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Ian Bennett is a seasoned international trade and business development expert with 31+ years of experience in global business strategy, market research, and management. He has a strong background in export, import, and logistics, with expertise in strategic planning, cash flow management, and change management. Ian has worked with various companies, including NSW Business Chamber and Aarque Systems Singapore Pvt. Ltd., and holds an Australian Customs Agents Licence.

Experience

  • NSW Business Chamber
    • Sunshine Coast - Queenland
    • Business Adviser
      • Aug 2017 - Present
      • Sunshine Coast - Queenland

      General Business Advice - contracted to Federal Department of Industry's Entrepreneurs' Program. Experience in general management, operations management, quality management and human resource management. Specialties: Experienced the in F&B Industry,manufacturing, fulfillment and logistics with experience in project management and business process improvement.Strategic plan assessment and implementation• Cash flow management, budget preparation and financial analysis• Organisational re-structuring• Marketing plan preparation• New product and new customer development• Leadership in change management• Distribution channel development and support

    • Senior Manager - International Trade
      • Jan 1993 - Present

      Strategic Consulting to assist with the development of international business including market entry strategies, sales strategy development, and cross cultural issues. - South East Asia - ASEAN, India, China and the Middle East.Ian has been helping Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) achieve offshore success for over 26 years, by providing trade advice, assisting with strategy development, export planning and implementation and getting connected in overseas markets.He has good knowledge of offshore investment strategies and assists in both exporting and importing for SMEs.Ian has an in-depth understanding of Australia's many free trade agreements which assist both importers and exporters and how to maximise the benefits of these agreements.Ian has over 15 years’ experience working in Singapore where he managed an Australian company involved in the marketing and distribution of industrial products through South East Asia. He also worked for two years in Indonesia in the shipping industry.Prior to moving to Singapore he held a number of management positions in procurement, sales, marketing and regional territory management.

    • Managing Director - Singapore
      • Jun 1982 - Dec 1994

Education

  • Australian Institute of Management
    Marketing
  • Crows Nest Boys High

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