Experience

Tactiv Pty Ltd

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

• Executive Chairman

  • 2019 - 4 years

  Brisbane, Australia

• Managing Director

  • Apr 2005 - Aug 2019

  Brisbane, Australia Tactiv Pty Ltd is a software development and solutions provider and developer of the enQuire grant, contract and project management software. enQuire currently manages over $18 billion worth of grants across 50 commercial organisations and government departments throughout Australia and internationally.



SEQ Catchments

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Sep 2005 - Jan 2016

  Brisbane, Australia SEQ Catchments (now Healthy Waterways and Catchments) is a community based not-for-profit organisation and one of 14 Natural Resource Management organisations in Queensland. SEQ Catchments works across South East Queensland to promote the sustainable use of our land and waterways by partnering with community groups, governments, councils, businesses, schools, universities, other not-for-profit organisations, private landholders and Traditional Owners. During his tenure as CEO… Show more SEQ Catchments (now Healthy Waterways and Catchments) is a community based not-for-profit organisation and one of 14 Natural Resource Management organisations in Queensland. SEQ Catchments works across South East Queensland to promote the sustainable use of our land and waterways by partnering with community groups, governments, councils, businesses, schools, universities, other not-for-profit organisations, private landholders and Traditional Owners. During his tenure as CEO Simon was instrumental in establishing the reputation of SEQ Catchments as the ‘go-to' organisation for on-ground delivery at the local, regional, state and national levels. He enjoyed great support from the dedicated SEQ Catchments team through numerous changes in the NRM industry. Simon took a leading role in the formation of the new merged entity with Healthy Waterways Ltd in June 2016.

• CEO

  • 2003 - 2016



SEQ Western Catchments Group Inc

• Executive Officer

  • May 2004 - Sep 2005

  Ipswich, Australia SEQ Western Catchments Group Inc (SEQWCG) was established in March 2002 as the regional body responsible for the planning, delivery and implementation of integrated natural resource management within the western catchments of Southeast Queensland. In 2005 Simon oversaw the merger of SEQWCG with Natural Resource Management SEQ (NRMSEQ) to create SEQ Catchments. The creation of SEQ Catchments provided a more focused, coordinated and integrated approach to managing and preserving Southeast… Show more SEQ Western Catchments Group Inc (SEQWCG) was established in March 2002 as the regional body responsible for the planning, delivery and implementation of integrated natural resource management within the western catchments of Southeast Queensland. In 2005 Simon oversaw the merger of SEQWCG with Natural Resource Management SEQ (NRMSEQ) to create SEQ Catchments. The creation of SEQ Catchments provided a more focused, coordinated and integrated approach to managing and preserving Southeast Queensland’s valuable natural resources. Show less



GrainCorp Operations Ltd (Merged with Grainco)

• Northern Division Manager (Manager Grainco Transition)

  • Oct 2003 - Mar 2004

  GrainCorp is an international agribusiness and food-ingredients processor, offering grain storage, handling, marketing and malt & oilseeds processing operations.



Grainco Australia Ltd

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Feb 2003 - Oct 2003

  Toowoomba, Australia Grainco Australia was the country’s second largest grain marketer and the largest exporter of sorghum with operations throughout Australia. Grainco Australia was also a large storage and handler of Grain in Queensland and through its partly owned subsidiary ABA in Southern NSW and Victoria. As Chief Operating Officer Simon oversaw the $105 million merger of Grainco Australia with ASX listed GrainCorp Limited which as passed with a 97 percent “yes” vote by shareholders. Simon was also… Show more Grainco Australia was the country’s second largest grain marketer and the largest exporter of sorghum with operations throughout Australia. Grainco Australia was also a large storage and handler of Grain in Queensland and through its partly owned subsidiary ABA in Southern NSW and Victoria. As Chief Operating Officer Simon oversaw the $105 million merger of Grainco Australia with ASX listed GrainCorp Limited which as passed with a 97 percent “yes” vote by shareholders. Simon was also successful in achieving the target set when Grainco corporatised of tripling the value of the companies shares within three years. Simon was at this time also Chairman of the National Grower Register, Director of Bulk Terminals Australia and Australian Bulk Alliance.

• General Manager Supply Chain

  • Oct 2001 - Feb 2003

  Toowoomba, Australia Grainco Australia was the country’s second largest grain marketer and the largest exporter of sorghum with operations throughout Australia.

• General Manager Human Resources

  • Oct 1995 - Oct 2001

  Toowoomba, Australia Grainco Australia was the country’s second largest grain marketer and the largest exporter of sorghum with operations throughout Australia.


Grainco Ltd
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Manager Human Resources

  • Sep 1991 - Oct 1995

Bulk Grains Queensland
• Manager Human Resources

  • Jun 1985 - Sep 1991

CRA Limited
• Ghana
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Recruitment Officer

  • Jun 1984 - Jun 1985

Comalco Limited
• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Staff Officer

  • Jan 1982 - Jun 1984

Myer Queensland Stores
• Sales Manager

  • Jan 1977 - Jan 1980