- Promentor really understood our business and the problems we have to face...
- The ‘QRS Report’ has unearthed numerous areas that need work...
- We have quickly increased our chance of successful outcomes with our investments...
- They have a proven process, supported by a real hands on approach to turning businesses around...
The people behind promentor
John Abagia
John has vast experience with particular expertise in profit contribution and
in depth financial analysis.
Rob Alderman
Rob has undertaken many consultative roles for Ford Motor Company at
various overseas, interstate and local operations to develop corrective
action/implementation plans. Rob’s management style encouraged employees to participate and assume
ownership of initiatives, which enabled operating teams to perform to their full
potential. Rob was appointed Operations Manager at Ajax Fasteners and assumed
responsibility for the launch of their new facility integrating the activities
from five individual manufacturing sites (overseas, interstate and local) into
two plants. He undertook a consultancy assignment at a large Victorian public
hospital which entailed defining existing practices from patient booking to pre
admission clinic, day procedures, through to the operating theatre, highlighting
deficiencies and opportunities.
Tim Alderman
Tim Alderman has a Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Graduate
Diplomas in Management and Information Technology. Tim has developed
information systems for Ford Motor Company, Autoliv Australia, Air International
and Olex Cables. In addition to Tim’s ability to provide cost effective database
solutions he has project management, commissioning, launch and industrial engineering
experience. He has engineered and commissioned new manufacturing facilities and
successfully launched several products. Tim displays strong analytical acumen
and excellent problem solving skills. Tim is currently retained by Olex Cables
and provides essential information systems requirements to meet their operational
needs.
Bruce Bryant
Bruce has over 15 years of ‘C’ level Executive and corporate advisory
experience, gained working for a range of organisations in Australia, London
and Johannesburg. He has particular skills in assisting businesses to grow and
meet their full market potential and maximising their value through commercial,
market, funding and investment arrangements. Bruce has been instrumental in contract
negotiations of $1 Billion, savings of $70M, increase in top line by $15M and
funding of $70M, through various assignments. Bruce is a Chartered Accountant
of Australia and South Africa and has a Post Graduate Diploma of Marketing Management
[Aust], a Bachelor of Accounting Science and a Bachelor of Corporate Finance
Business Science from the University of Cape Town. Bruce is also a Member of
the Turnaround Management Association of Australia.
Tony Hill
Tony is a seasoned Senior Sales Executive in Sales
and Business Development and has more than 20 years experience in sales
management and business planning. Tony’s areas of expertise includes the broad scoping
and management of highly complex industry initiatives across all levels of government
and the private sector. Tony is experienced in negotiating multi million dollar
contracts and acquisitions and has worked with organisations such as SENSI, Telstra,
NEC and the Melbourne Grand Prix Corporation along with the Commonwealth, Victorian
and Queensland Governments.
Russell Hutton
Russell has held senior management roles including Managing Director/General
Manager/Business Development Director within growing technical organisations.
He has a track record of generating significant bottom line growth through
business restructure, building strategic alliances, global business development
and creating entrepreneurial opportunities. The roles have ranged from
private growing companies to a major global public telecommunications
division. Russell has Applied Science and Business Administration degrees.
Terry A. Mcleod
Terry has more than 20 years experience in procurement and logistics
and has a strong mechanical engineering background. He has held senior
procurement positions with organisations such as Repco, Ingersoll-Rand
Australia, Davey Pumps, Black & Decker and Orica and is experienced
in the automotive, mining, homewares, power tools and chemical industries.
Terry has extensive experience in the set up of offshore planning and
logistics departments for production, international purchasing and
logistics, following large scale JV’s between Australian and
Chinese Companies.
Alistair [Sam] Matheson
Sam has in depth experience gained over 3 decades working with a range
of organisations in management, consulting and business development roles.
As a consultant, Sam has specialist skills working across a range of
service providers and on specialised projects including the development
and establishing of franchise systems. Sam also has a strong real estate
background in marketing, sales and leasing, he is a retained advisor
to a large NFP aged care provider and is a member of the Minister for
Housing’s Strategic Advisory Committee. Sam has a Certificate of
Marketing from RMIT he is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and a board member
of many NFP, industry and business associations.
Andrew Meakin
Andrew has over 20 years experience in retail and wholesale funds management,
private banking including advisory stockbroking and financial planning.
Prior to his finance career, Andrew held a number of positions in the
manufacturing and construction industries. Andrew has significant expertise
in business restructuring, product development, corporate finance,
business development and marketing. Andrew has held positions as chief
executive officer plus senor distribution and investment roles for
a number of financial service providers, including the Commonwealth
Bank of Australia. Currently Andrew is a special adviser to one of
Australia’s largest commercial loan originators and is chairman
of an Australian information technology firm. Andrew holds a BA in
Economics and Industrial Relations, Master of Management and an Advanced
Diploma of Financial Services.
Geoff Norcott
Geoff has extensive management experience having
spent 15 years with Ford, followed by 14 years as the Director of Diversified
Products at Repco. Whilst at Repco, Geoff developed and executed strategies
to close, joint venture and/or sell non-core businesses. Geoff went on
to become Group Vice President of Assa Abloy in the UK, which involved
numerous joint ventures and acquisitions, following that as Executive
Vice President of Assa Abloy AB and President of Assa Abloy Asia Pacific.
Geoff has a Honours Degree in Industrial Engineering.
Joe Perera
Joe has held CFO and VP positions across a range of industries including
pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. As CFO for Assa Abloy Asia Pacific
Joe oversaw the growth in the company from A$270M to A$550M in a period
of 5 years and was responsible for the integration of improved performance
management systems, budgeting and planning processes. Joe has specialist
experience in the translation of manufacturing from high cost countries
to China and the implementation of systems to facilitate e-business,
sharing services across multiple international sites for significant
cost and efficiency improvements. Joe has successfully completed 11
acquisitions in Australia, New Zealand, Korea and China totaling A$340M,
the integration of these entities, the structuring of taxation benefits,
the implementation of compliance programs, the managing of cost reductions
and profit improvements. Joe is a CPA, an associate Member of the Chartered
Institute of Cost & Management Acc. UK. and has a Post Graduate
Diploma in Accounting and Finance and a Graduate Diploma in Management.
Ian Richards
As Senior Manufacturing Manager of Kodak Australia,
Ian re-engineered processes to significantly improve productivity and
the quality of both film and packaging for domestic and overseas markets.
He also introduced new, highly automated equipment to enhance productivity.
Ian holds an Engineering Degree.
Gary Tescher
Gary was the founder and CEO of Newtronics Pty Ltd.
Gary created this electronics company from a shell to annual sales of
AUD$30M per annum, employing 150 people and holding 80% of the market
share. Gary has also led projects in mergers, acquisitions and operations
improvement. Gary has a solid understanding of the telecommunications
and manufacturing industry, restructuring many Telco’s, multinational
manufacturing and service companies owned by large overseas organisations.
Gary holds an MBA and an Engineering Degree.
Brian Treadwell
Brian’s career has been predominantly in the automotive industry
with 35 years of management experience in both the UK and Australia.
The majority of that time was spent managing Manufacturing Engineering
Groups with responsibilities for new product manufacturing and planning
involving tooling, facilities and plant engineering. Major projects included
the design, engineering and installation of a complex, flexible assembly
operation involving robotics with integrated conveyor systems. It was
awarded the highest Australian Quality Award and, more importantly, reduced
operating costs by $25M over 2 years.
Ex-Manufacturing Director of Electrolux and Lockwood, Brian increased profitability significantly through process re-engineering / restructuring of resources and negotiation with militant unions for both business units. Brian has also renegotiated supply agreements with significant savings to the client while simplifying the reporting structures in many organisations, saving a significant amount of money. Brian holds an Engineering and Management Degree.