MARTIN JOHN HALL
Arundel
Summary
Experienced, multi-functional Executive Leader with a strong blend of practical and academic qualifications. Demonstrated expertise in identifying key problems and implementing optimal business solutions to drive growth. Strategic and operational growth leader, actively contributing within Executive Management teams, engaging with stakeholders, and coordinating across services. Committed to building motivated and skilled teams that take ownership and collaborate to enhance efficiencies and stakeholder satisfaction, while delivering healthy financial returns.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER — QUEENSLAND
Kinetic Group Services
06.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Part of Kinetic Group (International) | http://www.wearekinetic.com
- Acheiving and improving aggressive contract performance measurement KPI's
- Managing 2000+ staff
- 800 Bus operational responsibility (30+ Electric Buses)
- Growth through strategic M&A
- aGovernment contract management and negotiation (NSW, QLD)
- Championing depot electrification program
- Government liaison
- Industrial Relationship management — negotiation with trade unions
- Council Member — BusNSW
- Commercial Committee Board Member - QBIC
- Part of Kinetic Group (International) | http://www.wearekinetic.com/
MEMBER – PROCUREMENT MINISTERIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Queensland Government
01.2025 - Current
- Minister Sam O’Connor, Queensland Government
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
BusTech Group
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Executive member reporting to owner
- Group commercial activities
- Complex growth strategy design – pre closure of factory site
- Management of 100 staff engineers, production, admin and procurement staff
- Government liaison
- Customer liaison
- Scheduling production
GENERAL MANAGER — OPERATIONS & ZERO EMISSIONS
Bus Stop Sales and Service
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Queensland, AU
- Overseeing design and implementation of ZEB team
- Leading electrification of business and supply chains as well as building and importing innovation
- Managing diverse Operations Team of service agents and workshop staff
- Queensland, AU
GENERAL MANAGER
Clarks Logan City Bus Service
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Company Overview: Queensland, AU
- Overseeing 200+ team delivering a $35M contract to State Government
- Leading electrification of fleet with 10 Zero Emission Buses for deployment in Dec 21 & locally procured
- Implementing a strategic investment plan including tendering for new Gov routes
- Building sustainable investment opportunities via community engagement and stakeholder management
- Fleet responsibility for 127+ heavy vehicles
- Multi-level Government liaison
- Queensland, AU
GENERAL MANAGER
Transit Australia Group (Surfside Buslines PTY LTD)
01.2015 - 11.2019
- Surfside Buslines Business Unit as part of TAG
- Reporting direct to CEO and Chairman
- 450 buses across 3 depot including NSW
- Contract Management of QLD and NSW Service contract ($300M)
- Commonwealth Games Project Champion - 2018
- 4G contract negotiation
- Stakeholder engagement Local, State and Federal.
- Assessing and implementing growth opportunities through active opportunity assessments as part of regional growth
- Line Management of Team of eight and driver pool of 700
- Supplier development and negotiations
- Human Resource responsibility, including recruitment and union negotiations
GENERAL MANAGER
Hornibrook Bus Lines PTY LTD
05.2009 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Redcliffe, QLD, AU
- Primary contract manager for delivery of $14M government contract for bus services
- Maintained a $23M revenue budget, including wage and maintenance budgets
- Depot and contract growth – North Lakes, QLD
- Managed fleet of 84 buses across 4 depots
- Directed 100 drivers, 8 supervisors, 5 admin, and 9 maintenance staff
- Project design and management of SEQ transport network
- Supplier development and negotiations
- Human Resource responsibility, including recruitment and union negotiations
- Implemented Quality Management (9001:2008, 14001 & 4801)
- Redcliffe, QLD, AU
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & HR MANAGER
Sherwood Electrics
01.2007 - 05.2009
- Company Overview: Torquay, UK
- Non-shareholding Director, Member of SMT alongside MD and other Directors
- Responsibility for company growth from £750,000 to £1.2M turnover per annum
- Public sector liaison and contract management with Social services, Housing Associations and ALMO's
- Proven success in sales and managing customers
- Increased and developed public sector company base from short ad hoc contracts to long partnership contracts
- Designed and implemented ISO 9001
- Designed and implemented investors in People accreditation, CHAS accreditation
- Line management of 50+ Engineers and responsible for winning Employer of the Year award from the Learning Skills Council in 2008
- Torquay, UK
REGIONAL HOUSING MANAGER
Raglan Housing Association
06.2004 - 01.2007
- Prior to 2004: Commenced post-graduate career in Social Housing management with Devon and Cornwall Housing Association developing interpersonal skills.
- Worked in the welfare system understanding the complexities of state systems.
- Pursued working on properties in Queensland, Cornwall and Devon in alignment with undergraduate studies in Agriculture.
Education
Housing and Community Renewal
University of The West of England
United Kingdom01.2008
BSc - Agriculture
University of Plymouth, Seale-Hayne Campus
United Kingdom01.2001
HND - Agriculture
University of Plymouth, Seale-Hayne Campus
United Kingdom01.2000
A-Levels - Chemistry, Biology & Geography
Esher 6th Form College
United Kingdom01.1996
GCSE - 10
Orleans Park Secondary School
United Kingdom01.1994
Skills
- Executive team leadership
- Corporate budget management
- Program administration
- Resource allocation
Accomplishments
Procurement Ministerial Advisory Council - Member
Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Justice of the Peace (QLD)
Community Service
- Chair Gold Coast Community Fund
- Immediate President Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce & current Board Member
- PCYC - Redcliffe
- Rugby Union, Cricket
- Qualified ECB Level 2 cricket Coach
Additional Qualifications
- Justice of the Peace (Qual)
- Six-Sigma Green belt
- Trapeze/Austrics — Scheduling and network planning proficiency
- Qualified Queensland Fire and Rescue - Rural
Timeline
MEMBER – PROCUREMENT MINISTERIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Queensland Government
01.2025 - Current
EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER — QUEENSLAND
Kinetic Group Services
06.2023 - Current
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
BusTech Group
08.2022 - 06.2023
GENERAL MANAGER — OPERATIONS & ZERO EMISSIONS
Bus Stop Sales and Service
11.2021 - 08.2022
GENERAL MANAGER
Clarks Logan City Bus Service
11.2019 - 11.2021
GENERAL MANAGER
Transit Australia Group (Surfside Buslines PTY LTD)
01.2015 - 11.2019
GENERAL MANAGER
Hornibrook Bus Lines PTY LTD
05.2009 - 01.2015
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & HR MANAGER
Sherwood Electrics
01.2007 - 05.2009
REGIONAL HOUSING MANAGER
Raglan Housing Association
06.2004 - 01.2007
Housing and Community Renewal
University of The West of England
BSc - Agriculture
University of Plymouth, Seale-Hayne Campus
HND - Agriculture
University of Plymouth, Seale-Hayne Campus
A-Levels - Chemistry, Biology & Geography
Esher 6th Form College
GCSE - 10
Orleans Park Secondary School
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