Kenneth - CEO - Australia - iCEO #64649

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Kenneth's Profile

iCEO #64649

Position: CEO

Nationality: Australia

Experience

CEO-level executive, influential board advisor, strategist and consultant, SME practitioner with “skin in the game” experience, capacity to steer consensus, and act as a catalyst for organizational change. Entrepreneurial, international, and multi-industry experiences

Major Achievements

Turnaround and recovery of $100mill regional meat works (400 staff) working with unions and government and foreign (German) owners to refinance, appoint interim board , work with militant union to restructure work conditions and general employment terms, manage distressed creditors and pre-emptive primary bank. Business operates today and is a stable exporter and significant employer and contributor to the regional economy.

Industry Sector Competencies

Agriculural & Primary production

Consumer Goods

Packaging

Public Sector

business consultancy

Professional Objectives

Function: Trouble shooting, Business Development, interim Executive

Sector: Agribusiness, manufacturing, Distribution, food , beverage, packaging

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Consultant: Yes

Availability: Part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: Asia , Australia , Oceania

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Australia

China

Hong Kong

Operational Competencies

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)