Peter Baculak
Group General Counsel, Chief Risk Officer and Company Secretary at Competitive Foods Australia- Claim this Profile
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Nafeesa Zain Buksh
Peter is a true professional in every sense. He is very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. Peters kind and humble nature, along with his no stress attitude makes all difficult work scenarios look so easy to tackle. Peter goes above and beyond to assist with all matters and his work ethics is an inspiration to many who have worked along side with him. Peter, you would be a valuable asset to any company and it has been an honor working with you.
Raimond Coneliano
When the contract review work started to become overwhelming we decided to appoint our first General Counsel. Peter came highly recommended to me and very quickly he became an integral part of our team, he helped set up our internal legal functions and professionalise our processes. Peter is a highly adroit individual, often when we were cooperating on a project he would come at things from an unexpected angle that made you rethink an issue. It was always a pleasure to deal with Peter, nothing was ever too difficult. His passion and enthusiasm were only matched by the breadth of his legal knowledge and commercial instincts. Even after he left the company he would routinely reach out to help his replacement, I think that says a lot about his character. I can highly recommend him to any firm.
Nafeesa Zain Buksh
Peter is a true professional in every sense. He is very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. Peters kind and humble nature, along with his no stress attitude makes all difficult work scenarios look so easy to tackle. Peter goes above and beyond to assist with all matters and his work ethics is an inspiration to many who have worked along side with him. Peter, you would be a valuable asset to any company and it has been an honor working with you.
Raimond Coneliano
When the contract review work started to become overwhelming we decided to appoint our first General Counsel. Peter came highly recommended to me and very quickly he became an integral part of our team, he helped set up our internal legal functions and professionalise our processes. Peter is a highly adroit individual, often when we were cooperating on a project he would come at things from an unexpected angle that made you rethink an issue. It was always a pleasure to deal with Peter, nothing was ever too difficult. His passion and enthusiasm were only matched by the breadth of his legal knowledge and commercial instincts. Even after he left the company he would routinely reach out to help his replacement, I think that says a lot about his character. I can highly recommend him to any firm.
Nafeesa Zain Buksh
Peter is a true professional in every sense. He is very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. Peters kind and humble nature, along with his no stress attitude makes all difficult work scenarios look so easy to tackle. Peter goes above and beyond to assist with all matters and his work ethics is an inspiration to many who have worked along side with him. Peter, you would be a valuable asset to any company and it has been an honor working with you.
Raimond Coneliano
When the contract review work started to become overwhelming we decided to appoint our first General Counsel. Peter came highly recommended to me and very quickly he became an integral part of our team, he helped set up our internal legal functions and professionalise our processes. Peter is a highly adroit individual, often when we were cooperating on a project he would come at things from an unexpected angle that made you rethink an issue. It was always a pleasure to deal with Peter, nothing was ever too difficult. His passion and enthusiasm were only matched by the breadth of his legal knowledge and commercial instincts. Even after he left the company he would routinely reach out to help his replacement, I think that says a lot about his character. I can highly recommend him to any firm.
Nafeesa Zain Buksh
Peter is a true professional in every sense. He is very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. Peters kind and humble nature, along with his no stress attitude makes all difficult work scenarios look so easy to tackle. Peter goes above and beyond to assist with all matters and his work ethics is an inspiration to many who have worked along side with him. Peter, you would be a valuable asset to any company and it has been an honor working with you.
Raimond Coneliano
When the contract review work started to become overwhelming we decided to appoint our first General Counsel. Peter came highly recommended to me and very quickly he became an integral part of our team, he helped set up our internal legal functions and professionalise our processes. Peter is a highly adroit individual, often when we were cooperating on a project he would come at things from an unexpected angle that made you rethink an issue. It was always a pleasure to deal with Peter, nothing was ever too difficult. His passion and enthusiasm were only matched by the breadth of his legal knowledge and commercial instincts. Even after he left the company he would routinely reach out to help his replacement, I think that says a lot about his character. I can highly recommend him to any firm.
Experience
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Competitive Foods Australia Pty Ltd
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Australia
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group General Counsel, Chief Risk Officer and Company Secretary
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Apr 2020 - Present
Peter is the Company’s Group General Counsel, Chief Risk Officer, Company Secretary and Executive of multiple companies under the auspices of Competitive Foods Australia responsible for all legal, governance, management of risk and insurance, and regulatory and compliance affairs of the Group across multiple jurisdictions (including USA, NZ, CAN and EU). Peter has hands-on approach partnering with functional business units to develop strategy. Peter reports to the CEO and is a member of the Senior Executive Leadership Team. The Group's businesses include quick service restaurants (Hungry Jack's), FMCG, food manufacture, logistics, industrial services, and real estate. Show less
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Redox Ltd
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Australia
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Wholesale Chemical and Allied Products
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200 - 300 Employee
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Group General Counsel
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Feb 2014 - Apr 2020
• Managed all legal affairs of the company in 4 jurisdictions (AUS, NZ, USA and Malaysia); • Advised on a range of corporate property and commercial law arrangements, including M&A, consumer laws, environmental issues, general negotiation, drafting and reviewing of matters in relation to contracts, procurement, supply, tenders, and strategic cross-border dispute resolution; • Managed risk, projects, compliance and disputes; • Facilitated settlement of pre-litigation claims and disputes; managed all matters in litigation; • Advised on employment and HR matters; • Transport & logistics, debt recovery and ad hoc legal advice; • Member of Work Health and Safety Committee. Show less
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Woolworths Group
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Australia
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Stakeholder Relations & Auditing Consultant
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Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
Conducted a strategic property and legal audit of Woolworths' national leasing portfolio (extending to supermarkets, petrol stations and liquor stores); identified issues through detailed document inspections and engaged with internal and external stakeholders; developed guidelines for tracking and reported findings; delivered a report of findings and recommendations. Conducted a strategic property and legal audit of Woolworths' national leasing portfolio (extending to supermarkets, petrol stations and liquor stores); identified issues through detailed document inspections and engaged with internal and external stakeholders; developed guidelines for tracking and reported findings; delivered a report of findings and recommendations.
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Longton Group
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Australia
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Stakeholder Relations
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Jul 2013 - Nov 2013
• Built and managed stakeholder/client interaction in respect of: - the retail aspects of the Longton Property Group's property development portfolio - iButler technology, and - home automation systems • Set and executed stakeholder/client relationship strategies • Established and managed customer service team • Integrated new management, strategies and operated model in customer service area • Undertook project management • Negotiated contracts with service providers and negotiated user agreements • Facilitated the development of a vision for the overall success of the Longton Property Group • Established and managed Longton Young Artist Foundation. Show less
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Ekofan s.r.o. (Consulting Firm)
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Slovakia (EU)
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Project Manager & Negotiator
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Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
Project management in respect of development of Biogas Station, consultation and technical assistance • Managed business relations with technology supplier (EAT Energie Anlage Technik GmBH) • Negotiated with local government and managed relationships • Managed 10 employees • Reviewed and negotiated contracts and implemented strategies. Project management in respect of development of Biogas Station, consultation and technical assistance • Managed business relations with technology supplier (EAT Energie Anlage Technik GmBH) • Negotiated with local government and managed relationships • Managed 10 employees • Reviewed and negotiated contracts and implemented strategies.
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Baker McKenzie
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate
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Nov 2010 - Dec 2012
Structured Assets (Commercial Real Estate, Hotels & Resorts) • Managed large Australian property portfolios • Advised on acquisitions, disposals, leasing and leaseback arrangements and land swaps • Development of portfolio management systems and strategic reviews • Sustainable property industry advice, property upgrades and financial analysis • Engaged in risk & compliance management and dispute resolution • Conducted contract reviews (management agreements and service contracts) • Advised on due diligence matters in respect of corporate mergers and acquisitions Show less
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Sparke Helmore Lawyers
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Australia
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Lawyer
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Jun 2007 - Nov 2010
Commercial Real Estate and Banking & Finance Law • Managed commercial leasing, sales and financing and commercial acquisitions • Worked with Railcorp and Centrelink • Legal advice and management of commercial and retail leases • Managed sales and financing matters for major banks, private investors and corporate entities • Sale and loan agreements and security documents in relation to commercial secured loans Commercial Real Estate and Banking & Finance Law • Managed commercial leasing, sales and financing and commercial acquisitions • Worked with Railcorp and Centrelink • Legal advice and management of commercial and retail leases • Managed sales and financing matters for major banks, private investors and corporate entities • Sale and loan agreements and security documents in relation to commercial secured loans
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United Nations
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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UN HQ Internship Programme
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Sep 2004 - Dec 2004
The Office of Humanitarian Affairs - assistance with humanitarian crises in various regions. The Office of Humanitarian Affairs - assistance with humanitarian crises in various regions.
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Education
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2021 - 2021
Governance Institute of Australia
Company Secretary, Governance -
2011 - 2012
Kaplan Professional
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2002 - 2008
University of Sydney
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Elektrotechnicka skola Zochova
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