John Bird
CFO / COO at Regeneus Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Regeneus Ltd
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Australia
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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CFO / COO
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Jul 2014 - Present
Driving a 'world class' regenerative medicine company into a commercial business. Driving a 'world class' regenerative medicine company into a commercial business.
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Principal
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2004 - Jul 2014
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS- GAICD - Member of the Aust Institute of Company Directors - CPA - Member of CPA Australia Ltd- ICSA - Chartered Secretaries Certificate- BEc - Macquarie UniversityPERSONALExceptional finance and operations executive, who successfully implements improvements through process change and re-engineering of business to optimise performance.> Significant experience in high cash flow operations in service, high technology, gaming, wagering, banking, manufacturing and project based businesses.> Accomplished change manager from both an operational and strategic perspective. Understands each unique business environment driving the implementation of commercial and operational improvements generating millions in savings and enhancing operational responsiveness.> Proven ability to manage complex challenges possessing a keen ability to drive ‘alternative’ solutions.> Well developed leadership skills with a strong focus on team building and motivation.
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Consulting CFO
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Aug 2001 - Jan 2005
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Ash St. Legal & Advisory
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Australia
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Jan 2014 - May 2014
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CFO
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Oct 2012 - Nov 2013
Building the financial compliance framework for a 'start-up' in banking card products. Building the financial compliance framework for a 'start-up' in banking card products.
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BSA Limited.
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Australia
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Telecommunications
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300 - 400 Employee
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Commercial Manager
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Apr 2012 - Oct 2012
Project role to integrate two recent acquisitions with revenue of $250 million Project role to integrate two recent acquisitions with revenue of $250 million
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iCash Payments Australia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consulting CFO
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Mar 2011 - Apr 2012
Strategic review of the ATM operating business culminating in the successful sale of the operations for a significant gain Strategic review of the ATM operating business culminating in the successful sale of the operations for a significant gain
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Shuffle Master
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United States
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Apr 2008 - Mar 2011
In collaboration with local MDs turned loss maker into a stellar performer for the US parent. Executive sponsor for a new ERP delivered in 6 months. In collaboration with local MDs turned loss maker into a stellar performer for the US parent. Executive sponsor for a new ERP delivered in 6 months.
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AWA Technology Services
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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COO / CFO
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Nov 2004 - Apr 2008
Key participant in the development of a new technology service business experiencing 40% CAGR. Delivered efficiencies in finance, operations, supply chain and account management. Key participant in the development of a new technology service business experiencing 40% CAGR. Delivered efficiencies in finance, operations, supply chain and account management.
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Finance Exec M&A
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Oct 1998 - Jul 2001
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AWA Technology Services
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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CFO
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Apr 1990 - Oct 1998
Critical role in the successful restructure of an iconic Communications and Defence Company, into a profitable technology, Gaming and Wagering business sold to Jupiters Limited in 1998 Critical role in the successful restructure of an iconic Communications and Defence Company, into a profitable technology, Gaming and Wagering business sold to Jupiters Limited in 1998
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Education
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Australian Institute of Company Directors
GAICD -
Chartered Secretaries Australia
ICSA -
CPA Australia Ltd
CPA -
Macquarie University
Bachelor Economics, Accounting and Finance -
Epping Boys High School
HSC