James Nixon-Smith

CEO | Strategic Business Development | Culture | Leadership | Board

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

About

Leadership and management roles growing businesses across Australia, NZ and Asia in executive roles across SMEs, franchises, corporates and multinationals; listed and unlisted, private and family owned. Strategy and leadership experience spans Transformations, Sales & Marketing, Franchise Development, Operations, Human Resources, Technology, to Finance and Board Management and Development. Credentials include an MBA and a Bachelor of Arts. Strategic growth know-how forged across businesses, Mr Rental, The Coffee Club, to Eagles Boys Pizza, Battery World (Century Yuasa Batteries), Caltex (International)/Starmart Convenience Stores and Ampol. The businesses ranged in turnover from $2m to A$400m with up to 350 FTE. Functional Experience and Know-How Strategic Planning & Execution Board Management Governance, Compliance and Legal General Management Operations & Financial Management Fix-its & Turnarounds Transformation/Change management Project Management Business Process Reengineering Customer Engagement International Expansion/Trade Sales & Marketing Organisation Culture

Experience

  • Director at James Nixon Smith Consulting
    2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

  • Managing Director/CEO at Mr Rental Australia & New Zealand
    2012 - 2016 · 4 yrs

  • Chief Executive Officer at The Coffee Club Group
    2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs

  • General Manager Retail at Century Yuasa Batteries
    2004 - 2010 · 6 yrs

    Transform the Battery World business model