The collective wisdom of leaders coming together
Across a range of industries, our members share how TEC has enabled them to hone their decision making when facing critical business challenges and drive real growth.
Alister Haigh – Haigh’s Chocolates
A winning recipe of Haigh’s Chocolates is constantly innovating to match changing tastes. 'By combining technical processes with business innovation, Haigh’s Chocolates is certainly taking a long-term approach to innovation.' says Alister, CEO.
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Rob Ashley – PWC
Between 70% to 90% of mergers and acquisitions will ultimately fail. Here’s how Rob Ashley, advisory principal with PricewaterhouseCooper, has been able to counter these challenges and achieve tremendous success.
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Robert Cazzolli – D&D Group
Instead of advising, TEC community challenges members by asking them the right questions. Robert explains how this helped him to stay focused and overcoming financial obstacles that D&D Group was facing. Read the full story to learn how.
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Serina Pace – Pace Lawyers
Serina heads one of South Australia’s top boutique law firms, Pace Lawyers, as its principal practitioner. A combination of sheer willpower, perseverance and the courage to trust in her own convictions, allowed Serina to forge meaningful relationships in which both parties receive value.
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Bronwyn Condon – Marsh & Partners
Building strong teams is a key part of Bronwyn’s management strategy. ‘If you don't have the right people in the right places it can all fall down around you.' she says. Discover how constant innovation and meaningful employee engagement increased Marsh & Partners retention rate.
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James Kemp – Amicus
Rebuilding company’s strategy was not an easy decision for James. Rather than simply try to continue with business as usual, the team at Amicus made a conscious effort to change the way they operate at every level. Strong focus led to a substantial increase in the company's profits.
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Paul Higgins – Dingo Software
'I think often at times we associate innovation with startups. Innovation isn't a one-off, it's something that small-to medium-sized companies bring to industries like mining.' Says Paul, CEO at Dingo. Innovation has become a central part of the business's development and is a core part of the company's DNA.
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Salvatore Malatesta – St Ali Family
Salvatore is an entrepreneur and CEO behind St ALi Family, one of Melbourne's best-known names in the food and beverage sector - specifically in specialty coffee. Started his business career at Melbourne University as owner of a campus coffee shop, to become a pioneer in specialty coffee.
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Paul Kahlert – All Purpose Transport
Paul managed to lead his company through the economic storm to the enviable position in which they stand today, turning over revenue of nearly $40 million. By investing in staff training, All Purpose Transport makes it clear that each individual at the company counts and has an impact on the business.
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Greville Pabst – WBP Property Group
The property market is moving quickly right across Australia, with the industry seeing some major changes. While many businesses have been challenged by market conditions, others have thrived and found new opportunities for growth. This has certainly been the case for Greville Pabst.
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Jeremy Hawkes – Bowhill Engineering
Bowhill Engineering's biggest challenge comes from developing a strategy that is both right for a family-focused business and can also deliver the right level of expertise to clients. CEO Jeremy has invested time in developing a coherent identity for the company.
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Cameron Tuesley – Integral Technology Solutions
Unique challenges in the dynamic IT industry, require an innovative business model. Cameron’s leadership philosophy of empowering his workforce has helped the company reach the level it is at today. 'The key is to hire good talent and let them do their thing, to let them drive the process,' he says.
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