Strategic leader offering skills in [Skill] and [Skill]. Innovative and enthusiastic Managing Director striving to create successes for organizations while building lasting relationships.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director & CEO
AusHealth Corporate PTY LTD | AusHealth Hospital Research Fund LTD | CureCell LTD
Underdale, SA
08.2006 - Current
To develop and manage a range of business plans to meet the requirements of the Board
To ensure the Company meets all legal obligations and operates to high ethical standards
To ensure all staff are treated fairly and their skills developed as far as possible
To maintain good commercial relationships with all customers, contractors and suppliers.
Head of Marketing and Business Development
Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science
02.1995 - 01.2006
Responsible for Marketing of all IMVS services
Report to the Director, IMVS and hold positions on IMVS Executive and Chairman of Strategic Planning Committee
Chair of Annual Report Committee.
Head of Marketing and Member of Executive
Gribbles Pathology
12.1991 - 01.1995
I was a member of the Executive Management of Gribbles Pathology and I reported to Dr Rick Abbott, Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer
I held responsibility for Marketing and Sales, Corporate Planning and Development, Quality Assurance, computer support services, couriers, product development, patient centres and property management.
Surgical Sales Manager and Product Manager
Johnson and Johnson Medical
05.1989 - 12.1991
Managing sales staff and providing training in a range of surgical instrument and associated surgical disposables to surgeons in public and private hospitals in SA/NT as well as staff associated with operating theatres.
Surgical Product Specialist
US Surgical
Norwalk, Connecticut, USA
01.1989 - 05.1989
Training of Surgeons in the use of laparoscopic instruments in animal models, then on humans during surgical procedures.
SA / WA / NT Manager, Hospital Sales
Astra Pharmaceuticals
12.1985 - 11.1988
Tendering for hospital contracts in South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Territory
Calling on hospital management and referring specialists promoting a range of anaesthetics and pharmaceuticals and supervising sales staff.
Education
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors -
01.2018
Role of The Chair -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
01.2012
Boardroom Mastery -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
01.2010
Master’s in Business Administration -
Southern Cross University SA
01.2005
Private Pilots License (PPL) -
01.2000
Company Directors Course -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
01.2000
BSc Pharmacy -
Queensland University
01.1985
Graduate Diploma in Marketing -
University of SA
01.1977
Skills
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Business Planning
Financial Management
Mentoring and Training
Sales Leadership
Affiliations
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD)
Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute (FAMI)
Certified Practicing Marketer (CPM)
Venture Capital Association of SA
Member of the CEO Institute
Patents Held
Pathology tracking system (Pathsecure) for Australia and New Zealand (no. 703909 and 330881) which is currently in routine use within the IMVS, Medvet, Abbott Pathology, Gribbles and Sonic Health.
A diabetes treatment derived from platypus venom
An analgesic for gut and endocrinal pain.
Board And Committee Positions
2006, Current, Board Member, AusHealth Corporate PTY LTD & AusHealth Hospital Research Fund LTD
2005, 2006, Inaugural Chairman, Prostrate SA
2004, 2006, Chairman of Marketing Committee, Cancer Council SA
2004, 2006, Board Member, Cancer Council SA
2000, Current, Chairman, Stinson Pension Fund Pty Ltd
2000, 2004, Chairman Strategic Management Committee, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science
1998, 2006, Member of Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science Executive Management Committee
1998, 2006, Chairman of Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science Report Committee
1998, Member State Council for Australian Marketing Institute
1996, Member Health Industry Development (Assessment Board)
Director Environment, Social, Governance at Northern Water Project Delivery Office, Dept for Infrastructure and TransportDirector Environment, Social, Governance at Northern Water Project Delivery Office, Dept for Infrastructure and Transport