Experience

Mainsheet Capital

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

• Director (Partner)

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  I am an experienced advisor and executive with 30 years leadership, consulting and executive management experience. I am a Director (Partner) in Mainsheet Capital with a focus on consulting services. Mainsheet Capital is a national full service corporate advisory, corporate strategy and investment firm founded by a group of senior advisors who have worked closely with leading Australian and Asian companies. My management experience positions me well to support clients’ strategic decision making in strategy, M&A and operational reviews. I have an expertise in leading and managing change, in my consulting and management roles, and support clients’ business integration, post-contract/transaction implementation projects, client service programs and business restructures. I bring 12 years of executive management experience of high performing teams from private businesses and ASX companies, to client consulting/advisory projects. I was part of the initial Mainsheet Corporate team for several years, following my MBA at AGSM, UNSW and a military career in the Australian Army including as a Troop Commander in the Australia SAS. Show less



Osprey International

• Australia
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Sep 2018 - Present



iTRA

• Australia
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Sep 2018 - Present



BDO in Australia

• Australia
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Chief Operating Officer

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2019

  BDO Australia consists of more than 150 Partners and 1200 staff across 10 offices and is part of the 5th largest global audit, tax and advisory firm. Gerard is a member of the National Executive and is responsible to the Executive for the strategy development, operational planning, national integration, operational performance and shareholder returns of BDO Australia . He is responsible to support the National Divisional Managers deliver on strategic and operational initiatives across the business. Reports to the role are the National CIO, National Marketing Manager, National P&C Manager and Head of Learning and Development. Gerard's role includes the leadership and development of the digital strategy for the firm. Gerard is responsible for playing a pivotal role in the execution and integration of new initiatives across the business. Gerard is also the Chairperson of the BDO Australia Industry Committee that positions and leads BDO's industry focus group. Gerard works with the Executive, Board and leads of each National Division to position and deliver the most optimal working environment to all BDO Australia staff, so that they deliver the best service to our clients. Show less



BDO in Australia

• Australia
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• CEO, Perth

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2016

  Perth office of 21 Partners and 220 staff providing leading audit, tax and advisory services. Key duties included: - Responsible for 4 divisional and 5 support function reports. - Responsible for shareholder returns, strategy development, operational improvement, change management, growth and risk. - Director and Board member of BDO Australia Ltd. - Gerard was also responsible for the leadership, development and delivery of a number fo the firm's change initiatives including the exceptional client service program (including NPS), engagement program (including Hewitt surveys), profit improvement programs, commercial and BD training, Manager skills training. - Member of the National Executive Committee and responsible for the national integration program. - Market executive presence to grow the brand with industry associations, clients and key market relationships. - Gerard was also sought by BDO clients to complete a number of assignments including strategy development, valuation (Economic Value Added (EVA), operational improvement and technology commercialisation projects. Show less



SCEE Electrical

• Australia
• Construction
• 300 - 400 Employee

• General Manager Business Development, Contracts & Estimating

  • Feb 2009 - Oct 2011

  ASX listed, global electrical construction services principally for remote energy and resources projects. Executive Manager responsible for Strategy, Business Development, Contracts and Estimating. Key achievements included: Business development - Successful conversion of many contracts including a contract for an Australian onshore LNG plant, iron ore construction projects and a contract for a Central American gold plant project. M&A - Support to the acquisition executive committee responsible for M&A strategy, selection and negotiations. Restructure - Estimating and bid management risk review and restructure of approach and processes to improve risk, quality and profit. Integration - Integration of acquired businesses BD, estimating and contract functions. Show less



Industrial Services Company - Management Buy-in (MBI)

• Perth

• Director/CEO elect

  • Mar 2008 - Oct 2008

  Deal did not complete due to 2008 market conditions. The brief on the deal and Gerard's involvement is shown below. Services company with approximately $30 mil turnover. Key achievements - Deal creation - Lead in securing an exclusivity period of sale with the vendors on behalf of the Management Buy-In team - Funding - Successful selection and contract completion with a private equity firm to back the management buy-in team. - Due diligence and negotiations - Well advanced commercial due diligence and negotiations with both the vendors and private equity. Show less



Access Management Pty Ltd

• Perth, Australia

• CEO/ Managing Director

  • Feb 2007 - Mar 2008

  Private company delivering inspection and maintenance services company to the downstream petrochemical , energy and mining industries. Key achievement was delivering shareholder returns to the owners through the sale of the business to an ASX listed company. This was achieves after an operational restructure and growth program across all internal processes and systems. Private company delivering inspection and maintenance services company to the downstream petrochemical , energy and mining industries. Key achievement was delivering shareholder returns to the owners through the sale of the business to an ASX listed company. This was achieves after an operational restructure and growth program across all internal processes and systems.



Mainsheet Capital

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

• Director

  • Aug 2000 - Feb 2007

  National corporate advisory, strategy and management consulting firm. Key achievements included: - Advisor to Board and Executive Management primarily on corporate/ business strategy, M&A, innovation commercialisation, valuations, risk management, profit improvement, change management and leadership development. - Experience across many industry sectors. - Lead advisor/consultant to Boards of ASX companies, private companies, professional services in strategy, operational improvement and large complex change projects. - Project Manager of successful national business integration programs. - Lead the growth of a number of businesses through complex design and change implementations. - Clients included RACWA, Woodside, Toll Holdings, Water Corporation, Landcorp, Hartleys and Freehills. - Not for profit work included lead advisor for the restructure of the Board of Redkite (then MSCF) WA and Director of Cycling WA following state government restructure. - Long standing project management and change skills to deliver organisation objectives. Show less



Arthur Andersen & Co.

• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant - Business Consulting

  • Jul 1999 - Jul 2000

  Strategy and performance improvement consultant in the Sydney office. Completed my tenure when I moved to Perth. Strategy and performance improvement consultant in the Sydney office. Completed my tenure when I moved to Perth.



Arthur D. Little

• Belgium
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Jan 1999 - Jul 1999

  At Arthur D. Little we take pride in being the oldest management consultancy in the world. We strive to be the top management consulting firm linking strategy, technology and innovation to master our clients' business complexity to deliver sustainable results. My tenure at Arthur D. Little finished when the Sydney office closed. At Arthur D. Little we take pride in being the oldest management consultancy in the world. We strive to be the top management consulting firm linking strategy, technology and innovation to master our clients' business complexity to deliver sustainable results. My tenure at Arthur D. Little finished when the Sydney office closed.



Australian Army

• Australia
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Officer

  • 1986 - 1997