Damion's Resume

Damion

Male

CEO/President/General Manager

Live in Australia

Nationality Australia

General Manager
ENERDRIVE
2020.07-Current
(5 years)
Company Introduction：A subsidiary of Dometic Australia Pty Limited, creating solar & power management systems for the Camping, caravanning, 4x4 and marine segments supported by benchmark customer service support across ANZ. Created the conditions to develop & grow the organisation turnover to $61M & 45.4% GP. • Removed 27 legacy IT software systems to implement a fully integrated cloud -based solution capable of growing with the business. At the same time decentralising several functions to allow remote working. • By implementing a robust pricing strategy and managing our COG’s, we have grown our GP to 45.4% with an EBITDA of 16.5% in 2023. • Controlled receivables and cash conversion at 95% within terms achieving our target goals. • Stock on hand measured at $12.8mio with 127 Days on hand @ end of 2023. • Implemented a companywide Workplace Health & Safety plan and positively transformed our safety culture. • Streamlined our Bill of Material and production processes and implemented LEAN manufacturing with the implementation of our new ERP system and rigorous training. • Rebranded our organization and product range following our commitment to sustainability under new ownership guidelines.
Owner
SEC
2018.07-2020.07
(2 years)
• Supported the MD of Hella Australia to create and develop the framework of their 5-year business plan that included change management, one divestiture and the creation and launch of one new business unit. • Acting GM and introduced an entirely new ERP platform for Bainbridge Technologies including a full AR & AP suite.
EXECUTIVE GENERAL MANAGER
Ashdown Ingram Pty Ltd
2016.07-2018.07
(2 years)
• Revenue growth during first 12 months in the role from $265M to $310M by strengthening key relationships with major customers as well as negotiating new service agreements with our major partners. • Introduced and inspired a companywide attitude of corporate social responsibility working closely with Starlight foundation. Proud to share that Ashdown Ingram raised more than $3,4mio AUD for the Starlight foundation. • Merged four separate organisations and executive teams into one streamlined organisation to produce a strong, effective, and efficient executive team that produced results throughout one organisational structure. • Relocated 6 existing Ashdown Ingram branch locations to new purpose-built distribution outlets. • Utilised vendor partnerships in Asia by introducing cross docking initiatives for all inbound freight. This yielded savings more than 14% reductions on COGs from tier one suppliers. • Refreshed vision, purpose, and values while developing our 5-year strategic plan by consulting with staff, partners, and the BOD to ensure proper priorities throughout new organisational structure. • Identified two acquisition prospects and took them through the due-diligence process to being fully acquired. • Implemented end to end S&OP process within the national distribution warehouse improving DIFOT to 96%. • Achieved triple crown status in succession over two years; Revenue growth / GP / EBITDA. • Researched, developed and implemented a product vending initiative for our largest customers but primarily our mining clients
Managing Director
Robert Bosch GmbH
2005.01-2016.07
(12 years)
• Led organisational transformation and espoused culture change initiatives by coaching and training staff on core values and building an effective team that fully served our clients’ needs. • By 2013, optimised workforce by 1/3 reduction as part of a carefully deployed retrenchment and redundancy program. • Reversed declining CSL index and stabilised at 94.3%, previously hovered around 68-72%. • Executed one company divestiture: Beissbarth Wheel & Tyre accessories. • Returned the Australian business to positive net profit both in percentage and dollar contribution. Reduced total SG&A expenses by more than 15 percentage points by improving cost centre management, correcting cash flow inaccuracies, and improving inventory health. • Led the initiative to carve out one division to create a standalone Bosch Motorsport division. • Integrated one acquisition; SPX Service Solution that was rebranded as a new standalone service businesscalled Bosch Automotive Service Solutions specialising in workshop capital equipment and training. • Together we created a vibrant new franchise strategy for the outdated Bosch Car Service program by consulting with its members, industry bodies, Bosch headquarters, and internal and external stakeholders to provide a complimentary car servicing program that fit our vision and values. • Negotiated complex service agreements and established sound working relationships and collaborative arrangements with franchise partners for Australia and New Zealand. • Implemented the first Bosch Automotive Online B2C and B2B web store endorsed by Bosch. • Developed a joint venture partnership with the Super Retail Group and established the first Bosch JV with an external partner and launched the AutoCrew Car servicing program outside of Europe.
Country Sales Manager
TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED
2000.07-2005.01
(5 years)