Experience

AL Capital

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • May 2018 - Present



Focal Point Advisory Partners, Asia & Australia

• Founder

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Boutique strategic advisory services assisting companies, investors, family offices, banks and governments in: • leading fast paced businesses in challenging environments • risk management and governance • business set-up, scaling and build-out across multiple geographies • due diligence reviews in mergers and acquisitions • business transformation where operating models have to change to drive better cost outcomes from restrained budgets and capital Pragmatic balance between strategic advice and hands-on support. More specifically, Focal Point Advisory can provide advice and assistance in: • International Expansion and New Markets – all aspects including attractiveness of new market, regulatory requirements, evaluation of market entry vehicle, initial business set-up, mobilisation of resources and scale up. • Financial Management – striving for better performance outcomes and return on investment. Aligning operating models with approved strategy. • Risk Management and Governance – provide advice at strategic and tactical level including financial and operational risk. Review existing frameworks for effectiveness; establish new processes if a company requires. • Full Due Diligence reviews for new targets, possible JV partners in M/A situation, evaluation of market entry or exit levels. • Financing and Structuring – review funding alternatives, preparation of funding proposal for banks/financiers/investors. Review hedging strategy if appropriate. Assist in banking relationships.



ingogo

• Australia
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Jan 2018 - Jan 2019



ANZ

• Australia
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director International and Institutional Banking

  • Mar 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Senior banker responsible for business development across International Banking clients with particular focus on India and ASEAN corridors. Applied Asian and Global Markets experience to grow the bank’s trade and loans business and increase global markets cross-sell into international banking clients throughout Australia and Asia.

• Chief Executive Officer & Country Head, India

  • Jun 2008 - Mar 2015

  Spearheaded ANZ’s re-entry into India. Involved securing a full banking licence, establishing and consolidating the bank’s presence, and driving the business with customer growth, full product rollout and geographic expansion. ANZ was the first foreign bank to successfully re-enter India after exiting and surrendering its banking license.♦ Delivered annual revenues of $100m within 4 years and a profitable CAGR of more than 50%♦ Transformed the relationship with regulators♦ Recruited & developed a high performing onshore team of 100 corporate & institutional bankers ♦ Achieved significant success with top tier Indian corporates and financial institutions.

• Regional Head of Foreign Exchange and Joint Head of Markets Asia

  • Sep 2003 - Jun 2008

  ♦ Led the integration of silo-ed foreign exchange and capital markets businesses♦ Drove a five-fold increase in revenue across 12 countries ♦ Led the business to become the largest revenue contributor to the bank’s Asian operations♦ Increased the size of the operation from 30 people in 2003 to 200 in 2008 and expanded operations in China, Indonesia & Vietnam ♦ Built significant trading and support hubs in Singapore and Hong Kong♦ Established an innovative JV with a Malaysian bank