Professional Career
My expertise draws upon 40 years of experience in the critical areas of accounting, audit and assurance, capital markets, business finance and development, growth strategy, succession, corporate governance, and board advisory. I have continually maintained and advanced my skills and knowledge during that time.
I have experience across the spectrum, from start-ups through to major listed national and international firms. From designing and facilitating complex M&A deals through to guiding businesses through sensitive regulatory compliance issues, I’ve always been focused on ensuring the best possible outcomes for key stakeholders.
My cumulative, in-depth technical knowledge enables me to provide a comprehensive response to a wide range of financial and governance issues. I bring substantial experience in dealing with regulators and smoothing the path to compliance through better financial reporting and corporate governance practices.
I bring a broad capability combined with deep technical expertise and practical experience to achieve the clarity and confidence required in making critical commercial decisions.
Commercial Advice
A strong track record of delivering growth oriented, commercial outcomes to a wide range of clients, across industry sectors.
Drawing on deep finance and commercial expertise, I partner with business owners and senior management to set strategy and plans to optimise business performance and outcomes.
Executives, peers and other professionals regularly seek my advice as an independent expert on commercial and technical matters. I provide robust and pragmatic advice that acknowledges and respects each situation as unique. Experienced in assisting many organisations to navigate complex and volatile circumstances, I strive to ensure the outcome is fair and optimal for all involved.
Strategic M&A
Extensive M&A experience including expansion and exit plans that require acquisition, sale, merger or IPO transactional support and advice.
I advise owners, executives and boards on business strategy, probabilities of success and the optimal method to execute plans.
I have structured and led numerous successful IPO’s, business acquisitions and divestments as well as formed and built an exceptional corporate finance practice group within Pitcher Partners. Developing a thorough understanding of the current state and desired outcome, I combine a strategic and technical lens, working collaboratively with others to achieve outcomes.
Leadership & Team Performance
Substantial leadership experience as both a senior partner and as chair and board member of councils and NFPs.
I have consistently built and led high performing, specialist professional teams such as the Pitcher Partners’ corporate finance practice group. I have a longstanding interest in organisational design and culture and the way these factors influence and affect individual and team performance.
I take great satisfaction from developing and leading diverse and inclusive teams, as well as working with and mentoring individuals. As a business leader, I value robust and open conversations as part of a collaborative approach to achieving team outcomes. An ability to listen to and understand different perspectives and process empathetic responses are an integral part of my leadership style.
Audit & Governance
Audit and assurance expertise complemented with deep corporate governance capability.
My audit, assurance and governance experience spans a broad range of industries, sectors and settings adopting tailored best practice application. I bring a substantial understanding and knowledge of; technical standards, corporations law requirements, listing rules and corporate governance principles.
Beyond ensuring the propriety of the technical fundamentals of an organisation, I am also keenly aware of the cultural and operational outcomes of governance principles and practice. I draw on my experience and expertise to counsel and collaborate to establish best practice governance structures for organisations having regard to their specific circumstances.