Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Contract engagement providing strategic advisory support to the CEO and Executive Team to design and develop the business case, operating model, and commercial architecture for potential enterprise initiative.
Anthony led the partnership and growth strategy for C-Suite Partners across the ANZ healthcare sector, spanning private, public, not-for-profit, and private equity-backed organizations. In this high-impact executive role, he drove market expansion and commercial performance by designing and executing integrated B2B and B2C sales and marketing strategies. His work centered on deep engagement with C-Level Executives, Non-Executive Directors, and Board Chairs—cultivating strategic relationships that unlocked new revenue streams, elevated margin performance, and established enduring partnerships. Anthony’s approach combined market intelligence, stakeholder mapping, and tailored value propositions to position C-Suite Partners as a trusted advisor in executive search, leadership development, and board advisory across the healthcare ecosystem.
Led Engenco’s national Workforce Solutions Division, overseeing Momentum Rail Labour Hire, the Centre of Excellence in Rail Training, and Eureka’s accredited 4WD, truck, and bus licensing programs. Directed a multi‑site, safety‑critical workforce operation supporting major rail, transport, and infrastructure clients across Australia. Key Achievements & Responsibilities • Established and integrated a new Workforce Solutions division, unifying a recent acquisition with existing rail labour hire, rail training, and 4WD/bus licensing businesses to create a cohesive national offering. • Developed and executed a long‑term strategic roadmap, strengthening capability, operational performance, and commercial outcomes across labour hire, accredited training, and heavy vehicle licensing. • Reshaped and elevated the senior leadership team, embedding accountability, operational discipline, and a safety‑first culture across all rail, transport, and licensing operations. • Delivered strong growth in market share, revenue, and margin, positioning the division as a trusted partner to rail operators, freight companies, transport providers, and major infrastructure contractors. • Led high‑stakes engagement with key industry stakeholders, including: • Industry regulators (rail safety, transport, licensing) • Unions representing rail and transport workforces • State and Federal government agencies • National freight and logistics operators to influence safety standards, compliance frameworks, and workforce capability uplift across the sector. • Oversaw end‑to‑end talent supply chain solutions, including rail workforce mobilisation, 4WD and bus licensing for major infrastructure projects, and outsourced train service operations for national freight operators. • Strengthened governance and risk management, ensuring compliance in high‑risk, safety‑critical rail and heavy vehicle environments.
Anthony spearheaded the growth and operational strategy of Trade & Investment Asia, a cross-border facilitation platform connecting buyers and sellers with direct access to the APAC region. Under his leadership, a network of trusted in-market agents was mobilized across key international markets to deliver culturally attuned, on-the-ground support—bridging regulatory, commercial, and relational gaps for clients navigating complex market entry protocols. He led the design and execution of trade missions, investment scouting, and partner identification initiatives, enabling clients to unlock high-value opportunities across industry, government, and strategic partner networks. Trade & Investment Asia’s hybrid strategic-tactical model—anchored in local intelligence and stakeholder trust—streamlined access to APAC markets by reducing cost, risk, and time-to-entry. Anthony’s approach empowered clients to navigate regulatory environments, identify optimal sales channels, and select high-performing supply partners, positioning Trade & Investment Asia as a trusted conduit for scalable, low-friction market expansion across the region.
As CEO of Mint Group (Asia), Anthony played a pivotal role in scaling one of the region’s leading total workforce management providers—employing over 3,000 staff, including 600 apprentices and trainees, and operating a Registered Training Organisation (Enterprise RTO) delivering nationally accredited vocational qualifications up to Diploma level to more than 1,500 students across the Asia-Pacific. Under Anthony’s leadership, Mint powered a suite of high-impact industry and government workforce initiatives, including: • Industry Partnerships: • Sofitel on Collins Cookery School • Victorian Transport Association – VTA Academy • Hyatt Hotels – Pacific School of Hospitality • Intercontinental Hotel Group – Skills for Growth • Crown Melbourne & Perth – Traineeship Onboarding & Career Development • State & Federal Government Programs: Delivered employment readiness, career development, and workforce participation programs targeting priority cohorts including disadvantaged youth (under 25), mature-age workers (over 45), women in non-traditional roles, Indigenous Australians, new migrants and refugees, redundant and transitional workers, and international students. • International Government Advisory: Acted as strategic adviser on workforce and employment solutions, including re-skilling and upskilling strategies, employee value propositions, vocational education frameworks, labour mobility, and barriers to workforce entry. Mint’s people-first initiatives earned formal recognition through nomination by Westpac in the 2009 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Awards and commendation by the Victorian Government’s International Education Awards—underscoring its impact on workforce development and education innovation across the region.