Greater Kuala Lumpur
Australian, born in Papua New Guinea. 33+ years in consumer goods both retail and foodservice , including McCain Foods, Unilever, Nestle, and S.C. Johnson & Son; working across diverse cultures in Australia, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. General Management roles for past 20+ years in McCain Foods, Unilever and Nestle, started career in Sales and Marketing. Business Degree majoring in Marketing, Masters Degree in Finance, and leadership programs including London Business School and PED in IMD Switzerland. Successful track record developing high performing businesses and winning teams, in roles that have required entrepreneurism, resilience and a pioneering drive to build sustainable & profitable businesses in challenging environments. Strength in leading teams across countries and cultures, building a winning culture, customer development, route-to-market , distributor management, brand building, supply chain and crisis management. Extensive background working in all parts of a business’ operations, more recently heavily involved with supply chain and customer service. As Managing Director for Nestle responsible for 5 companies, and 4 factories in 3 countries, of which 2 were heavily unionised. Ability to flex and adapt from empowering to being totally hands-on in the business; while taking a strategic approach focusing on where the business will be in 5-10 years not just in the next 3-12 months. Bridges Eastern and Western thinking and brings out the best of both in leading & developing teams and building businesses. Champion for DEI, Safety, Sustainability, and creating high achievement winning cultures through growth mindset, teamwork, celebrating success, while having fun and delivering outstanding results.
Sales Director for Unilever's retail portfolio of Home Care, Foods, Personal Care and Ice Cream for Malaysia and Singapore