Meet Our Business Advisors
Welcome to the Executive Hub, where our team of experienced and skilled business advisors is dedicated to helping you navigate complex challenges. With a wealth of expertise and diverse skills, our advisors partner with your organisation to drive sustainable growth and success. Let us work together to unlock your business's potential.
Suzanne Murphy
Culture to Strategy Alignment, Brand & Marketing Strategy Advisory
With over 25 years of experience across 3 continents, in businesses from global manufacturing to distribution to retail, leading multi discipline teams in branding, marketing, product development, customer service and experience. Her expertise comes from the following results:
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Launched and built multi-million dollar brands on a global scale across the consumer packaged goods sector.
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Managed celebrity brands with global expansion of many categories of products and experiences.
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Expertise in leadership training and development programs for business growth and executive coaching.
Business Advisor
Robert Lloyd
Business Advisory
Robert brings over 40 years of extensive industry experience, including leadership roles in national and international companies within various sectors.
His areas of expertise include:
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Business consulting with Federal and State Governments
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Managing marketing, sales, and operations for national companies
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Growth facilitation for a diverse portfolio of businesses, contributing to an aggregate turnover of over $3 Billion annually
Associate
Richard Turner
Business Advisory
Richard is a renowned Australian Entrepreneur, Leader and Innovator. He has founded four successful companies/organisations across four different industry sectors, was Australian Entrepreneur of the Year for the Cleantech sector in 2010, South Australian Entrepreneur of the Year for two of those companies 14 years apart (1996 & 2010) and his most recent venture, ZEN Energy was recognised as the fastest growing company in South Australia for 2010 & 2011 and the 4th fastest growing company in Australia in 2012 (BRW magazine). ZEN is now the largest Clean Energy Generator and Retailer in Australia supplying electricity to large segments of the Commercial and Industrial market. Richard is a specialist in re-invention and industry disruption, he is passionate about sustainability and wants to ideally assist companies that are driving change for the better, believe in their purpose and add value to future generations.
Richard has now put a lifetime of learnings in starting and scaling successful businesses into his book "The Essential Entrepreneur" released by Wiley Publishing globally in November 2022.
Associate
Lowen Partridge
Family Business And Branding
Lowen, a seasoned Certified Practising Marketer, brings over 20 years of consulting experience across diverse sectors such as construction, finance, food and wine, health, retail, local government, manufacturing and tourism.
Her areas of expertise include:
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Creating competitive and authentic brands
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Driving brand development and sales through strategic marketing
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Advising family businesses on establishing Family Councils and developing Family Charters
Associate
Brenton Leitch
Business Advisory And Productivity Programs
With a strong focus on enhancing productivity, profitability, and sustainability within enterprises, Brenton specializes in:
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Management team coaching and enterprise improvement programs
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Creating impactful business improvement and planning tools
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Recognised for business strategy expertise and extensive industry award adjudication experience
Associate
Audra McCarthy
Finance and Business Improvement Services
As the former CEO of Australia’s leading defence industry association, the Defence Teaming Centre, Audra successfully advocated for increased recognition and better payment terms for Australian SMEs in defence-related procurements.
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Expertise in CFO and business improvement services
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In addition to her Bachelor of Commerce, Audra holds qualifications in project management, program management (MSP), Lean Six Sigma and balanced scorecard reporting.
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In 2015, Audra was admitted as a fellow to CPA Australia and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
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She has worked in the defence sector for over fifteen years, with time spent equally in the public and private sectors.
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She is a strong advocate for Australian industry and is highly respected in the defence sector for providing pragmatic business advice easily implemented by small businesses.
Associate
David Watts
Leadership programs, Sales and Mediation
David has extensive experience working with leading Australian companies such as David Jones, Gillette, Arnott’s Biscuits, Diageo, Lion, and CUB, enabling him to offer the following expertise:
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Expertise in Culture, Capability, Strategy, Operations, and Leadership
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Proven track record of implementing strategic plans for business growth and development
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Seasoned workshop facilitator and mentor, adept at driving positive changes in organizational culture and leadership capabilities.
Associate
Sarah Leo
People & Culture and General Management
Sarah is a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience in professional services, manufacturing, communications, and education sectors.
Her expertise lies in the following areas:
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Leadership and team development through complex transitions
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Strategic governance structuring and operational optimization
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Qualified family business advisor, specializing in facilitating family business forum meetings for collaborative growth