andrew fenlon - resume - 9 january 2017

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Andrew Fenlon MBA FCA Strategic public sector leader with proven commercial, stakeholder and negotiation skills A successful leader, manager and lead consultant of professional service organisations providing services in areas including: Consultancy Leadership development Facilitation Commercial advice Policy advice Strategy Community Engagement Organisational design Contract management Program management Negotiation Change management Probity Risk Governance Stakeholder management Executive coaching Professional Profile Skilled consultant and provider of development services – primarily focused on supporting women into senior roles . A commercial general director who adds significant value to the public sector by prior involvement in a wide range of industry sectors in Australia, the US and EU. Experienced lead negotiator on behalf of Government - includes multi-million dollar commercial negotiations. Possesses strong knowledge and expertise of the interface between government and private sector, built on employment in both areas. Strong understanding of risks and transparency in the public sector and appropriate mitigation strategies, including probity and governance structures. A collaborative leader with flair and a track record of developing and retaining high performing professional service teams who commit discretionary effort to achieving desired results. Has a reputation for getting things done, often working on complex problems in compressed timeframes. mobile: 0421 575 700 email: [email protected] .au web: www.fastleadership.com.au Linkd: au.linkedin.com/in/andrewfenlon/ post: 6 Spring Street Sandringham

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Page 1: Andrew Fenlon - Resume - 9 January 2017

Andrew Fenlon MBA FCA

Strategic public sector leader with proven commercial, stakeholder and negotiation skills

A successful leader, manager and lead consultant of professional service organisations providing services in areas including:

Consultancy Leadership development FacilitationCommercial advice Policy advice StrategyCommunity Engagement Organisational design Contract managementProgram management Negotiation Change managementProbity Risk GovernanceStakeholder management Executive coaching

Professional Profile

Skilled consultant and provider of development services – primarily focused on supporting women into senior roles.

A commercial general director who adds significant value to the public sector by prior involvement in a wide range of industry sectors in Australia, the US and EU.

Experienced lead negotiator on behalf of Government - includes multi-million dollar commercial negotiations. Possesses strong knowledge and expertise of the interface between government and private sector, built on employment in both areas. Strong understanding of risks and transparency in the public sector and appropriate mitigation strategies, including probity and governance structures.

A collaborative leader with flair and a track record of developing and retaining high performing professional service teams who commit discretionary effort to achieving desired results.

Has a reputation for getting things done, often working on complex problems in compressed timeframes.

Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity. Has the skill to explain complexity through the use of clear language and action, enabling people to understand, commit and take action themselves.

QualificationsFellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (England and Wales)MBA from Roffey Park, Sussex University

mobile: 0421 575 700email: [email protected]: www.fastleadership.com.auLinkd: au.linkedin.com/in/andrewfenlon/post: 6 Spring Street

SandringhamVictoria 3191

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Resume of Andrew Fenlon

A selection of key competenciesLeadership & Management

Successfully performed leadership and management roles - includes professional service organisations, multi-disciplinary teams, public and private sectorExperienced in building high performing service organisations, through recruitment, retrenchment, training and education, achieving desired outcomesCreator and facilitator of effective leadership and management development programs

Strategy - creation and implementationCreated, negotiated and successfully managed complex change strategies in sensitive environments - both public and private sectors including:

Creating and growing professional service organisations includingestablishing and refining service offering of Minerals Development Victoriacreating the Business and Financial Advisory Branch for DOIgrowing a chartered accountants branch office

Recovery programs - for colleges and subsidiaries of public companiesReengineering programs - for colleges and subsidiaries of public companies

Commercial adviceQualified Chartered Accountant, MBA and international corporate experienceCreated and ran a commercial advisory services organisation for DOIProvided advice in relation to significant State projectsStrong knowledge of both private and public sector operation (from work in both areas)Led and provided support to State on commercial aspects of significant litigationExtensive experience in procurement and contract management

Communication - including Stakeholder, Community and negotiationSuccessfully led significant negotiations on behalf of the State with private sectorExperienced and clear communicator - both oral and writtenQuickly establish and build strong working relationshipsAble to influence others, using innovative solutions, engagement and evidenced based approachesSignificant experience in stakeholder management up to and including State Minister level

Project and program: management and governanceSignificant expertise in initialising large and complex projectsManaged business case development and assessment, including financial analysisAssisted in creating project and program governance arrangementsExperience in bringing errant projects (and companies) back on courseExperienced member of project control boardsSuccessfully managed significant, sensitive and high profile projects for the State

Financial ManagementFellow of the Institute of Chartered AccountantsCFO roles in both public and private entities (for UK and US public company subsidiaries)Created and implemented risk assessments and management plansTrained and experienced in reengineering techniques

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Resume of Andrew Fenlon

Employment summary - Australia - post 2001Employer Period Role Main achievements ResultsMinerals Development Victoria (DEDJTR Victoria, Australia)

Oct 14 – Jun 2017(fixed term contract)

Director As the first Director, moved the organisation through the storming phase to performing, undertaking unique programs as pilots to inform policy developmentbrought a strategic focus to the future operationsran the learning syndicate program for VPSCIIN for 30 participants (oversubscribed)

3 strategic areas identified (Community Consultation, Extractives and Minerals) and effort aligned to theseTARGET grant program ($15million) made realCompleted the extractives supply and demand project to 2050 (landmark study)Increased community and stakeholder focus – built a leading teamIncreased commercial focus30 participants learnt more about soft skill development

Fast Track Leadership Pty Ltd

Jan 2008 – Oct 14

Founder, Director & Consultant

Delivered a wide range of successful products and services primarily for the public sector

All projects delivered successfully (see last page for details)

Department of Infrastructure

Jun 2002 – Jan 08

Director, Commercial Division

Created the first internal consulting commercial advisory arm in government in Australia - built this to 25 professionalsProvided an integrated range of internal consulting services to significant, high value, Government projects

Government saved over $5million pa by not using external contractorsContractors had professional internal point of contact - leading to better briefing and advice being received

Hyperform Consulting

Nov 2001 – May 02

Consultant (moved to Australia - self employed)

Created several business cases for Monash University

Business case funding provided to projects

Employment summary - International (EU & US) - pre 2001 (more information available if needed)Sectors & roles Industries Main achievements ResultsPublic SectorPublic companiesConsultancy

DirectorGeneral ManagerFinance Director

EducationConsultingProject managementEngineeringLogistics and distributionMinerals and extractives

Grew businessesCreated and implemented (recovery) strategiesLed teams through periods of uncertainty and changeReengineered businesses

Created sustainable entitiesTransformed entitiesKept teams as high perfomingSaved entities from closure

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Fast Track projects included - 2008 to 2014Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD)

Provided support to the TAFE reform task force including: input into commercial guidelines; expanding tertiary education in TAFEs; business cases and merger negotiations

Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI, now DELWP)Led the commercial analysis for the State on a significant class action against it by the abalone industry - landmark judgment received for the State on all 4 areas of potential claimForest Protest management: At short notice, devised and implemented a successful project to integrate the new function into the Department by due deadlineProvided executive coaching to senior employees

Department of State Development, Business and Innovation (DSDBI, now DEDJTR)Coal allocation: Preparatory work including potential value of projectsETIS and Victorian Large Scale Solar project: Commercial advice including negotiating terms; State negotiator for re-phased support of the Solar Systems project; implemented leadership and communication program, including coachingAlcoa agreement for Anglesea mine: Led the finalisation of the agreement. Major achievements included: Compliance with the MRSDA; Protecting most of the heath for public use; New Act in November 2011Reintroduced project control boards for significant projects and programs and acted as board memberProvided executive coaching to senior employees

Department of Justice (DOJ)Developed & delivered various personal development (soft skills) programs

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