Patrick Simpson

Dynamic executive with 25 years of experience in strategy development and transformation, consistently delivering commercial outcomes. Skilled in strategic implementation and generating insights to drive growth initiatives and operational improvements. Proficient in navigating complex environments, utilizing logic and analysis to create actionable strategies. Strong communicator with a talent for building stakeholder relationships and fostering team success.

• BBusiness Transformation & Strategic Growth

Multi-National Beverages Business — Six-Year Transformation Program

· Partnered with the Executive Leadership Team to drive revenue growth, profitability improvement, and market expansion across Australia, New Zealand, and the US.

· Established a new business unit within three months, forming a cross-functional team, optimising territories, and developing a national distribution platform.

· Negotiated and integrated a major distribution deal in New Zealand, achieving 16% profit growth in year one.

· Led the turnaround of a US division from a US$3M annual loss to a US$2M profit within 12 months, doubling profits to US$5M+ within 18 months.

· Oversaw multiple M&A and integrations, achieving $75M+ incremental revenue and embedding scalable operating models to support long-term growth.

Southeast Asian Mining & Energy Business— Corporate & Business Unit Strategic Planning

· Led the development of a multi-year corporate strategy and regional growth plan, managing a team of 8 consultants and 15 client staff over 15 months.

· Embedded a value-focused strategic planning and performance management process, resulting in a 150% share price increase within 18 months.

Early-Stage Biotechnology Company — Investment Pitch & Growth Strategy

· Developed a comprehensive business plan and investor pitch to secure funding for vaccine and infectious disease research, enabling successful engagement with the investment community.

National Healthcare Provider — Operating Model Transformation

· Designed and implemented a customer-focused operating strategy to improve service delivery and scale operations across multiple locations.

· Introduced digital tools, customer insights, and workforce redesign, improving efficiency, optimising asset allocation, and enhancing patient experience.

· Delivered sustainable results by coaching Area Managers to embed new processes, achieving optimised asset allocation, improved demand flows, and established clear growth targets.

Tier 1 Infrastructure Business — Productivity Improvement Program

· Directed operational transformation on a multi-billion-dollar roads project, improving efficiency and project delivery.

· Implemented a value-driver framework linking operational levers to cost outcomes and digitised vendor expenditure tracking.

· Embedded integrated operational planning and performance management systems, maintaining contingency reserves and delivery targets over two years.

Agricultural Business — Supply Chain & Sales Optimisation

· Led a transformation program across multiple sites to deliver $20M+ in savings and growth opportunities.

· Redefined the commercial strategy, optimised supply chain flows from feedlot to processing, and prioritised international customer segments for volume redeployment.

Industrial Products Manufacturer— Integration & Operational Improvement Program

· Partnered with the General Manager and Operations Manager to design and implement an integration plan and comprehensive operational improvement program following a recent acquisition.

· Introduced a new Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align sales and operational planning, while embedding a continuous improvement frameworkto drive ongoing efficiency.

· Identified and resolved key manufacturing bottlenecks, achieving a 13% increase in annual throughput and delivering 95%+ schedule adherence, enabling the business to capitalise on new growth opportunities.

· Led the post-merger integration of four acquired beverage businesses for a large multinational FMCG organisation, achieving $25M in combined savingsthrough supply chain, procurement, and operational efficiencies.

· Oversaw acquisition assessments, due diligence, and negotiations across multiple industries, including FMCG, resources, and chemicals.

· Generated synergy savings and integration plans to maximise operational alignment and accelerate growth trajectories post-acquisition.

Australian Chemicals Company — Global Market Strategy

· Designed a global strategy to address an adverse business environment by modelling supply-demand dynamics, price flows, and regional cost structures.

· Delivered market-specific strategies that improved price realisation and secured competitive advantage in key territories.

Large Asian Airline — Asset Management & Operational Optimisation

• Identified US$40M–US$65M in cost savings by analysing key drivers of aircraft utilisation and pilot deployment while maintaining rigorous safety standards.
• Led a review of operational workflows, uncovering and removing critical efficiency blockages, which optimised resource allocation and improved overall fleet productivity.

· Built and led cross-functional teams of up to 25+ professionals across transformation, integration, and optimisation programs.

· Designed coaching frameworks and leadership development initiatives to align talent with business priorities and support high-performance outcomes.

· Known for fostering collaboration, embedding operational discipline, and creating a culture of continuous improvement within teams.