Experience

International Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Australia Ltd. (IFCBAA)

• Australia
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jul 2017 - Present



Self Employed

• Consultant

  • Mar 2015 - Jul 2017

  Consulting assignments for past clients on logistics issues & tenders Consulting assignments for past clients on logistics issues & tenders



A.P. Moller - Maersk

• Denmark
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercial Manager NSW/QLD

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2014

  All Commercial activities and management of supply chain services offered by Damco. Developing new relationships/opportunities with new and existing business. Developing corporate strategies in line with global objectives. Creating a positive culture .Emphasis on increasing margins through value added services and innovative pricing structure. Managing the Sales and Customer Service teams to ensure clients are obtaining the best outcomes possible. All Commercial activities and management of supply chain services offered by Damco. Developing new relationships/opportunities with new and existing business. Developing corporate strategies in line with global objectives. Creating a positive culture .Emphasis on increasing margins through value added services and innovative pricing structure. Managing the Sales and Customer Service teams to ensure clients are obtaining the best outcomes possible.



Kuehne+Nagel

• Switzerland
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managng Director

  • Sep 2010 - Jul 2013

  Operational management of general, operational, administrative and financial functions in office and warehouse facilities across the Philippines, increasing turnover by 20%. Streamlined operations, reducing costs by relocating operations to Manila. Launched a Sales Representative Office in Cagayan De Oro to capture the lucrative market in the Southern Region. During this period a warehouse logistics strategy was formed to complement the other activities and increase exposure into the market. The re-organization of the sales force and strategy allowing and creating greater success.

• General Manager

  • Feb 2009 - Oct 2010

  Responsible for revitalizing the under-performing Queensland operation, streamlining operations, increasing the sales force and rationalised target markets, pricing structure, working capital and utilisation of resources, transforming the operation from a loss into a profitable entity with in 18 months.This was achieved through both operational and administration efficiencies coupled with a strengthened sales strategy.



Toll Group

• Australia
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Manager

  • Apr 2007 - Nov 2008

  Managed company operations including 9 offices throughout Australia and 2 offices within New Zealand. Successfully integrated the freight forwarding and custom brokerage operations of Toll and Patrick Stevedores whilst retaining all clients and quality service. Turned around loss making branch to break even within 12 months and established a new office in Christchurch New Zealand. Managed the integration of dual offices and relevant staff across multiple worksites in each state into one single office per state and territory. Effectively led a workforce of 327 consisting of a range of experience levels, expertise and specialisations.



Kuehne+Nagel

• Switzerland
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager

  • Jun 2001 - Apr 2007

  Consistently achieved the status of the most profitable office in Australia. Increased net profit year on year between 20-25 % . Secured a number of major contracts instrumental in the creation of the warehousing/logistics activities of the business.Established relationships with key corporate clients and instrumental in securing the further business from the top 10 national accounts.

• General Manager

  • Jan 1999 - Jun 2001

  Successfully transformed the business from a number years of losses ,upon my commencement to profit within 12 months and subsequent years of profitable trading until my transfer. A change program of management and sales strategy was implemented and thus creating the basis for a profitable business.