Experience

Greenbox Group Pty Ltd

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

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia



Energy Trade

• Australia
• Housing and Community Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Strategy Officer

  • Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

  Sydney, New South Wales, Australia



Energy Locals

• Australia
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Strategy Officer

  • Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

  Melbourne, Victoria, Australia



Siemens

• Germany
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive General Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2021

  Brisbane, Australia Member of Siemens Pacific’s Executive Leadership team and in addition to having Regional Executive General Manager duties across all Divisions for Siemens in Australia Ross was also Head of Siemens Energy, Performance & Sustainability Business which is a merger between the companies Distributed Energy Systems business and the Building Performance & Sustainability business covering the entire energy spectrum across the Pacific. Ross was on the Board of the Energy Efficiency Council of… Show more Member of Siemens Pacific’s Executive Leadership team and in addition to having Regional Executive General Manager duties across all Divisions for Siemens in Australia Ross was also Head of Siemens Energy, Performance & Sustainability Business which is a merger between the companies Distributed Energy Systems business and the Building Performance & Sustainability business covering the entire energy spectrum across the Pacific. Ross was on the Board of the Energy Efficiency Council of Australia, Member of The Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD), Trustee for the Committee for Economic Development of Australia, in addition to being a member of various Industry & Commerce organizations & groups such as the Australia Papua New Guinea Chamber of Commerce, and Australia Germany Chamber of Commerce. Ross is also a guest lecturer, mentors start-ups and entrepreneurs through the Queensland Government’s Mentoring for growth initiative. Show less



Energy Efficiency Council

• Australia
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  Australia



CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia

• Australia
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trustee

  • Feb 2017 - Dec 2020

  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia



German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce

• Germany
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

  Brisbane, Queensland, Australia



ABB

• Switzerland
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Sales and Strategic Account Manager (Oceania)

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Brisbane, Australia Formulate and implement growth strategies to maintain and exceed a global leading position within the most critical asset management segments of heavy industry and renewable's throughout the Asia Pacific Region. Lead a team of Senior Engineers and Business Development Managers to most effectively and efficiently target new projects with high potential for long lasting revenue generation, and also harvest existing key accounts through optimized value proposition tactics and… Show more Formulate and implement growth strategies to maintain and exceed a global leading position within the most critical asset management segments of heavy industry and renewable's throughout the Asia Pacific Region. Lead a team of Senior Engineers and Business Development Managers to most effectively and efficiently target new projects with high potential for long lasting revenue generation, and also harvest existing key accounts through optimized value proposition tactics and strategies. Attract and retain the best engineering and business development sales talent to exceed aggressive multi million dollar project budgetary targets by incentivizing and motivating the national and regional teams. Negotiate with internal/external "C-level" executive for optimized outcomes through expert communication skills, and maintain this optimized communication down throughout all levels of commercial and technical business units.

• National Business Development Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Dec 2014

  Brisbane, Australia Plan, control and direct marketing and strategic business/relationship development activities within Australia to increase market presence and penetration in all markets and thereby maximise revenue and profitability specifically. Key markets include Mining, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Refineries, Smelters, Port Facilities, Hydro Plants specifically. Since starting with ABB I rapidly developed a database of key decision makers (KDM’s) within these major Industrial sector related… Show more Plan, control and direct marketing and strategic business/relationship development activities within Australia to increase market presence and penetration in all markets and thereby maximise revenue and profitability specifically. Key markets include Mining, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Refineries, Smelters, Port Facilities, Hydro Plants specifically. Since starting with ABB I rapidly developed a database of key decision makers (KDM’s) within these major Industrial sector related sphere’s and this has been continually expanded on through in depth and accurate research and relationship development with a core focus on market trends and value additions versus that of the competition. My experience in the negotiation and management of high technology accounts across a range of organizations and industries within my previous positions has enabled me to adapt key linkages for the company quicker than would initially be anticipated, with key strategic implementations with major multi-nationals within the Australian Mining and Oil & Gas Industries



The Health Hub Brisbane Inc.

• Board Member

  • 2015 - 2016



Shisalanga Construction

• Senior Strategy Consultant

  • Mar 2009 - Apr 2010

  Durban Area, South Africa Corporate re-structuring of internal processes and National Marketing for large road Construction Company. In-depth research into the client's current structures and core business sector activities led to a strategic marketing plan which lead to exactly how the client could best obtain greater market presence through more effective corporate marketing and branding practices. Creation and implementation of corporate branding solutions to suit the needs of the company through observation… Show more Corporate re-structuring of internal processes and National Marketing for large road Construction Company. In-depth research into the client's current structures and core business sector activities led to a strategic marketing plan which lead to exactly how the client could best obtain greater market presence through more effective corporate marketing and branding practices. Creation and implementation of corporate branding solutions to suit the needs of the company through observation, analysis, communication and strategy formation are utilised. "E-branding" through supervision of website construction and e-communications systems for all staff. Design and distribution of all marketing material including company profile media, brochures and promotions resources. Creation and editing of Corporate Product video for Imported Australian machines into South Africa. Key roles include: Market analysis Strategic planning Branding Solutions Communication analysis and systems creation Strategic partnering and liaison with global partners Advertising/marketing budgeting/planning Regular client correspondence to achieve optimum branding effectiveness Online Tender Solutions Education of upper management employees in terms of marketing platforms established and ongoing ascertaining of effectiveness of implemented strategies. Achievements Implementation of every suggested strategic marketing concept. Successful ongoing branding for Shisalanga Construction. First Tender awarded by ACSA (Airports Company of South Africa) for Imported Australian machinery to be used on new Durban International Airport runways (January 2010) Show less



Crushers International

• General Manager / National Business Development Manager / Strategic Account Manager

  • Jan 2005 - Feb 2009

  Durban Area, South Africa; After completing my Bachelor of International Business Degree from the Queensland University of Technology (Brisbane, Australia) in 2005, I spent two years conducting extensive R&D work through various Primary and Secondary Research channels in order to gain market entry into Southern Africa for Mining Supplies company, Crushers International (based in Texas, USA). During this time, I compiled extensive research and feasibility reports on sectors such as the competition apparent in the various… Show more After completing my Bachelor of International Business Degree from the Queensland University of Technology (Brisbane, Australia) in 2005, I spent two years conducting extensive R&D work through various Primary and Secondary Research channels in order to gain market entry into Southern Africa for Mining Supplies company, Crushers International (based in Texas, USA). During this time, I compiled extensive research and feasibility reports on sectors such as the competition apparent in the various countries, the economic climates in the various countries targeted, the political situation in the countries targeted, and the barriers to market entry in the countries identified. Extensive documentation and correspondence was continuously forwarded on to the parent company in Texas through conference calls, site visitations and online interface and in 2007 Crushers International made its first sale to a company in Zambia to the value of US$8 million. Since 2007 I have been involved in the overall running of the African entity, with core strategic focus being on continuous market development/penetration, relationship management with current clients and partners, International Marketing/advertising budgeting and management, export/import management and general management of the entire process in Africa. Key roles include: Strategic planning Market analysis Competitive analysis Strategic partnering with local entities Advertising/marketing budgeting/planning Export/import monitoring and management Event planning Client relationship building Exchange rate monitoring Achievements US$8 million worth of sales in first year of operations. US$45million machinery quoted at Electra Mining Exhibition in 2008. Significant online and regional presence in major industry specific journals, magazines and online portals. Show less



Ductor Incorporated

• Market Entry Research Analyst, Regional Business Development Strategist

  • Jan 2005 - Oct 2006

  Formulation of in depth market entry strategy for US based mining supply company through analytical and strategic primary and secondary research into the core sectors incorporated into the 14 SADC African countries (Southern African Development Corporation). Fully autonomous position with backing from parent company; . Post initial in-depth product and service analysis as well as analysis into targeted market, implementation of suggested strategies were put in place with immediate positive… Show more Formulation of in depth market entry strategy for US based mining supply company through analytical and strategic primary and secondary research into the core sectors incorporated into the 14 SADC African countries (Southern African Development Corporation). Fully autonomous position with backing from parent company; . Post initial in-depth product and service analysis as well as analysis into targeted market, implementation of suggested strategies were put in place with immediate positive returns in the form of a secured substantial contract with a major client in Central Africa. Show less