Bruce Gregory - Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Bruce retired in 2016 after 22 years, since then Jamieson York, Michael Sullivan, Brian Kelly, Victor Quiroz, Sam Ponder, Carlo Stupar, and Allan Gatenby "the team" are the experts available to assist our clients achieve outstanding results in their careers, including moving upward, sideways, out or starting their own business. Sanju Saha - Chief HR Generalist & People Culture specialist, A Master of Business Administration (Human Resources), Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) and, and Member, Society of Human Resources Development. Certificate Program in Digital HR, People Analytics and Design Thinking, 20+ years of experience and multi-industry experience in customer focused roles, 10 years of experience as a Human Resource Generalist in dynamic global organisations as Senior Human Resources Director, Asia Pacific, Vice President People & Culture roles in Asia Pacific and India. In each role I have been the HR Leader providing strategic advice and support to senior and executive management relating to complex people and organisational development strategies most recently in my role as Senior Human Resources Director, Asia Pacific for Smith and Nephew Healthcare. Currently contracting with Bruce Gregory Associates as a senior HR Generalist guiding organisations by;
Partnering with business leaders and applicable HRBP (s) to provide recommendations for organisational design.
Creating effective change management plans for HR and business initiatives.
Overseeing the cyclical end-to-end Performance Review and Development process.
Leading new HR professionals through all employee relations matters, including how to provide advice and counsel to managers concerning employee performance, policy adherence, harassment, compliance violations, grievances, conflicts, and union matters for Global organisations;
HR Toolkit - Providing a well-rounded and commercially focused HR toolkit that includes the ability to translate strategy into operational goals, Business Partnering – Serving as the primary business partner to provide Human Resource expertise & solutions to business leaders; provide guidance in organizational structure to meet future business needs; partner with field and Global HR teams to ensure implementation of HR programs or solutions and Change Management - working closely and consistently with management and associates to driving major change programs in complex environments resulting in;
Building Morale - increasing productivity and retention; analyse trends and metrics in the business & partner with other HR functions to develop solutions, programs and policies; budget planning & management.
Performance Management – leading the formal annual Performance Management Process; including goal setting, performance feedback, identify & address people performance issues.
Employee Relations - Leading Employee Engagement initiatives, including yearly employee engagement survey, and developing & carrying out detailed action plans & driving follow up; managing and investigating employee relations issues; ensuring a fair employment practices environment; promoting company core values through leadership, behaviour and interactions.
Investigations and Employee Relations - constant experienced managing investigations and employee relations
Labour Relations – Identifying, analysing and effectively managing industrial relations issues according to legislative regulations, ethical business standards & company policy.
HR Administration – Driving accurate and effective employee administration; ensuring associates are paid correctly and timely; managing and monitoring SOX compliance.
Compensation & Benefits – Implementation and management of corporate compensation and benefit plans; providing compensation support including offers to new hires, approval of promotions & salary adjustments; managing corporate annual merit increase and executive bonus process.
Compliance – Ensuring the business complies with local legal requirements by keeping up to date on (new) legislation; recommending & enforcing adherence to requirements.
Employment Law, Regulatory and Legal Reporting Requirements – My knowledge and responsibilities of being the expert in employment related laws, regulatory and legal reporting requirements are acknowledged by my leadership colleagues, peers and teams and demonstrated by the excellent results over 10+ years.
Michael Sullivan PNG lawyer & council member of the Science & Technology Council of Papua New Guinea (ie PNG’s peak science and technology research body) has agreed to join with www.brucegregoryassociates.com to take on the role as senior consultant oil, gas and energy. He will be partnering investors interested in PNG opportunities and working on IPOs for exciting prospects. Michael is a partner at Leahy Lewin Lowing Sullivan Lawyers, APAC based Sydney Fiji and Port Moresby. Michael is currently President of the PNG-European Union Business Council and a Director of African Continental Energy Limited, Asian Oil & Gas (PNG) Limited, United Stationery Supplies (PNG) Limited, Origin Energy PNG Holdings Limited, Community Housing (PNG) Limited, Parker Drilling PNG Limited and Corporate Solutions Limited. Michael was formerly General Counsel and Group Secretary of ASX listed oil and gas company, Oil Search Limited and Executive General Manager Legal and General Counsel at ASX listed gold miner Lihir Gold Limited-. Michael is not only a global specialist in oil, gas and energy he also works in the areas of mining, public companies and aviation as well. Recent private sector companies with whom he has acted include Hanjung Power Ltd, Woodside Petroleum Limited, Citibank Limited and New Britain Palm Oil Limited,. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics & Japanese), Bachelor of Laws and Master of Lawws., For details contact Michael Sullivan Email: sullivan@llls.com.pg Mobile: +61-414-863-333 121 I Level 5, MRDC Haus Corner Champion Parade and Musgrave St, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Brian Kelly - VIC TAS SA WA Europe -Senior Executive / C Level & Directorship Mentor & Executive Coach & Job Search Specialist Brian has an impressive senior executive career spanning the past twenty five years. He has worked at Chief Executive and General Management level with key roles in Business Operations, Customer Service and Sales and Marketing. A successful entrepreneur, Brian is currently Managing Director of Business Management Advisory. He possesses a strong background in retail and business operations enabling him to work with independently owned businesses and individuals, providing a full range of performance improvement services. Prior to this, Brian was Chief Executive Officer of Retravision Southern, a $500M retail business, which manages 150 independently-owned consumer electronics and durables stores in Australia. In this period he also occupied a position with the Executive Board of Retravision Australia. Brian has also held senior management positions with significant local and international companies, including Schindler, Pioneer Electronics, Cadbury Schweppes and Myer. Throughout his career, Brian has demonstrated his skills as an effective leader and communicator at all levels. He brings an accomplished track record in business planning, HR management, budget management and change management to C-F-S Career Management. His portfolio of success includes mentoring individuals to increase revenue and profitability, reduce costs and exceed objectives. Brian has worked with a number of private company boards, industry councils as well as public unlisted company boards as part of his corporate leadership role with Retravision. Having served on Board Committees covering areas of Finance and Audit, Remuneration and Nomination, Brian therefore brings with him senior experience in governance, guidance and advocacy as both a Board Member and as a senior executive working across a number of industries. Brian is an Accredited Associate of the Institute of Independent Business, an Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, and is a member of The CEO Institute, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australian Centre for Retail Studies, Australian Marketing Institute and the International Institute of Directors and Managers.
Sam Ponder - QLD NT APAC - SME, Business Start-Ups Water, Organic Agriculture and Agri Specialist Sam is an experienced executive coach and career manager. A former Managing Director of an international accreditation organisation based in Germany and CEO of Australia's Agriculture Chemical industry accreditation service. He has over 20 years’ in senior management roles in corporate, non government and the not-for-profit sectors. He has consulted at senior level Internationally with governments and NGO's alike, Federal, Sate and Local governments within Australia and has directed a broad range of governance and strategic activities including financial, Board and Director management, marketing, operations, IT and cloud Systems development, quality assurance and HR functions within organisations.
His former roles include Managing Director of Accreditation Services International GmbH based in Germany, General Manager of the National Association of Sustainable Agriculture Australia, a founding Director of the Water Stewardship Initiative and General Manager of Agsafe Limited. Through his previous roles he is well versed in mentoring and providing career counselling to colleagues and employees. His commercial experience spans the agribusiness, regional development, financial, light manufacturing, property management and international accreditation and certification within the socio/environmental and natural resource sector. Currently Sam is working on a number of projects as founder and Managing Director of a consulting business offering bespoke integrity systems and a range of custodial services to internationally based businesses from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Sam has an MBA in Agribusiness from the University of New England, Armidale. Carlo Stupar NSW Sydney Central Coast & Hunter Region -mobile phones, mobile devices, home phones and broadband internet specialist- previously executive in Sporting Clubs, Physical Education and Leisure. Carlo has a Bachelor of Education (Major Physical Education), 17 years’ experience in Telco and 12 years in hospitality management and is a Track & Field Coach – Level 2. Carlo is a professional with a passion for delivering quality results and 20 years of experience in club management and Telstra. He has been congratulated by various of his senior managers for being innovative in the conduct of business when faced with challenges and ability to consult with relevant and necessary stakeholders as required to ensure a quality outcome. Carlo is focused on helping his clients to achieve their aspirations by using his vast experience and business expertise.
Carlo spent 17 years in Telstra rising to National Business Operations Specialist Telstra- National Broadband Network responsible for Customer Service in the complex NBN project of drawing together wired communication: copper, optical and hybrid fibre-coaxial; and radio communication: satellite and fixed wireless networks at 121 Points of Interconnect (POI) typically located in Telstra owned telephone exchanges throughout Australia.
Australian Corporate Supplies Group as Sales and Marketing Manager Central Coast NSW promoting office requirements (stationery, printers, copiers, toners, document supply, IT software and IT training solutions). ACS Group designs and delivers complete supply solutions for clients large and small including Australia’s biggest and brightest. Key responsibilities involved managing all the sales and marketing promotions. Successfully achieving outstanding sales growth over previous years by gaining the contract for Westfield Tuggerah
Carlo spent 12 years as Manager Mingara Sports and Recreation Club where he successfully created a very successful family based sporting & recreation facility for the residents of the entire Central Coast Region.
Allan Gatenby CMF, JP MEd, Grad Dip Leadership, BA, Dip Teach, Cert IV TAE, Allan, a BGA adviser, is an internationally accredited Career Management Fellow. He holds a Masters in Education (Leadership and Management), specializing in leadership and change and change management. He also has qualifications in Investigation and Conciliation, OHS, Choice Theory, Reality Therapy and Lead Management. He has trained as a facilitator with Franklin Covey Foundation and the Glasser Institute.
Allan is seen as a leader among leaders. He is currently holds Directorships with ACPi Training, ICCI, Well-being Australia; Past President,Association of Career Professionals International (Australian Chapter), Past President of the NSW Division of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA).He is currently a member of the Governance Committee of CDAA.
He is an international presenter and trainer. He has presented at conferences in India, Canada, UAE; invited by the University of Putra and the Malaysian government to present 3 papers at the International C.A.R.E. Conference in 2006. This was as a result of the paper he gave at the International Education Community Conference in Beijing 2 years earlier. He was asked to speak on behalf of all Australian presenters at the concluding session of this conference.
He was nominated for award offered by the National Institute for Quality Teaching and School Leadership in 2005. He recently chaired the 2nd Annual Conference on Performance Management and recently honored by being recognized by the Stanford Who’s Who for his contribution to training and development in change management.
Recently he co-wrote an article titled “Coaching Tips for Leaders” published the Leadership Review.
Specialties: Leadership, Change Management, Practice development, Mentoring. Education, Training