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David - CEO - Australia - iCEO #53808
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iCEO #53808
Position: CEO
Nationality: Australia
Experience
Chief Executive over 20 years in both large and smaller companies across a range of industries with employees numbering from 100 to 8,500 and revenues from $50 million to $2.5 billion
Major Achievements
Turnaround of a $220m pet food manufacturer with 4 plants and 500 employees from a statutory loss of c$77m to EBITDA of $15m over two years. Product offering included branded and retail house brands but business model was neither high margin nor low cost. The business had limited financial reporting capability, inadequate standard costing system, no ERP system and limited understanding of product contribution. It maintained multiple data bases; in an unsupported version of an accounting system built around each individual business unit. The organization structure lacked accountability and key managers were generally out of touch with the metrics of the business. Upgraded management, built new performance based culture, installed controls & systems, rationalised plants,improved operating efficiencies and increased gross margins. Transitioned business to a focused private label strategy.
Industry Sector Competencies
Consumer Goods
Office Supplies
Textiles
aftermarket parts & accessories
Automotive
general manufacturing
Professional Objectives
Function: Chief Executive
Sector: Industrial
Interim Manager: Yes
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time
Prefered Locations: North America, Asia, Middle East
Additional Professional Interests
Non executive director assignments
Personal financial investment:350-750K USD
Countries Covered
Australia
Canada
USA
Operational Competencies
Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)
New product or service launch (Professional)
Geographical expansion (Professional)
Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)
Close down or sell off (Professional)
Pre or post investment audit (Professional)
Nationality
Australia
Home Country
Australia
Availability
Full time
Education
Law
Languages
English
Management Experience
More than 15 years
Company Size
SMB
Interim Manager
Yes
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