Experience

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  Shukradasha Ltd trading as Innosight Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Director

    • Feb 2013 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Developed with Luiz Futterleib (ex-colleague) a framework called InNovate. This framework aims to help New Zealand companies embed Design and Innovation in their culture and strategy, and ultimately drive sustainable profit and growth. Have conducted eight IMP3rove Innovation assessments for New ...

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  New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Business Specialist – Better by Design

    • Oct 2008 - Jan 2013
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Worked with twenty two large New Zealand companies. We assessed their competitive and organisational strategies through a “design lens”. This process was all about implementing projects and processes to compete on differentiation rather than price. Undertook 45 projects, utilising more than 30 di...

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  Shukradasha Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Director

    • Apr 2002 - Sep 2008
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Developed a large distributorship for USANA Health Sciences in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia via training and developing lead distributors in these countries. Jointly purchased of 1000 ha of pine forest in the Marlborough Sounds from Weyerhauser.

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  Van Leer NZ Ltd/Huhtamaki NZ Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • General Manager

    • Apr 1998 - Mar 2002
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Further developed the Flexible Packaging market both in New Zealand and Australia and become a major strategic growth arm for Van Leer/Huhtamaki NZ with total sales of 85M. Acquired two manufacturing sites from Rexam New Zealand and the Moulded Fibre arm of Carter Holt Harvey.

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  Lion Nathan Beer and Beverage

  • Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

  • Operations Director

    • Oct 1996 - Dec 1997
    • Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

    Started up the Greenfield brewery in Suzhou.

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  Lion Nathan Taihushui Brewery

  • Wuxi, Jiangsu, China

  • Assistant General Manager/Technical Director

    • Apr 1995 - Sep 1996
    • Wuxi, Jiangsu, China

    This business was the first venture for Lion Nathan in China. I was responsible for its operations and capacity expansion.

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  Lion Nathan International

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Technical Services Manager

    • Apr 1994 - Mar 1995
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Employed for a future position in Lion Nathan’s venture in China. Initially seconded to Tooheys Brewery in Sydney. Audited twenty breweries in China and helped develop a technical strategy for the various breweries. Developed the technical feasibility for the Suzhou Greenfield Brewery.

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  Cambrew Limited

  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Apr 1991 - Dec 1993
    • Phnom Penh, Cambodia

    Chief Operating Officer and Director of Angkor Beverage Company, franchisee of Pepsi-Cola International, South East Asia. Launched major brands in Cambodia - Angkor Beer, Pepsi-Cola and 7 UP.

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  Sovereign Brewery

  • Ballarat, Australia

  • General Manager

    • Jan 1989 - Mar 1991
    • Ballarat, Australia

    This was a regional boutique brewer with distribution within Victoria and New South Wales.Brewed and bottled boutique beers for various hotels and smaller boutique breweries in Victoria and New South Wales. Launched the first boutique dry beer in designer bottles.

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  Matilda Bay Brewing Company

  • Perth, Australia

  • General Manager – Brewing

    • Jan 1987 - Dec 1988
    • Perth, Australia

    I migrated to Australia to take up the position. The primary aim was to expand the capacities of the two mini-breweries and increase the portfolio of products.