key role in successful new product launch despite COVID-19 environment.
• Creativity Inc., Chief Executive Officer, 01/01/08, 12/31/20, Grew the company from $2M to $8M., Established a specialist Early Intervention Program for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder., Drove political and NDIA lobbying, contributing to NDIS price guide review of 1:1 rates and High Intensity Pricing., Delivered cost savings through effective company restructure., Led company rebranding from Eastern Respite & Recreation to Creativity Incorporated., Recorded over 300% growth in strategic business areas., Successfully headed 2 new operational facilities, directing planning, design as well as project management operations., Initiated Building Genuine Partnerships project, aligning with person centred approaches., Secured partnership with MYP Corp, using company IP for development of industry specific cloud-based applications, generating a new revenue stream., Formed strong relationships with La Perouse Aboriginal community, addressing Indigenous underrepresentation within disability services., Negotiated and guided the successful merger of Creativity Inc with Northcott in 2020.
• Spinal Cord Injuries Australia, Chief Executive Officer, 01/01/02, 12/31/08, Led organisational restructure, generating cost savings enabling refocus on service delivery., Led strategic reform and rebranding from Australian Quadriplegic Association to Spinal Cord Injuries Australia., Cemented company’s position as a National Leader in innovation and excellence., Established new workplace injury prevention business, TeamSafe., Liaised closely with Hospital Spinal Units and other Medical Professionals., Successfully introduced 'Walk On' SCI Rehabilitation Program – now NeuroMoves., Recipient of an Equity Trustees National New CEO award in 2003.