Experience

Harvey Hemp

• Australia
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  In 14 months, we have grown and trial processed low THC hemp seed into value-add food grade products for an evolving market, from a be-spoke processing operation established in Harvey, WA.Harvey Hemp is production ready, and taking enquiries and orders for the production of hemp seed oil that is food grade and or can be used for commercial applications.WA Hemp Pty Ltd (WAH), trading as Harvey Hemp, commercial operations commencement is targeted for the end of November 2021.Our vision, in the near term, is for the:- successful establishment of a Western Australian based scalable and commercial cultivator, processor and distributor of low THC hemp seed for healthy food, wellness and nutraceutical products; and- creation of local recognisable brands – Harvey Hemp and WA Hemp – within an evolving Australian market and the global hemp industry.



Australian Medical Association (WA)

• Australia
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  The AMA (WA) is the peak and largest independent professional organisation for medical practitioners and medical students in the State, representing doctors across the public and private sectors, ranging from residents and registrars through to specialists and general practitioners.

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Nov 2020 - Jun 2021



Assurance Advisory Group

• Advisory Specialist

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Currently hold Board advisory positions and seek non-executive Director roles.Previously held role of Executive Director with the Assurance Advisory Group (AAG) and have held / hold other Executive Officer positions for the below mentioned organisations under a portfolio approach.The Assurance Advisory Group (AAG) provides strategy, governance, risk advisory / management, assurance and management consulting services across the corporate, government and not for profit sectors working with high profile and brand name organisations.AAG’s focus is on assuring, advising, and supporting business and organisations in:- good governance;- well controlled growth;- managing changing business environments and challenges;- providing independent comfort over strategies and operations;- risk guidance; and- independent probity advice and internal audit.www.assuranceadvisory.com.au



CFO AID

• Executive Director

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2021

  CFO AID, a business initiative of AAG Perth, provides part-time, interim and transitional Chief Financial Officer services to support organisations:- in start up mode, converting their ideas to a business plan and assessing the feasibility of the proposed business model;- who have outgrown their existing accounting / finance function;- require financial and strategic advisory support to ensure future growth is sustainable;- experiencing the pressure of under performance in profitability and cash flow terms;- that have grown to a scale requiring CFO strategic financial advice and coaching, but cannot afford a full time resource;- where their operations and or financial management function requires an independent review in terms of structure, processsing, reporting and governance;- requiring support around the Board table; and - where risk assessment, framework and management plan are in need of review, updating or repair.



Assurance Advisory Group Pty Ltd (AAG)

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

• Executive Director

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2021



Food, Fibre and Land International (FFLI) Group

• Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary

  • Mar 2017 - Dec 2020

  Food, Fibre and Land International Group (FFLI) is an innovative agri-biotechnology company. FFLI is engaged in the production of ‘food and fibre’ (currently focussing on industrial hemp cultivation, harvesting and processing); and microbial carbon farming using scientifically proven microbial bio-mineral fertilisers which leads to improved agricultural resilience and profit. Food, Fibre and Land International Group (FFLI) is an innovative agri-biotechnology company. FFLI is engaged in the production of ‘food and fibre’ (currently focussing on industrial hemp cultivation, harvesting and processing); and microbial carbon farming using scientifically proven microbial bio-mineral fertilisers which leads to improved agricultural resilience and profit.



NGIS Australia Pty Ltd

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Dec 2016 - Mar 2020

  NGIS specialise in leveraging geospatial data to create innovative solutions using maps that provide corporate and government customers of all sizes with the training; visualisation and planning tools they need to realise their business goals. NGIS specialise in leveraging geospatial data to create innovative solutions using maps that provide corporate and government customers of all sizes with the training; visualisation and planning tools they need to realise their business goals.



Advara Limited

• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Dec 2017 - Feb 2020

  Advara has developed a cloud-based land registration platform – a unique land registration as a service (LRaaS) solution, developed with and for the land registry industry - transforming the global land titling landscape. Advara has developed a cloud-based land registration platform – a unique land registration as a service (LRaaS) solution, developed with and for the land registry industry - transforming the global land titling landscape.



Fleetsu Pty Ltd

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

  Fleetsu is an online platform designed to optimise and coordinate the use of vehicles, machinery and equipment. The Company collects and analyses big data streams from GPS, telemetry and IoT sources to create efficient asset management. Fleetsu is an online platform designed to optimise and coordinate the use of vehicles, machinery and equipment. The Company collects and analyses big data streams from GPS, telemetry and IoT sources to create efficient asset management.



SMS Management & Technology

• General Manager Delivery Management

  • Jun 2015 - May 2016

  SMS Management & Technology is an ASX listed Asia-Pacific IT advisory, solutions & managed services provider.In this role Greg reported to the Managing Director of Delivery under a National Sales & Delivery structure.Responsibilities included:• Delivery management systems governance across consulting, solutions & managed services• Resources (consultants) management• Quality assurance & risk management• Intranet and knowledge management • Offshore workforce development• Contract commercials & financial review

• CFO - Western Region

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

  In this role Greg reported to the WA Regional Manager & Group CFO / Company Secretary.Responsibilities included:• Finance & shared services• QA & risk management• Contract commercials & financial review



The Birchman Group

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

• Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary & Consultant

  • Feb 2012 - Oct 2013

  The Birchman Group was a private company group that provided consulting services, solutions delivery and managed services to many leading national and international companies (throughout Asia-Pacific). Responsibilities included:• Company Secretarial• Finance & shared services• Administration & support (including East Coast offices)• QA & risk management• Contract commercials & financial reviewThe Birchman Group was sold to SMS Management & Technology Ltd, in October 2013.



Capricorn Society

• Australia
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Group Chief Financial Officer / General Manager Corporate Services

  • Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

  Capricorn Society Limited is the largest independent automotive parts buying group in the southern hemisphere, serving over +15,000 members.Capricorn is an unlisted public company group operating under co-operative principles.In this role Greg reported to the CEO.Responsibilities included:• Board advisory & reporting• Group financial strategy• Finance, accounting & reporting• Corporate Services• Shareholder Centre• Insurance, Finance Entities & JVs (separate Financial Services businesses)• Credit Department• Marketing and travel teams

• General Manager Capricorn Financial Services

  • Oct 2008 - Sep 2010

  In this role Greg reported to the Capricorn CEO and Capricorn Mutual Board.Responsibilities included:• Board advisory & reporting• Financial Services Strategy development & execution• Capricorn Mutual (Insurance) & Finance Entities operations• Financial Services business development, sales, underwriting, claims management, reinsurance and operating activities including a field force of licensed liaison officers in Australia and New Zealand.

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Nov 2006 - Sep 2008

  In this role Greg reported to the CEO.Responsibilities included:• Board advisory & reporting• Financial strategy• Finance, accounting & reporting• Shares Team• Payroll• Credit Department



Grant Thornton UK LLP

• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Partner, Corporate Services & Audit

  • Jul 1997 - Oct 2006

  Grant Thornton in Australia is a member of one of the largest networks of independently owned and managed Chartered Accounting and Consulting Firms in the world offering a diverse range of audit, assurance, corporate finance, tax and business and management consulting services.Responsibilities as a Partner of the WA Practise included:• Client services & consulting• QA, risk management, compliance & audit methodology• HR & National practices • Audit, Corporate Finance & Advisory• Mergers & acquisitionsGreg was the independent Board Advisor to the Capricorn Group for five years during his time in partnership.

• Director, Corporate Services & Audit

  • Jul 1996 - Jun 1997

• Senior Manager, Investigations & Corporate Finance

  • Jul 1995 - Jun 1996