VENTORA · Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
Senior executive with 25 years experience in finance, operations and general management across a number of industries and geographies. Highly strategic and commercially minded, with a proven track record of driving increased productivity and achieving significant growth at top and bottom line. I am currently the Group CFO for Ventora Group, a private equity backed building materials company with operations across Asia and sales across a global footprint.
Led the Operations function across the APAC region, with responsibility for manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, capital projects and ESG.
Finance Director for the APAC region with end to end financial oversight and a focus on creation of value within the finance function through insightful business partnering to drive decision making.
Jointly led the APAC business in an interim GM capacity following a business restructure. Key focus on development of APAC strategic plan, and supporting the business to deliver sustainable profitable growth.
Led the Philippines business unit as Interim Country Manager during the search for a new local leader. Full end to end responsibility for business strategy and execution of plan across commercial and operations, with ultimate P&L responsibility.
Led the accounting and control function for James Hardie in the Asia Pacific region, including financial accounting, shared services (AP/AR/payroll), tax & treasury, SOX compliance and reporting.
UK Finance Director and Deputy MD at Geodis Freight Forwarding, one of the world's largest freight management companies with over 7,000 employees across than 50 countries. Highly commercial board level role with a remit that includes strategic development, financial analysis & control, IT & business systems, and ultimately delivering improved profitability. Proven track record of implementing changes that have boosted operational efficiency and increased EBIT year after year.