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About me
BAdmin Lead (UNE) Adv Dip PS (EM) Dip PS (EM), Dip VET, Dip TD&D, Dip QA Chartered Manager
Awarded the Emergency Service Medal for distinguished service to the NSW State Emergency Service and internationally certified as an Emergency Manager in 2024. With over 40 years of leadership across Defence, corporate and emergency management sectors, I bring deep expertise in governance, capability development, strategic planning and operational analysis.
Known for building high-performing and inclusive teams under pressure, I specialise in stakeholder engagement, consensus-driven leadership, and delivering results that align with both business and social objectives. I actively contribute to industry growth through advisory roles, governance reviews, and mentoring, with a consistent focus on developing organisational resilience and response capability.
Invited guest to podcasts in UK on people and culture. Published academic book chapters in the USA and articles on human factors in Australia.
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Let's get to know each other a little
Welcome to my business practice. With over 40 years of experience, I am dedicated to delivering personalised and bespoke solutions focusing on integrity, collaboration, and excellence. Whether you are seeking advice on a complex business matter or simply need options for your organisation, I am here to assist you.
Biography & experience
Expertise in business strategies and operational systems and practices as well as extensive experience in emergency management and culture throughout my career.
1992 - PRESENT - PRINCIPAL CONSULTATION - AUSGLYN PTY LTD
- Executive level leadership and management experience both as a consultant and on secondment across Australia
- Develop Board senior executive and operational solutions to both the public and private sector
- Past member of Ministerial Advisory Boards. Published academic chapters and articles as well as lead response operations to emergencies across Australia.
sTRAGEIC PANEL MEMBER
- Member of three organisation's strategic panels, providing advice and leading projects from business acquisitions to people and culture development.
2025 - PHD STUDENT CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY
- Critical thinking and decision-making under time constraints during emergencies or disasters
Awards & honours
Federal Awards and HonoursAustralian Honours and Awards
Emergency Service Medal.National Emergency Medal (Awaiting issue).Australian Defence and Long Service Medal with clasps.Australian National Medal with clasps.Australian Defence Medal.Australian Army
Division Commander’s Commendation.
Division Commander's Certificate of MeritState Level
NSW SES Commissioners' Commendation and bar.NSW SES Long Service Medal with clasps.NSW SES Life Member.
NSW SES Certificate of Appreciation (2)NSW Bushfire 2019-2020 Citation.Queensland Cyclone and Flood Citation.