Since resigning from Task in March 2001 I have been exploring various opportunities involving equity participation as well as a focus for my executive skills where my experience and knowledge can be leveraged effectively.

The following projects are either underway or being considered. My mission over the next 3 to 6 months is to refine this list and any additional opportunities, to a focus on which to concentrate my energies.

Task Technology is a world leading supplier of retail automation systems to the oil industry, and has established operations in Europe and Asia.

Under my leadership Task envisaged & developed a services-led high growth strategy. In my first year we re-established contractual relationships, strengthening service processes in support and project engineering, and establishing an internet enabled services backbone. In my second year I championed the development of an ASP offering to deliver Task’s IP through a new revenue and relationship model.

Shareholder and Board participated in the aggressive integration of the wider group of companies, with ultimate success immediately before my departure.

My resignation from Task was prompted by my determination to refocus my efforts on equity opportunities.

An acquisition, turn-around, re-vision and trade-sale project of 22 months duration from plan through execution.

Mana Systems was a financially distressed software services house with a deep dependence on a twilight account. I was recruited to manage the business in late 95 through a period of falling revenues and financial insolvency. I assembled an MBO team in early 96, formed a new vision for the business, and led the team through its execution.

During my involvement Mana Group became a leading software supplier to both general practice and hospitals in New Zealand, securing from a zero-start the strongest market share in clinical systems.

The company established itself uniquely in a vital strategic position, facilitating the eventual integration of primary and secondary health care systems.

Mana was sold in 1998 to merge with another medical systems provider.

Compass / PTP was formed as a direct response marketing concept developer. The company specialised in creating innovative, high-involvement interactive audio products. This field is novel and presents unique challenges to the consumer marketer as well as exercising creative talent.

Launching our first dial-up game in early 1994 to great success (Double Up Trivia), we developed a number of further successful telephone gaming products, and quickly grew to become the dominant competitor in this field.

A spin-off company (First Capital Ltd) was formed to develop a promising international call business. PTP ceased operations in NZ in 1999 to permit its directors to concentrate on other business activities; IP associated with First Capital has recently been signed into a joint venture with an international calling card provider. The newly formed JV launched operations in May 2001.

Assignments with various clients. Particularly active in marketing strategy and mergers & acquisitions. Selected clients & achievements included:

Transport Fuel Systems Ltd 1995: Facilitated MBO from CHH

Medical Computer Services Ltd 1994: Business Appraisal; negotiated sale

South Waikato District Council 1993: District Economic Development study

Transport Fuel Systems (subsidiary of CHH) provided project services internationally in fuels and bio-energy research & application, and engine emissions reduction.

Was 2-IC in business. Managed key accounts relationships, directed R&D & operations activities. Personally managed many projects in Australia, Canada, Chile, Argentina, France, including several international OEM relationships (Renault, Mack, Cummins).

Championed & negotiated acquisition of Tartarinini agency. Responsible for growth & profitability. Doubled revenues & market share over 3 years. Grew from 30% of TFS revenues in 91, to 70% in 93.

I prefer an enabling approach in which I collaborate with peers and provide them with wide latitude to achieve shared goals. My team finds that I challenge pre-conceptions and formulae, while rapidly embracing efficient practices. I accelerate change while reserving energy for focus points. I am often described as visionary, challenging, demanding and stimulating.