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Scott Deane

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Results-driven CEO with a forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful businesses, managing profitable operations, and leading mergers and acquisitions.

Significant experience in working with diverse boards and a range of investors including, Private Equity, Venture Capital, and private funding.

Experienced and led demonstrable success with start-ups through to large multinationals.

A personable, positive, and calm approach is underscored by a strong self-belief and an innate focus and drive that serves to help others succeed in the pursuit of a shared vision.

Very focused and results-oriented, and understand that teams need genuine leadership to help drive their success. Achieved through an open and transparent leadership and communication style that values the contribution of others while recognising their motivations, and personal and career goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Alloc8
01.2022 - Current
  • Alloc8 is a WFM solution used primarily within the field services industry
  • The platform helps customers dramatically reduce their time and costs associated with scheduling, time and attendance management, invoicing, payroll, and compliance.
  • The business is active in Australia, NZ, USA, and Canada, with the majority of growth coming from the USA
  • Implemented cost savings initiatives that reduced cash burn by 70% whilst still retaining growth
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans resulting in a 300% increase in US revenue in the past 12 months and an overall CAGR of 80% globally.

Chief Product Officer

Ascender HCM
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Ascender is the leading payroll and HCM software provider and outsourced services in Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region
  • Owned by PE firm Potentia, Ascender was an amalgamation of several investments across Asia Pacific
  • As the CPO, my priority was to develop and implement the product strategy that would result in a universal interface to be used across all five products
  • I also developed the architectural strategy to better utilise the various products' core functions and combine our HCM offering across our payroll platforms
  • In the first quarter of 2021, Potentia (PE owner) successfully sold Ascender HCM to US firm Ceridian
  • I led the product and technical due diligence function during the due diligence process
  • This was a very successful exit for investors.

CEO

Emprevo
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Emprevo is an unlisted public company that developed a unique application for helping businesses to fill vacant shifts
  • It was in its startup phase when I took over in 2018 after being commercialised in late 2017
  • Being in start-up mode (although well-funded), my role was very hands-on across all aspects of the business
  • Achieved significant company growth by implementing my strategic plan that added more than 50,000 workers to the platform and secured over 100 corporate users
  • I led the capital-raising effort to secure multi-round funding from existing and new investors that provided the financial security for the business's future growth
  • Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency
  • Oversight and responsibility of all aspects of the business, including, sales, marketing, finance, operations, and development

CEO

Learning Seat
01.2013 - 05.2017
  • Servicing more than 850,000 users, Learning Seat was Australia’s largest provider of Learning Management systems, online compliance and professional development training
  • As the CEO, my primary function was to grow the business, develop and implement strategic plans, and streamline operations.
  • Learning Seat was jointly owned by US PE firm The Riverside Company and Australian investment firm Wingate.
  • Achieve continued excellent compound growth over my 5 years in charge
  • I drove a culture of continual improvement and ensured all key executives were the right people, in the right roles, with clear direction
  • Expanded market share through successful acquisitions
  • Other functions included managing day-to-day operational performance, identifying, assessing and integrating acquisition opportunities, staff development, meet financial and sales objectives, and provide leadership in all areas of the business
  • In December 2017, completed a successful and profitable exit of the business through a trade sale to a US-based SaaS provider.

Account Director

Computershare
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Computershare is the world’s largest provider of share registry services
  • In addition to the registry business, Computershare has several other divisions, including Communication Services, which specializes in all inbound and outbound communication
  • I worked for the Communication Services business to help develop a new BPO digital mailroom service that Computershare was looking to provide in the Australian market
  • In the 3 years at Computershare, the BPO digital mailroom service became an integral part of Communication Services
  • I was directly responsible for some significant new business wins
  • Enhanced revenue growth through negotiating and securing long-term contracts with key clients.
  • Key clients: Superpartners was the largest new business deal that Computershare had ever won, worth more than $60m
  • The other key project was based around all activity with NAB
  • NAB became the fastest-growing account (multi-million dollar) at Computershare
  • Services included outbound mail services, digital mailroom, accounts receivable processing, and superannuation services.

Group General Manager Sales

Stellar Asia Pacific
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Stellar is the voice behind some of the world’s most loved brands
  • They provide their clients with outsourced customer engagement solutions – from contact centres to consulting – that help to reshape and refine their customer journey
  • As Group GM Sales, I also sat on the Group Executive committee for the broader business that included the CEO, CIO, COO and CFO
  • I was responsible for Sales, Marketing, Customer service, Commercial Contracts and Strategy – a team of around 50 people spread across Australia
  • Helped establish an operation in Manila, Philippines, that now employs over 1,200 people
  • During the GFC, helped retain all major clients and added several major contracts, including Jetstar, Australian Electoral Commission, NT Government, and Toll
  • Achieved budget YOY, in a tough economic environment, and played a key role in helping the business transform from a ‘Call Centre’ provider to a full BPO service provider.

Managing Director

ALC IT Solutions
01.1999 - 01.2006
  • ALC was a two-partner company that I founded in 1999
  • It specialized in developing software to automate the Purchase to Pay and Accounts Receivable process
  • From a standing start, my partner and I created a business that became the leading supplier of Purchase to Pay workflow solutions in Australia, winning numerous blue-chip clients
  • Successfully sold the business to a large US based BPO
  • With limited resources, we developed a business that had a national presence and a reputation for delivering an excellent product with a highly committed team supporting it
  • Convincing business partners, clients and staff, to believe in our vision and our business was challenging considering we were a start-up, but we achieved it.

Education

High School Diploma -

Burwood Heights Secondary College
Forest Hill, VIC

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Business Development
  • Inspirational Leadership
  • Marketing
  • Strategy Development
  • Product Management
  • Financial Acumen
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • BPO and SaaS

Timeline

CEO

Alloc8
01.2022 - Current

Chief Product Officer

Ascender HCM
01.2020 - 06.2021

CEO

Emprevo
07.2018 - 01.2020

CEO

Learning Seat
01.2013 - 05.2017

Account Director

Computershare
01.2010 - 01.2013

Group General Manager Sales

Stellar Asia Pacific
01.2006 - 01.2010

Managing Director

ALC IT Solutions
01.1999 - 01.2006

High School Diploma -

Burwood Heights Secondary College

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