Experience

Grow A Small Business

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Jun 2004 - Present

  Podcaster, blogger and management consultant who helps small businesses - those with 5-30 team members - wishing to grow to something bigger. My current focus is Chairing Boards of Directors or Advisory Boards of growing small businesses. One of my early (and big!) mistakes in my business career was not having a business mentor, or two. So to help other aspiring entrepreneurs not make the same, and many other mistakes I made, I provide limited mentoring or coaching time as well. Podcaster, blogger and management consultant who helps small businesses - those with 5-30 team members - wishing to grow to something bigger. My current focus is Chairing Boards of Directors or Advisory Boards of growing small businesses. One of my early (and big!) mistakes in my business career was not having a business mentor, or two. So to help other aspiring entrepreneurs not make the same, and many other mistakes I made, I provide limited mentoring or coaching time as well.



Six-Tricks Distilling Co.

• Australia
• Distilleries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairperson

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  There can be no trickery without mastery. You have to know your craft to bend the rules and we love to bend the rules. The art and science of distilling are ancient, we respect and salute the reprobates that pioneered a rich history of spirit making and law-breaking. But like any decent scientist, magician, writer or artist knows, your best comes after you’ve mastered the trade. Our tricks aren’t foolish, they are eccentric, experimental and thoroughgoing. We love tradition in all its… Show more There can be no trickery without mastery. You have to know your craft to bend the rules and we love to bend the rules. The art and science of distilling are ancient, we respect and salute the reprobates that pioneered a rich history of spirit making and law-breaking. But like any decent scientist, magician, writer or artist knows, your best comes after you’ve mastered the trade. Our tricks aren’t foolish, they are eccentric, experimental and thoroughgoing. We love tradition in all its glory, but frankly, it had it coming. Six-Tricks Distilling Co., an Australian distillery on the Gold Coast with a creative approach to the essential six spirits, mixology and branding. OUR PURPOSE Explore and push the role of Australian distilleries on the local and global stage. To create a legacy by changing the face of the spirits industry, through the highest quality production, innovation & creativity. To master the world’s best Australian Spirits, by being awarded double gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, with best-in-class whisk(e)y & rum. The spirits market continues to be dominated by multi-national portfolio players, but the upstart independents are carving through established, old and tired brands at a rapid rate. Australia isn’t globally renowned for its spirits (like its wine), but craft distilleries around the country are changing all that. Six-Tricks is proud to be part of the new wave of Australian distillers set to make their mark. We don’t fight with our Australian counterparts, we share their pride and are generous with praise. We welcome collaborations, events, products and ideas that showcase the Six-Tricks Portfolio on the global stage. Our stillhouse & venue located in central Gold Coast is set to launch in 2023. Show less There can be no trickery without mastery. You have to know your craft to bend the rules and we love to bend the rules. The art and science of distilling are ancient, we respect and salute the reprobates that pioneered a rich history of spirit making and law-breaking. But like any decent scientist, magician, writer or artist knows, your best comes after you’ve mastered the trade. Our tricks aren’t foolish, they are eccentric, experimental and thoroughgoing. We love tradition in all its… Show more There can be no trickery without mastery. You have to know your craft to bend the rules and we love to bend the rules. The art and science of distilling are ancient, we respect and salute the reprobates that pioneered a rich history of spirit making and law-breaking. But like any decent scientist, magician, writer or artist knows, your best comes after you’ve mastered the trade. Our tricks aren’t foolish, they are eccentric, experimental and thoroughgoing. We love tradition in all its glory, but frankly, it had it coming. Six-Tricks Distilling Co., an Australian distillery on the Gold Coast with a creative approach to the essential six spirits, mixology and branding. OUR PURPOSE Explore and push the role of Australian distilleries on the local and global stage. To create a legacy by changing the face of the spirits industry, through the highest quality production, innovation & creativity. To master the world’s best Australian Spirits, by being awarded double gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, with best-in-class whisk(e)y & rum. The spirits market continues to be dominated by multi-national portfolio players, but the upstart independents are carving through established, old and tired brands at a rapid rate. Australia isn’t globally renowned for its spirits (like its wine), but craft distilleries around the country are changing all that. Six-Tricks is proud to be part of the new wave of Australian distillers set to make their mark. We don’t fight with our Australian counterparts, we share their pride and are generous with praise. We welcome collaborations, events, products and ideas that showcase the Six-Tricks Portfolio on the global stage. Our stillhouse & venue located in central Gold Coast is set to launch in 2023. Show less



Hobart Brewing Company

• Australia
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chairperson

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Hobart Brewing Company (HBC) was founded in 2014, they make exquisite beers and host a tear-away music and event venue down near the waterfront at Macquarie Point. A fast-growing business with a dynamic team and multi-faceted sales channels, HBC has been a lot of fun to work with. Even as the second largest craft brewery in the state, after MONAs Moo Brew, HBC cannot keep up with demand. Like many quality Tasmania food and beverages businesses at the moment, they cannot eye off supplying… Show more Hobart Brewing Company (HBC) was founded in 2014, they make exquisite beers and host a tear-away music and event venue down near the waterfront at Macquarie Point. A fast-growing business with a dynamic team and multi-faceted sales channels, HBC has been a lot of fun to work with. Even as the second largest craft brewery in the state, after MONAs Moo Brew, HBC cannot keep up with demand. Like many quality Tasmania food and beverages businesses at the moment, they cannot eye off supplying the mainland or beyond until they have the local market satisfied. Apart from chairing the quarterly Board meetings and an annual two-day strategy session, my role sees me provide regular business growth coaching to the General Manager and Operations Manager - with a focus on strategy, management and finance. Show less Hobart Brewing Company (HBC) was founded in 2014, they make exquisite beers and host a tear-away music and event venue down near the waterfront at Macquarie Point. A fast-growing business with a dynamic team and multi-faceted sales channels, HBC has been a lot of fun to work with. Even as the second largest craft brewery in the state, after MONAs Moo Brew, HBC cannot keep up with demand. Like many quality Tasmania food and beverages businesses at the moment, they cannot eye off supplying… Show more Hobart Brewing Company (HBC) was founded in 2014, they make exquisite beers and host a tear-away music and event venue down near the waterfront at Macquarie Point. A fast-growing business with a dynamic team and multi-faceted sales channels, HBC has been a lot of fun to work with. Even as the second largest craft brewery in the state, after MONAs Moo Brew, HBC cannot keep up with demand. Like many quality Tasmania food and beverages businesses at the moment, they cannot eye off supplying the mainland or beyond until they have the local market satisfied. Apart from chairing the quarterly Board meetings and an annual two-day strategy session, my role sees me provide regular business growth coaching to the General Manager and Operations Manager - with a focus on strategy, management and finance. Show less



Old Young's Distillery

• Swan Valley, Western Australia

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Old Young's is an award-winning and fast-growing vodka and gin distillery located in the Swan Valley, 30 minutes out of Perth, Western Australia. I am one of two advisors who sit on the Board and work with the Founder, James, to help grow the business to the next level. In addition to these monthly Advisory Board meetings I conduct two 1 hour growth coaching sessions with the Founder each week. See www.oldyoungs.com.au Old Young's is an award-winning and fast-growing vodka and gin distillery located in the Swan Valley, 30 minutes out of Perth, Western Australia. I am one of two advisors who sit on the Board and work with the Founder, James, to help grow the business to the next level. In addition to these monthly Advisory Board meetings I conduct two 1 hour growth coaching sessions with the Founder each week. See www.oldyoungs.com.au



The Distillers Institute (Australia)

• Australia
• Food and Beverage Services

• Chairperson and Co-founder

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  Our online courses are designed to help people who are thinking about starting their own spirits business, develop the skills and confidence to take the plunge. Specifically created for the Australian distilling community members receive access to content via monthly webinars, regular email newsletters, private Facebook Group and courses delivered through a teaching platform. www.thedistillersinstitute.com Our online courses are designed to help people who are thinking about starting their own spirits business, develop the skills and confidence to take the plunge. Specifically created for the Australian distilling community members receive access to content via monthly webinars, regular email newsletters, private Facebook Group and courses delivered through a teaching platform. www.thedistillersinstitute.com



Ratho Farm

• Australia
• Hospitality

• Advisory Board Member

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  Ratho Farm is Australia's oldest golf course, and is the only public 18-hole course in Southern Tasmania. The convict cottages have been upgraded to beautiful accommodation of 20 rooms. My role on the Advisory Board is finance and management. Ratho Farm is Australia's oldest golf course, and is the only public 18-hole course in Southern Tasmania. The convict cottages have been upgraded to beautiful accommodation of 20 rooms. My role on the Advisory Board is finance and management.



Appenism

• Perth, Australia

• Director & Co-founder

  • Oct 2010 - Present

  We make apps. Design, develop, maintain and market smartphone apps for iPhone and Android. We make apps. Design, develop, maintain and market smartphone apps for iPhone and Android.



All Brick Tasmania

• Australia
• Construction

• Chairperson

  • Oct 2020 - Sep 2021

  All Brick is the largest bricklaying firm in Tasmania. It has sister companies, All Carpentry and Multi-res - the latter focuses on building social housing in Tasmania. My role for the group of companies is the Chair the Advisory Board of eight. All Brick is the largest bricklaying firm in Tasmania. It has sister companies, All Carpentry and Multi-res - the latter focuses on building social housing in Tasmania. My role for the group of companies is the Chair the Advisory Board of eight.



The New Zealand Whisky Collection

• New Zealand
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  The New Zealand Whisky Collection has the only remaining mature New Zealand whisky in the world, and after launching a new brand they are currently opening up new international sales channels. The last distillery in New Zealand closed in 1997, the company bought the remaining barrels in October 2010 and are currently working towards opening a new distillery in New Zealand. In late 2018 we completed our first crowd funding campaign in New Zealand, and raised $700k to build our distillery… Show more The New Zealand Whisky Collection has the only remaining mature New Zealand whisky in the world, and after launching a new brand they are currently opening up new international sales channels. The last distillery in New Zealand closed in 1997, the company bought the remaining barrels in October 2010 and are currently working towards opening a new distillery in New Zealand. In late 2018 we completed our first crowd funding campaign in New Zealand, and raised $700k to build our distillery and expand our sales in export markets - adding to Australia, Europe, Taiwan and the USA.

• CEO

  • Jul 2016 - Jun 2019

  The New Zealand Whisky Collection has the only remaining mature New Zealand whisky in the world, and after launching a new brand they are currently opening up new international sales channels. The last distillery in New Zealand closed in 1997, the company bought the remaining barrels in October 2010 and are currently working towards opening a new distillery in New Zealand. In late 2018 we completed our first crowd funding campaign in New Zealand, and raised $700k to build our distillery… Show more The New Zealand Whisky Collection has the only remaining mature New Zealand whisky in the world, and after launching a new brand they are currently opening up new international sales channels. The last distillery in New Zealand closed in 1997, the company bought the remaining barrels in October 2010 and are currently working towards opening a new distillery in New Zealand. In late 2018 we completed our first crowd funding campaign in New Zealand, and raised $700k to build our distillery and expand our sales in export markets - adding to Australia, Europe, Taiwan and the USA.



Experience Consulting

• Hobart, Australia

• General Manager and Senior Consultant

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  Experience Consulting provides tourism consulting and property project management services on projects in Australia, New Zealand U.S. and the U.K. Projects include whisky distilleries in Tasmania, U.S., New Zealand and Scotland; golf course consulting in Tasmania and the U.S.; converting properties in to high-end accommodation in Tasmania; setting up and running vineyards for clients; and property development projects throughout Tasmania. Experience Consulting provides tourism consulting and property project management services on projects in Australia, New Zealand U.S. and the U.K. Projects include whisky distilleries in Tasmania, U.S., New Zealand and Scotland; golf course consulting in Tasmania and the U.S.; converting properties in to high-end accommodation in Tasmania; setting up and running vineyards for clients; and property development projects throughout Tasmania.



LARK Distilling Co

• Australia
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Nov 2013 - Aug 2015

  The pioneering Australian whisky brand, Lark is an award-winning and fast-growing new world whisky business. In 1992 Bill and Lyn Lark launched not only their own whisky business but the seed for a vibrant industry, with its epicentre in Tasmania. In the early 1990s Bill had some archaic and almost 100 year old legislation overturned, so smaller scale stills could be used to produce whisky in Australia. The pioneering Australian whisky brand, Lark is an award-winning and fast-growing new world whisky business. In 1992 Bill and Lyn Lark launched not only their own whisky business but the seed for a vibrant industry, with its epicentre in Tasmania. In the early 1990s Bill had some archaic and almost 100 year old legislation overturned, so smaller scale stills could be used to produce whisky in Australia.



The New Zealand Whisky Collection

• New Zealand
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • May 2011 - Nov 2013

  The New Zealand Whisky Collection has the only remaining mature New Zealand whisky in the world, and after launching a new brand they are currently opening up new international sales channels. The last distillery in New Zealand closed in 1997, the company bought the remaining barrels in October 2010 and are currently working towards opening a new distillery in New Zealand. The New Zealand Whisky Collection has the only remaining mature New Zealand whisky in the world, and after launching a new brand they are currently opening up new international sales channels. The last distillery in New Zealand closed in 1997, the company bought the remaining barrels in October 2010 and are currently working towards opening a new distillery in New Zealand.



Experience Consulting

• Hobart, Australia

• General Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Nov 2013

  Experience Consulting provides tourism consulting and property project management services on projects in Australia, New Zealand U.S. and the U.K. Projects include whisky distilleries in Tasmania, U.S., New Zealand and Scotland; golf course consulting in Tasmania and the U.S.; converting properties in to high-end accommodation in Tasmania; setting up and running vineyards for clients; and property development projects throughout Tasmania. Experience Consulting provides tourism consulting and property project management services on projects in Australia, New Zealand U.S. and the U.K. Projects include whisky distilleries in Tasmania, U.S., New Zealand and Scotland; golf course consulting in Tasmania and the U.S.; converting properties in to high-end accommodation in Tasmania; setting up and running vineyards for clients; and property development projects throughout Tasmania.



Lucidica | IT Support London

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jan 2008 - Feb 2013

  Director and major shareholder of a fast-growing I.T. Support & Services company in London.

• CEO

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Lucidica is the I.T. Department for Small Business. We specialise in providing friendly, reliable and high quality I.T. support, consulting and training to small businesses, those with 1-50 staff. As CEO I focus on expanding the business profitably and as painlessly as possible, mainly through acquiring or merging with smaller competitors. To underpin this growth I recruit and develop the management team in each office, organise the funding needed for growth and manage both public and… Show more Lucidica is the I.T. Department for Small Business. We specialise in providing friendly, reliable and high quality I.T. support, consulting and training to small businesses, those with 1-50 staff. As CEO I focus on expanding the business profitably and as painlessly as possible, mainly through acquiring or merging with smaller competitors. To underpin this growth I recruit and develop the management team in each office, organise the funding needed for growth and manage both public and investor relations.

• General Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2009

  General Manager of a fast-growing I.T. Support & Services company in London.



The London Pub Crawl Company

• Travel Arrangements

• Director & Co-founder

  • Oct 2010 - Nov 2012

  The London Pub Crawl Company's mission is to ensure visitors to London only find the best pubs in the pub capital of the world. With over 7,000 pubs in London our PDFs and smartphone apps only show the best 2% of pubs in London. The London Pub Crawl Company's mission is to ensure visitors to London only find the best pubs in the pub capital of the world. With over 7,000 pubs in London our PDFs and smartphone apps only show the best 2% of pubs in London.



ResponsibleIT

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Jul 2009 - Jan 2011

  ResponsibleIT’s primary social cause is to help young people in the UK start a successful I.T. career. We do this by providing 1-3 year Apprenticeships to young people with a real passion and talent for technology, but no commercial experience. Our vision is to be as successful as Jamie Oliver's 15 Foundation has been with chefs, but with young aspiring I.T. engineers. Like the 15 restaurants, ResponsibleIT provides a high-quality service to the public. But instead of fabulous meals… Show more ResponsibleIT’s primary social cause is to help young people in the UK start a successful I.T. career. We do this by providing 1-3 year Apprenticeships to young people with a real passion and talent for technology, but no commercial experience. Our vision is to be as successful as Jamie Oliver's 15 Foundation has been with chefs, but with young aspiring I.T. engineers. Like the 15 restaurants, ResponsibleIT provides a high-quality service to the public. But instead of fabulous meals we solve computer and I.T. problems for home users. We quote upfront, won’t charge you if we can’t fix it, provide a 30 day warranty on all work, have an Engineer answer the phone in less than 3 rings and even guarantee your happiness! We’re available 24 hours, our UK-based team even support Apple Macs and are a Microsoft Gold Partner. Show less ResponsibleIT’s primary social cause is to help young people in the UK start a successful I.T. career. We do this by providing 1-3 year Apprenticeships to young people with a real passion and talent for technology, but no commercial experience. Our vision is to be as successful as Jamie Oliver's 15 Foundation has been with chefs, but with young aspiring I.T. engineers. Like the 15 restaurants, ResponsibleIT provides a high-quality service to the public. But instead of fabulous meals… Show more ResponsibleIT’s primary social cause is to help young people in the UK start a successful I.T. career. We do this by providing 1-3 year Apprenticeships to young people with a real passion and talent for technology, but no commercial experience. Our vision is to be as successful as Jamie Oliver's 15 Foundation has been with chefs, but with young aspiring I.T. engineers. Like the 15 restaurants, ResponsibleIT provides a high-quality service to the public. But instead of fabulous meals we solve computer and I.T. problems for home users. We quote upfront, won’t charge you if we can’t fix it, provide a 30 day warranty on all work, have an Engineer answer the phone in less than 3 rings and even guarantee your happiness! We’re available 24 hours, our UK-based team even support Apple Macs and are a Microsoft Gold Partner. Show less



Bontec

• Benalla, Australia

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2003 - Nov 2007

  Property development company in country Victoria, 200kms NE of Melbourne. Property development company in country Victoria, 200kms NE of Melbourne.



Luminary

• Australia
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director & Co-founder

  • Dec 1999 - Dec 2006



Domain Candy

• Melbourne, Australia

• Director & Co-founder

  • Feb 2001 - Oct 2006

  When the .au space was de-regulated in 2001 it went from 1 Registrar and 1 Registry Operator (both being MelbourneIT), to 1 Registry Operator and around 15 Registrars (MelbourneIT chose to become a Registrar, rather than operate the Registry). Domain Candy secured 1 of the 15 Registrar licences. If you want to register a .au domain in the world you need to buy it either from a Registrar or a retailer (who in turn has to buy it from the Registrar). We were one of the first Registrars to… Show more When the .au space was de-regulated in 2001 it went from 1 Registrar and 1 Registry Operator (both being MelbourneIT), to 1 Registry Operator and around 15 Registrars (MelbourneIT chose to become a Registrar, rather than operate the Registry). Domain Candy secured 1 of the 15 Registrar licences. If you want to register a .au domain in the world you need to buy it either from a Registrar or a retailer (who in turn has to buy it from the Registrar). We were one of the first Registrars to fully implement the EPP domain registration system (and the .au space was the first in the world to adopt EPP). Show less When the .au space was de-regulated in 2001 it went from 1 Registrar and 1 Registry Operator (both being MelbourneIT), to 1 Registry Operator and around 15 Registrars (MelbourneIT chose to become a Registrar, rather than operate the Registry). Domain Candy secured 1 of the 15 Registrar licences. If you want to register a .au domain in the world you need to buy it either from a Registrar or a retailer (who in turn has to buy it from the Registrar). We were one of the first Registrars to… Show more When the .au space was de-regulated in 2001 it went from 1 Registrar and 1 Registry Operator (both being MelbourneIT), to 1 Registry Operator and around 15 Registrars (MelbourneIT chose to become a Registrar, rather than operate the Registry). Domain Candy secured 1 of the 15 Registrar licences. If you want to register a .au domain in the world you need to buy it either from a Registrar or a retailer (who in turn has to buy it from the Registrar). We were one of the first Registrars to fully implement the EPP domain registration system (and the .au space was the first in the world to adopt EPP). Show less



Eat Fresh

• Melbourne, Australia

• Director

  • Oct 2000 - Apr 2003

  E-commerce site which sold and delivered fresh fruit and vegetables to households and businesses in Melbourne. E-commerce site which sold and delivered fresh fruit and vegetables to households and businesses in Melbourne.



Perfect Gifts

• Melbourne, Australia

• Director & Co-founder

  • Dec 1999 - Apr 2002

  E-tailer which sold gifts online, from 2 gift warehouses/shops. E-tailer which sold gifts online, from 2 gift warehouses/shops.



PwC

• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• SAP Security & Controls Senior Consultant

  • Feb 1997 - Nov 1999