Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
15 years' international business development experience with SMEs across multiple markets and industries. Co-founder of HorizonTwo Capital Partners - a private equity start up that specialised in advanced manufacturing businesses and technologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-founder and Partner
HorizonTwo Capital Partners
03.2020 - 02.2024
- Established foundational processes for business operations and end-to-end investment process
- Stayed informed on industry developments and market trends to gain competitive advantage.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Director, Business Development
Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC)
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- I was responsible for developing and implementing AMGC's membership model, which over time has grown to over 4,000 industry members and is now Australia's largest industry peak body for manufacturing
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Co-developed AMGC's project model and member of the project approval committee, which deployed $49M to industry project partners
- 140 projects forecast to generate over $1.2B in new revenues
- These projects demonstrated AMGC research findings on manufacturing competitiveness and resilience
- Led AMGC's successful pitch for the $4M Advanced Manufacturing Early-Stage Research Fund via the Department of Innovation Science, Energy and Resources (DISER)
- Co-founded a new entity to raise private capital for promising manufacturing businesses
- This initiative was developed to support AMGC to be a self-funding entity.
Trade Commissioner, Acting
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Leading a capital equipment procurement service for New Zealand industrial companies in Australia, achieving $100M in new sales over a four-year period
- Managing small high performance team of two researchers; four Business Development Managers
- Hosting and facilitating events with senior stakeholders including Ministerial visits, industry experts, business leaders.
Marketing Manager
Nicator Group AB
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
- Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices.
Account Manager
King St Advertising
- Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
Education
Certificate in Finance -
01.2023
Leadership -
01.2014
Post Grad. Diploma, Strategic Management & International Marketing -
01.2007
B.A., Design and Communications -
01.2001
Skills
- Leadership: experienced senior manager
- Business Development: Broad and deep experience in a range of business development positions
- Financial: Strong investment analysis experience and commercial acumen
- Strategic: Demonstrated skills in planning and execution I approach challenges and opportunities with a growth mindset and measure success by outcomes
- People and leadership: Experience in managing direct reports and small high performing teams
Current Role
Business Development Director at the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC)
Current Role Duration
7 years
Hobbies and Interests
- Married with two small children
- St Ives North Public School P&C Committee member
- Ultra-trail running
References
Available on request
Timeline
Co-founder and Partner - HorizonTwo Capital Partners
03.2020 - 02.2024
Trade Commissioner, Acting - New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)
03.2013 - 07.2013
Director, Business Development - Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC)
Marketing Manager - Nicator Group AB
Account Manager - King St Advertising
Victoria University - Certificate in Finance,
Mt Eliza Business School, University of Melbourne - Leadership,
University of Waikato, New Zealand - Post Grad. Diploma, Strategic Management & International Marketing,
University of Otago, New Zealand - B.A., Design and Communications,