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Executive Chairman
Capricorn Clean Energy Investments Pty LtdExecutive Chairman
Jul. 2020Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaOriginating a portfolio of large-scale, high-impact, renewable energy and green fuels export development projects. Strategically focused on helping to elevate traditional owners and their communities on this journey.
Chair Of The Board Of Directors
Base IndustriesChair Of The Board Of Directors
Feb. 2020 - Mar. 2021Melbourne, Australia
Member Of The Board Of Advisors
Base IndustriesMember Of The Board Of Advisors
Sep. 2019 - Feb. 2020Melbourne, AustraliaBase Industries is a family-owned premier service provider for the infrastructure and mining sectors. They specialise in full engineering, labour provision and hire of specialty scaffolding solutions complemented by rope access and fabrication ancillary work. The shareholders recently formed an Advisory Board to offer expert advice to the shareholders and management as they seek to establish more formal independent governance practices that support rather than stifle growth.
Non Executive Director
Fairbridge WANon Executive Director
Apr. 2018Fairbridge, Western Australia, AustraliaProving new opportunities for kids to growth and flourish through dedicated Care Schools in Pinjarra and Kalgoorlie and activities and courses delivered though the WA Education Department's school camps. Fairbridge also cares for the heritage buildings at Fairbridge.
Investment Professional
Langcroft Pty LtdInvestment Professional
Sep. 2013AustraliaDEAL ORIGINATION (Current) Developing a proprietary investment portfolio by partnering with founders of leading innovation companies across Data Science, Health IT, Cyber Security, Media and Advertising. Providing angel investment and leadership skills where needed.
Board Member / Corporate Advisor / Consultant / Business Advisor
Various investment consultancy rolesBoard Member / Corporate Advisor / Consultant / Business Advisor
Sep. 2013 - Nov. 2023AustraliaBOARD MEMBER – DAVIES WEAR PLATES (Ended Jan '18) Secured the services of the founding CFO of FMG to the board, and recruited the former CEO of Orbital Engine Co as Chief Executive to elevate the company’s profile within the mining sector. Continued to provide advisory services to support the company's completion of >$4m in sales to Samsung. With valuable IP and robust stewardship, the company continues to grow against the industry trend. CORPORATE ADVISOR (fund raising mandate) - FORMCRAFT Advised the board and shareholders on strategy development and raising capital to more reliably grow revenue and accelerate growth with low capital involvement. The new strategy involved exiting some markets, developing others, increasing the use of third parties and re-focusing the company as a manufacturer and innovator. DEAL PRINCIPAL – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOL IN SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT Lead role in reviewing an artificial intelligence infused multi-platform social media management and scraping tool, with the sports content management as the initial market. Assisted the founders establish a due diligence team. Determined the stop/go criteria and formulated the business strategy and model. BUSINESS ADVISOR - AKSELOS Advise this Massachusetts Institute of Technology spin-out on local market entry which facilitated the establishment of local partners. CORPORATE ADVISORY & CAPITAL RAISING – EMPIRE OIL & GAS (ASX listed) Raised $US15.1m in debt from a Perth-based Private Equity fund. CORP. ADVISORY & CAPITAL RAISING – RISPACS (PRE-IPO) Led the introduction of the business to several investors, from which timing for a launch into SE Asia could be judged. Assisted in the development of the Information Memorandum, Pitch Deck and Term Sheet. STRATEGIC & SUCCESSION PLANNING – ROESNER Reviewed an acquisition opportunity and advised on a less capital-intensive approach. Advised on succession planning and on the commercial development of their new App and hardware system.
Investment Director / Project Leader / Mining & Commodity Trading Leader
McRae InvestmentsInvestment Director / Project Leader / Mining & Commodity Trading Leader
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2013Perth, AustraliaThe firm’s investment focus and operations were based on the entrepreneurial style of Harold Clough. Its investments included nickel and coal mining operations in Indonesia, a waste management business, property development, technology commercialisation ventures, property developments, a tyre distribution business, an iron ore mine in Brazil and offshore oil and gas developments in PNG. I advised on, and frequently led, the evaluation of new opportunities and divestments from existing assets. I also often led discussions on investment evaluation, due diligence, financial modelling, risk mitigation, strategic planning and corporate structuring. I established and was the Chief Executive of the company’s Singapore-based nickel ore and coal trading business and successfully navigated the trade impacts of the GFC. I built and led the Group's prime US$100m+ trading relationships throughout Asia most notably with BHP Billiton, JFE Shoji and Holcim Cement. I also led the development of new mining QC systems (ROM to Customer) that optimised pricing across customers and unlocked a min. of $US6 a tonne price increase with no additional capital outlay. I guided the Group’s investment in medical equipment distributor Medevco from deal origination to exit via merger with Allied Medical Ltd and subsequent back door listing into BioMD Ltd. The group formed as a result is called Admedus Ltd (ASX:AHZ), a leading participant in the regenerative medicine market. McRae sold its shares in 2013 and achieved a ROI of > 250%. I led the Group's passive $500k investment in a digital mapping technology specialist Nearmap Ltd (ASX:NEA). McRae sold its shares in 2013 to achieve a ROI > 200%. I managed the firm’s investment in mining manufacturer and service provider Davies Wear Plates, led the talent engagement and subsequent turnaround in that investment for McRae.
CEO
Oi! Toys LtdCEO
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2006Perth, New York, Hong Kong, MunichLaunched Oi! Toys as an aggregation play comprising 11 existing unit trusts each containing intellectual property in the toy industry. Performed a complex relative valuation process across the entities and negotiated settlement on Sale and Purchase terms with each trustee. Subsequently performed a Rights Issue and launched and led the global licensing program with the toy industry majors such as Hasbro, Mattel, Spin Master, MGA Entertainment etc.
Investment Manager
TechStart AustraliaInvestment Manager
Jan. 1998 - Sep. 2004Perth, AustraliaLed the identification of new opportunities, performed due diligence, conducted market assessments and business planning at this leading technology incubator. Broad industry exposure across: medical technology, biotech, information technology, consumer goods, mining technology, entertainment and advertising.
Optomechanical Engineer
SpecTerra ServicesOptomechanical Engineer
Jan. 1996 - Jan. 1998

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