Leadership & Experience
Experience that connects the dots
Every organisation has its own challenges, but the best solutions rarely come from looking at one problem in isolation.
They come from connecting people, ideas and opportunities in a way that creates clarity and builds confidence.
That's the perspective I bring to every project.
Over more than two decades I've had the privilege of working across executive leadership, manufacturing, infrastructure, communications, sustainability and industry engagement. That journey has taken me from customer service and marketing through to executive leadership, industry strategy and international collaboration giving me a unique understanding of how organisations grow, navigate complexity and create meaningful change.
Today, I help organisations connect the dots between strategy, people and purpose bringing clarity to complexity and confidence to the decisions that shape what's next.
Not simply to solve today's challenges but to build confidence for what's next.
Because one of the greatest strengths I bring isn't expertise in a single discipline.
It's the ability to connect ideas across different functions, industries and stakeholder groups, helping organisations see the bigger picture and move forward with clarity.
After all meaningful change rarely happens in isolation.
It happens when people come together around a shared purpose.
Leadership Journey
Founder Co-Lab International
Executive General Manager Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia (PIPA)
Marketing & Communications leadership
Product & Category management
Innovation
Customer experience leadership
Industry strategy & Executive advisory
Every organisation is different.
So is every project.
Working across a broad range of organisations and industry sectors has taught me that while the technical challenges may vary success is rarely driven by technical expertise alone.
It comes from bringing together the right people, creating a shared understanding and turning good ideas into practical action.
That's the perspective I bring to every engagement helping organisations navigate complexity with clarity, confidence and collaboration.
A broader perspective
Strategic advisory
Executive leadership
Communications & Brand
Technical communication
Stakeholder engagement
Sustainability & Circular economy
Industry strategy & Advocacy
Governance & facilitation
Special projects & Innovation
How I can help
Professional Foundations
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Degree in Marketing and Communications
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Management
Industry Leadership
Director on industry board
Standard and ISO Committees
Technical Advisory Boards
Organising Committee Member for PPCA
Industry roundtables and committees
Let's start a conversation
Every great project starts with a conversation.
Whether you're exploring a new opportunity, navigating change or simply looking for a different perspective, I'd love to hear your story.
Together we can explore what's possible.
Collaboráre – The foundation of Co-Lab Int.
Derived from the Latin 'collaboráre,' meaning 'to work together,' the word collaboration emphasizes the power of combining efforts to achieve greater results. The root 'laborare' means 'to labor or work,' underscoring the value of hard work and shared effort.
At Co-Lab, we believe that when we unite diverse talents and resources, we spark innovation and drive meaningful progress. By blending 'laborare' (work) with 'col-' (together), we create the perfect environment for creativity and collaboration to thrive—delivering results that are bigger, bolder, and more impactful.