Experience

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  SJ Corporate Pty Ltd

  • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

  • Director

    • Apr 2022 - Present
    • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

    Skilled Finance Executive able to combine financial expertise with astute commercial and operational insights. Strong focus on the achievement of strategic objectives whilst balancing attention to essential detail. Excellent ability to create long term relationships with a range of stakeholders to create enduring value. Able to rapidly understand the important issues and the best way to utilise the team to achieve objectives. Trusted advisor to CEOs, Chairs and Boards regarding financial and governance matters.

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  Med Dev SA

  • Secretary (Part time)

    • Jun 2015 - Present

    The State Government is investing $750,000 to form an alliance of South Australian medical device manufacturers to boost the state's presence in the globally growing sector.

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  Murray Irrigation Limited

  • Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia

  • Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

    • Aug 2019 - Mar 2022
    • Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia

    Accountable for all things Finance, Governance, Compliance and IT

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  SJ Corporate

  • Adelaide, Australia

  • Director

    • Nov 2018 - Jul 2019
    • Adelaide, Australia

    Several assignments to assist clients to develop and implement strategyDevelopment of business plans and financial models for clients seeking to grow

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  Lower Murray Water

  • Mildura, Victoria, Australia

  • Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

    • Jul 2016 - Oct 2018
    • Mildura, Victoria, Australia

    Worked closely with the CEO to develop an enhanced strategic focus to support the region and its customers. Significant change management initiatives to improve outcomes from a substantial capital program and a better cost management approach. Improved governance outcomes and reporting regime to provide insights and analysis not just data. Trusted advisor to the Board.

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  Ian Jamieson

  • Director

    • Jul 2007 - Jun 2016

    Developed long term relationships as a trusted advisor. • Initially appointed Chair of the Due Diligence Committee for the sale of a 40% interest in a privately held company in the water desalination sector (Osmoflo). After the sale, I became a trusted advisor to the Japanese shareholder (Marubeni) and the Family Office which held the remaining 60% of Osmoflo• After an unsuccessful attempt to sell the business by a Big Four accounting firm, I was appointed as the sale advisor. I revised and enhanced the sales pitch and engaged in extended process to achieve a 100% sale of the business to another large Japanese corporation (Hitachi Zosen). Created significant shareholder value, particularly for the Family Office• CFO of a listed automotive component manufacturer (Autodom Limited). Developed and implemented a significant change management program in conjunction with the CEO. Conducted a major review of the cost and pricing structure, resulting in a material recovery of undercharges. Developed and implemented a budgeting and forecasting framework to enhance accountability within the business. Ensured compliance with all ASX and ASIC reporting requirements, including the preparation of ASX announcements. • Worked with an investment bank in Sydney to evaluate the merits of an ultra high net worth individual acquiring the Alice Springs to Darwin rail line. Prepared a business plan and worked with financiers to satisfy their requirements. • CFO for a capital intensive start up rail project for a Joint Venture between a large privately held US company and a Japanese conglomerate. • Developed a business plan and secured funding from a State Government Department for a three year collaborative association in the medical device area. The tenure of the organisation was extended and the funding doubled• Facilitated a number of Strategic Planning Days with a range of clients where actionable plans were developed

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  Freight Link Pty Limited

  • GM Commercial

    • Jan 2002 - Jun 2007

    Led difficult negotiations with two mining companies for long term, hard money rail haulage contracts. Significant capital expenditure was required to commence the operations. I led the procurement and financing of the rolling stock and rail infrastructure of approximately $50 millioonPrepared strategy papers for consideration by the Board of a partial sell down of equity including an IPO. Subsequently led the preparation of an Information Memorandum and discussions with potential investors which resulted in an offer for a cornerstone stake in the projectAs Chairman, devised and implemented a major change management initiative for an alliance contract where safety performance was materially improved. Significant change in scheduling and work practices improved cost effectiveness

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  Australian Railroad Group

  • Perth, Australia

  • GM Infrastructure and Access

    • Jan 2001 - Dec 2001
    • Perth, Australia

    The rail freight business of the Western Australian Government was privatised in December 2000.• Supported the CEO during the immediate post privatisation period to communicate and explain to employees the objectives of the privatisation and what it meant for them in terms of a focus on safety, a reduction in bureaucracy, additional responsibility and increased accountability• Prepared and implemented a plan which saved approximately $200 million in capital expenditure over three years with no reduction in customer service outcomes • Company Secretary for a number of companies. Board members included Michael Chaney, the former Chair of the National Australia Bank and now the Chair of Wesfarmers.These initiatives were the main contributors to value which allowed the joint venture partners to exit the business at a pre-tax profit of $235 million each.

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  Genesee & Wyoming Australia

  • Adelaide, Australia

  • Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

    • Oct 1997 - Dec 2000
    • Adelaide, Australia

    Led a team to successfully bid for the rail freight assets of the WA Government for $585 million in a Joint Venture with Wesfarmers. A non-recourse debt package for the purchase price was negotiated;As part of the Executive team, implemented a change management program which resulted in the share price of the listed US parent company doubling each year for five years. Presented to investors and financiers in Australia, Singapore and the United States with a balance of financial detail and operational insights. A share placement was completed based on the success of the presentation. These funds were used to support the growth of the businesses in Australia and the US.

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  Scotch College Adelaide

  • Adelaide, Australia

  • Council of Governors Member

    • Jan 1985 - Dec 2000
    • Adelaide, Australia

    Member of Finance Committee and Chairman from 1998 to 2000