Brendan Mason
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Credentials
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Member
Australian Institute of Company DirectorsMay, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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AustCham China
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China
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Aug 2022 - Present
The China-Australia Chamber of Commerce in China (AustCham China) has as its goal the advancement of the broader Australia-China business relationship through the effective representation of its 250 members. We achieve this through building connections between our members and broader stakeholders in Australia and China, delivery of effective advocacy programs and provision of information and insights through our business events and online platform.AustCham is a non-profit organisation which operates independently from government. It is funded entirely by our membership and Chamber activities. Together with our sister AustChams in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu, we work to promote strong trade and investment links between Australia and China.
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Sino-Oz (HK) Limited
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China
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International Affairs
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Director
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Mar 2014 - Present
Sino-Oz is a change consulting company assists foreign companies to engage with Asia in the areas of set-up and problem solving. We take short and long term assignments that assist businesses effect change
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CCPIT China - Trade Advisor
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Dec 2015 - Nov 2020
A Chinese Goverment Organisaion CCPIT/CCOIC develops business cooperation with foreign countries. (pro bono role).
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Brandwood Regulatory - Representative, China
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2020
Assist companies understand Chinese regulatory issues and fix problems
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IoT Stream - Chairman
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Feb 2019 - May 2020
Engaged to manage a restructure. IoTStream is a fully managed, secure, scalable, cloud-hosted service building Internet-of-Things solutions
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Hypoband Diabetes - Deal Advisor
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Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
Assist Hypoband with product, corporate development implementation and potential public listing for a device that will save the lives of people with diabetes.
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MH Solutions - Feasibility Consultant
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Jul 2019 - Nov 2019
Visited Guangzhou, Chengdu and Beijing to assess the consulting landscape for Agile and DevOps services.
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Respiri Ltd - Non Executive Director (ASX:RSH)
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
Engaged to manage a restructure. Member of the audit and risk committee and chair of the remuneration and nomination committee.
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South Australian Government - CEO SinoSA
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Sep 2014 - Jan 2018
SinoSA is South Australian Government initiative to assist businesses to engage with China. We operate a business incubator and safe haven in Qingdao, China
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Ellex Limited - China Representative (ASX:ELX)
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2017
Ellex is an Australian listed MedTech firm that needed assistance implementing its China strategy.
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Nanosonics - GM, Hong Kong and Korea (ASX:NAN)
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Oct 2014 - Mar 2017
To assist Nanosonics' market entry efforts.
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Orcoda Limited
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Australia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Non Executive Director (ASX:ODA)
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Apr 2019 - Present
Currently an independent Non-Executive Director. Orcoda is a logistics solution provider which previously had not made a profit since listing on the ASX in 1999. Member of the audit and risk committee and chairman of the remuneration committee
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Managing Director & CEO
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Sep 2016 - Apr 2019
Brendan joined the board in 2016 when the company was known as SmartTrans Holdings (ASX:SMA). He devoted his time and efforts to sorting out the legacy issues from SMA and to the development and repositioning of Orcoda.
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Cochlear
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Australia
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager, Greater China (ASX:COH)
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Sep 2007 - Sep 2014
I was General Manager of medical devices firm, Cochlear Limited, Greater China - a region that encompasses the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Mongolia. My responsibilities included market development and sales, marketing, distribution, regulatory affairs and customer support for the Greater China region. I oversaw growth of the business through drivers that included funding and reimbursement, infrastructure development and increasing consumer awareness through managing key opinion leaders and government stakeholders.
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General Manager, North East Asia
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Sep 2006 - Sep 2007
Managed the North East Asian (NEA) businesses with full P&L responsibilities. When the potential of China was understood we changed the NEA relationships to direct reporting so that I could focus on growth in China.
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General Manager, Global Supply Chain
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Sep 2005 - Sep 2006
Hired to develop new supply chain strategies and processes in a rapidly growing medical device firm. Responsibility for materials suppliers, quality control of materials, inventory, warehouses, manufacturing input, finished goods across head office and global warehouses.
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AustCham China
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China
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chairman Of The Board
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Jan 2010 - Aug 2014
A number of roles (Chairman, Treasurer, Board Member) The Australian Chamber of Commerce is a representative organisation that helps Australian businesses succeed in China. A number of roles (Chairman, Treasurer, Board Member) The Australian Chamber of Commerce is a representative organisation that helps Australian businesses succeed in China.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
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France
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Director
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Jan 2001 - Sep 2006
I worked at Lucent in many roles as a change manager. Firstly on operational improvement later to fix a A$1bn problem. Final role as Executive Director solely responsible for Lucent’s largest account in Asia (Telstra). I worked at Lucent in many roles as a change manager. Firstly on operational improvement later to fix a A$1bn problem. Final role as Executive Director solely responsible for Lucent’s largest account in Asia (Telstra).
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Boral
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Australia
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Corporate Development (ASX:BLD)
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Feb 1994 - Mar 2001
I implemented large change management projects in the group companies. Integrating acquired companies. Acted as General Manager for poorly performing subsidiaries. Supervised the five year strategic planning process. Built the economic model for the prospectus to spin off Origin Energy from Boral's traditional business I implemented large change management projects in the group companies. Integrating acquired companies. Acted as General Manager for poorly performing subsidiaries. Supervised the five year strategic planning process. Built the economic model for the prospectus to spin off Origin Energy from Boral's traditional business
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AGSM @ UNSW Business School
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Australia
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lecturer Microeconomics
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Jan 1998 - Feb 2001
Delivering the microeconomics module to MBA students Delivering the microeconomics module to MBA students
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Sydney International Wine Competition
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Australia
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Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Hand
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1982 - 2001
Warren Mason, established the Sydney International Wine Competition with French-born chef and professional caterer, Jacquie, in 1982. My role, as oldest son, was to roll the sleeves up when needed. Assist with the strategic direction when required and provide advice on the divestment when the time came to retire. https://winetitles.com.au/wine-show-pioneer-passes-away/ Warren Mason, established the Sydney International Wine Competition with French-born chef and professional caterer, Jacquie, in 1982. My role, as oldest son, was to roll the sleeves up when needed. Assist with the strategic direction when required and provide advice on the divestment when the time came to retire. https://winetitles.com.au/wine-show-pioneer-passes-away/
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Education
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1994 - 1997
Australian Graduate School of Management
Master of Business Administration (EMBA), Dux of Economics and special studies in game theory -
1991 - 1994
Macquarie University
Associate Degree, Business Operations -
1978 - 1980
Sydney Boys High School
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1974 - 1978
Melbourne Grammar School
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