I’m a self-motivated, executive level professional with over twenty years of management, commercial and operational experience. I have a proven record of driving strong positive change and outcomes for a vast range of industries.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The Original Juice Co (ASX:OJC)
07.2021 - Current
Oversee all aspects of the business through turnaround
Develop and drive the strategy for the business
Engage with board and shareholders on direction of the business
Engage with external entities to ensure maximum shareholder wealth
Double digit growth three years straight – driving top line from $40m to above $60m F24
Restructured a profit losing business to a cashflow positive business with a clear strategic outlook
Retained key business resources (including personnel) to ensure a viable business model
Implemented new systems and controls across the business
Increased sales with new product, whilst reducing cost with key strategic initiatives.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The Original Juice Co (ASX:OJC)
03.2021 - 06.2021
Responsible for the financial outcomes of the business
Responsible for both board and ASX reporting and presentations
Also oversee IT, HR functions
Refinancing and cashflow
Mergers and Acquisitions opportunities
Refinanced the business to top-tier NAB outcome
Restructured internal systems and processes.
Head of Logistics & Central Operations
Target – Wesfarmers Ltd
08.2019 - 03.2021
Responsible for Target logistics, planning, inventory, systems and operation processes relating to end-to-end Supply Chain
Oversee the Central Operations teams for Target Supply Chain Management
Annual & Strategic Planning for the business
Development and sign-off on Capital Expenditure business cases
Sign-off Budgets, Forecasts & Corporate Plan
Centrally oversee 4 distribution sites responsible for planning, systems, processes and stock takes
Restructured the supply chain model to suit new store geographical requirements
Oversaw the implementation of key project removing cardboard
Launched the business wide transformation project of unit replenishment.
Commercial Manager - Supply Chain, Online, IT & HR
Target – Wesfarmers Ltd
09.2017 - 08.2019
Responsible for financial objectives of Target in the areas of Supply Chain, Online, IT and HR
Analysis and presentation of monthly financial, costing and management reports
Member of Senior Leadership teams for Commercial, Supply Chain, Online and IT
Management and development of commercial and administration staff
Annual & Strategic Planning for the business
Oversee preparation of Budgets, Forecasts, Contracts & Corporate Plan
Achieved budget across all divisions
Oversaw three national tenders with reduced cost savings.
Financial Controller
Bright Food – Calendar Cheese Company Pty Ltd
03.2015 - 08.2017
Responsible for the financial objectives of the company
Improve cash flow by $2m due to restructuring AR/AP
Improved budgeting & reporting process
Implemented a Pricing Committee
Introduced KPI’s within the business.
National Commercial Manager
Carter Holt Harvey LVL Pty Ltd
02.2013 - 03.2015
Responsible for the financial objectives of the company, working with CEO to reset financial performance
Exceeded 2013 (December Year End) financial targets by 35%
Exceeded 2014 financial targets by 71%.
Senior Finance Analyst – Pricing & Profitability
GM Holden Ltd
04.2011 - 02.2013
Plant Accountant
K.L.Ballantyne Pty Ltd
03.2010 - 04.2011
Group Accountant
Independent Cement & Lime Pty Ltd
01.2007 - 03.2010
Corporate Accountant
Statewide Secured Investments Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2007
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Deakin University
01.2013
Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) -
CPA Australia
01.2005
Bachelor of Business Accounting -
Victoria University
01.2003
Skills
Master of organizational change
Astute end-to-end financial management
Ability to lead large teams
Presenting to board and key stakeholders
Business partnering
Systems and compliance
Skills Strengths Summary
Master of organizational change
Astute end-to-end financial management
Ability to lead large teams
Presenting to board and key stakeholders
Business partnering
Systems and compliance
Hobbies and Interests
Spending time with my family & friends
Playing golf and watching various sports
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The Original Juice Co (ASX:OJC)
07.2021 - Current
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The Original Juice Co (ASX:OJC)
03.2021 - 06.2021
Head of Logistics & Central Operations
Target – Wesfarmers Ltd
08.2019 - 03.2021
Commercial Manager - Supply Chain, Online, IT & HR
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