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Joachim Mies

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

COO |Operations Executive | Banking | Energy | Non-Executive Director

An internationally experienced Chief Operating Officer with a background in streamlining operations, improving processes, and increasing efficiency across various industries. Strong skills include strategic planning, team leadership and data-driven decision making. Known for transforming organizations into high-producing entities while maintaining job satisfaction among employees.

Considerable experience in investment banking, wholesale banking, asset management and the global energy sector.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Non-Executive Director

Ralston Capital
Melbourne, Victoria
04.2025 - Current
  • Collaborating with senior management to develop and implement strategies for new and existing fund products, enhancing growth potential.
  • Providing strategic advice and established networks to source and implement new capital, driving financial growth.
  • Directing governance and providing strategic insights to enhance profitability and cash flow efficiency.

Chief Operating Officer, Global Markets

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
Melbourne, Victoria
11.2015 - 02.2024
  • Led a diverse team of 800 professionals in Global Markets, managing critical functions, including Front Office Business Support and Governance, Regulatory Management, Back Office Operations, Clearing and Collateral Management, Business Change and Analytics, and Data Management.
  • Implemented offshore strategies for the COO function, leading to a 35% or A$20 million decrease in operational costs through 50% offshore capability.
  • Transformed the COO function to streamline reporting lines, enhancing accountability and efficiency, and reducing senior and middle management levels by 15%, resulting in A$5 million cost savings per annum.
  • Achieved a 45% Women in Leadership target within the COO function by identifying, coaching, and mentoring female talent.
  • Delivered various cost-saving initiatives, reducing operational costs by over A$30 million for Global Markets/ANZ Group through the consolidation of data providers (Bloomberg and London Stock Exchange), establishing direct Clearing Memberships with exchanges, reducing the cost of trade execution (brokerage) by consolidating hundreds of individual agreements into global contracts, and renegotiating execution fees with exchanges such as ASX, CME, and CBOT.
  • Executive Sponsor fostering a speak-up culture, encouraging open communication to address issues, and improve the control environment.

Chief Financial Officer

Viva Energy
Melbourne, Victoria
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Managed a team of 100 professionals across Finance, Treasury, Risk Management, Tax, Insurance, and Procurement, ensuring streamlined operations and strategic alignment.
  • Established and maintained a comprehensive financial control framework to ensure effective operational controls across the entire business.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive Treasury and Risk Management strategy to enhance financial stability.

Group Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

BP Plc, Integrated Supply and Trading
London
12.2007 - 02.2013
  • Managed a diverse global team of 3,100 professionals across Finance, Information Technology, Credit/Market, Operational Risk, Middle Office, Back Office Operations, and Change and Transformation.
  • Contributed to strategic decision-making as a member of BP's Group Executive Committee, collaborating with top 40 executives globally.
  • Director of numerous FSA-regulated entities, upholding industry compliance standards.
  • Chaired the Commitments Committee, authorizing new commercial investments totaling approximately US$500 million annually to drive strategic trading initiatives and enhance revenue.
  • Reorganized the CFO function to change from regional to global alignment, optimizing strategic financial oversight, and transitioning from bespoke technology solutions to off-the-shelf products, resulting in a 30% cost reduction from US$825 million to US$600 million annually, and reducing employees by over 30% from 3,100 to 2,100.
  • Led the Disability Awareness Forum as Executive Sponsor, fostering inclusivity and awareness within the organization.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ziehen Gymnasium
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Skills

  • Strategic planning/alignment
  • Operational excellence
  • Succession planning
  • Financial analysis
  • Data management
  • Cost savings and reduction
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project management
  • Team leadership
  • Change management
  • Talent development
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Risk management
  • IT management
  • Process improvement
  • Business analysis
  • Communication skills

Earlier Career Summary

  • COO Europe, Middle East & Africa , Credit Suisse Asset Management, London, 2006 - 2007
  • Deputy Global COO, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, London, 2005 - 2006
  • COO Germany Continental Europe, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, Frankfurt, 2003 - 2005
  • COO North America, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, New York, 2002 - 2003
  • COO Asia Pacific, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, Tokyo, 2001 - 2002
  • COO Asia Pacific, ex Japan, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, Hong Kong, 1999 - 2001
  • Chief of Staff to CEO Asia Pacific, Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, Singapore, 1998 - 1999
  • COO India, Dresdner Bank AG, Mumbai & New Delhi, 1995 - 1998

Timeline

Non-Executive Director

Ralston Capital
04.2025 - Current

Chief Operating Officer, Global Markets

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
11.2015 - 02.2024

Chief Financial Officer

Viva Energy
09.2014 - 10.2015

Group Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

BP Plc, Integrated Supply and Trading
12.2007 - 02.2013

High School Diploma -

Ziehen Gymnasium

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