Experience

360 Logistics Group

• New Zealand
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Apr 2022 - Present



CentrePort Ltd

• New Zealand
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Dec 2015 - Apr 2022

  CentrePort Ltd (CPL) is a transport logistics company in Wellington and is New Zealand's most strategically situated inter-modal hub, linking road, rail, domestic and international shipping services.Our central geographic location, natural sheltered deep-water harbour, and port facilities offer a broad range of cargo and logistics services to customers in Wellington, the lower North Island and upper South Island – our hinterland.We are not simply a gateway for the passage of cargo; our role in transport logistics extends well beyond the physical boundaries of the Port. Our close relationship with service providers throughout the shipping and logistics industries enables us to bring together key parties, to develop innovative supply chain solutions on our customers’ behalf.We are actively involved in helping customers streamline their operations at all stages, from pre-production to final delivery. We work closely with them, seeking an in-depth understanding of their businesses and unique logistics requirements.We then call upon our vast expertise and contacts to offer suggestions, broker alliances and form partnerships to help our customers do business more effectively and, ultimately, more profitably.We offer unrivaled nationwide access, boasting direct connections to New Zealand’s major highway and main trunk railway. Key coastal shipping and inter-island ferry services are also located within the port precinct.The port’s facilities comprise of a fully equipped container terminal with 2 ship to shore (STS) cranes and dedicated conventional cargo wharves.We also operate facilities at Seaview for bulk fuel and Miramar for aviation fuel.

• General Manager, Commercial

  • 2012 - Dec 2015

  The key function of this role is developing and executing market development strategies to expand CentrePort's customer base and market share across the lower North Island and upper South Island. The role encompasses managing and growing the company's cargo and revenue base, while ensuring services and infrastructure are developed to meet the needs and expectations of the ports customers. Additionally, it involves contributing to the executive leadership of the company, working with peers to define the overall direction of the company.The role has involved the building of a successful commercial team to ensure the commercial strategy is executed effectively.This role has also involved the governance of joint-venture companies within the CentrePort Ltd group.



Delta Utility Services

• New Zealand
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager, Market and Strategy Development

  • 2011 - 2012

  This role involved working with the senior management group to develop the strategic direction of the company. Delta was on a strong growth path, searching for acquisitions and market opportunities to enhance its growth intentions. My responsibility was to identify opportunities and work with other senior managers to implement or develop these. This role included contracting with Noble Village Investments to develop a large residential subdivision in Christchurch and developing the ultra-fast broadband bid for Dunedin.



Lyttelton Port Company

• New Zealand
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Marketing Manager

  • 2006 - 2011

  The key focus of this role was to develop the best long-term, sustainable return for the company be developing and implementing innovative and entrepreneurial marketing strategies for the company as a whole. The role encompassed managing and growing the company's cargo and revenue base. Additionally it incorporated managing and implementing the company's communication strategy. As part of the senior management team, I also provided advice and leadership on the implementation of the policies and plans for Lyttleton Port Company's strategies.



University of Otago

• New Zealand
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Executive Education

  • 2001 - 2006

  This was a greenfields development at the University of Otago, developing short-course education programmes for New Zealand and international executives. The main function of the role was to develop a business model and successfully launch a services of programmes into the market. The development of executive education programmes involved extensive research and travel to determine trends and developments within the sector globally, discussions with senior executives in New Zealand and working with senior academics within the university.When I left the unit had a staff of 3 and employed about 35 academics from the University of Otago, as well as other academics from national and international universities.

• Lecturer

  • 1999 - 2001

  My responsibilities included lecturing third-year Business-to-Business marketing and Advanced Business Strategy to postgraduate marketing students. I also taught Business Strategy One to the University of Otago's MBA students in Dunedin and Auckland and Business Strategy Two in Dunedin. I was responsible for co-ordinating and obtaining business projects and sponsors for Masters of Business students within the marketing department and for MBA students within the Advanced Business Programme in Dunedin.