Founded a tech startup, which was named one of Australia’s ‘Coolest’ innovation businesses at the Anthill Magazine Cool Company Awards 2011. Negotiated an advantageous merger with RivusTV and operationalised a new growth strategy and business model within 3 months, enabling the company to pitch as a pre-IPO within 1 year.


RivusTV

Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary

Mergers and Acquisitions

Pre-IPO

Transforming Value Proposition

Strategic Roadmap Planning

Digital Product Development

Monetising Digital Products

Scale-up

R&D Tax Incentive

R&D Investment

Company Secretary Responsibilities

Technology Start-Ups

Innovation and Commercialisation

Start-up Business Model Development

Financial Management and Reporting

Governance, Risk and Compliance

Fulltime - Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary

Impact Leadership Program

Proteus Leadership

Established a new operational division, expanding revenue opportunities for the business by launching an innovative new e-commerce channel. Grew the e-commerce business to be the preferred channel for suppliers and customers and a critical driver of continued competitive advantage. Increased annual turnover of the online channel from zero to $22M within 4 years.

Entertainment Publications

Division Manager

I help business leaders transform their vision into commercial reality by building operational capability based on good governance and ethical practices.

As an operations specialist, I have 20 years' senior leadership and commercial experience across a range of industries including tech startups, coworking, health regulation and tourism. This background puts me at the intersection of technology and the services industry, giving me unique insights into how organisations can adopt emerging technologies to grow and acquire competitive advantage.

Known for challenging an organisation's ways of working, I help companies adapt to new technologies, unlock workforce capability and develop processes and policies that achieve profitable and socially responsible outcomes. These skills were key to my success, as Chief Shared Service Officer, leading Hub Australia through a critical period of growth and change. During this time Hub won the accolade of 15th Best Place To Work in Australia (under 100 employees).

Ethical business practices is a central principle of my leadership values. My work attaining and renewing certifications for Hub Australia in B Corp, Carbon Neutral and Great Place To Work demonstrates my commitment to driving financial success while being a good corporate citizen. 

A Senior Executive MBA and Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, I bring best practice governance and risk management frameworks to life. With a wealth of knowledge and a penchant for action, I drive businesses to success by gaining stakeholder confidence, increasing business valuation and attracting high value transaction opportunities.

In my downtime, I proudly support regional tourism and indulge my passion for motorcycling by exploring the best roads in Australia on my Ducati SuperSport 937 - I find it the perfect way to practice mindfulness because there’s nothing quite like negotiating a twisty road on a high performance motorbike to help you live in the moment!

Leading the formation of governance, accountability and risk frameworks to meet ASIC compliance, constitutional and audit obligations.

Robotics Australia Group

Company Secretary

Acted as Interim General Manager for The Lyceum Club, one of Melbourne's most exclusive clubs. Proved highly effective during the 11 week tenure and cleared the path for the new General Manager to begin with a fresh canvas infused with a renewed sense of optimism, enthusiasm and direction.

The Lyceum Club

Interim General Manager

Controlled a $10M operating expense budget and managed governance, legal, risk, compliance and insurance matters. Led the company through a transformational period of development and growth, resulting in successful Series C funding in late 2019.

With strategic oversight of HR, Technology and Finance, built a culture of high performance, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. 

Hub Australia

Chief Shared Services Officer

Led the delivery of highly professional governance and secretariat services to 33 national, regional and state regulatory boards and committees.

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Head of Governance and Secretariat

Carlton

Senior Executive MBA

Melbourne Business School

Building Strategic Innovation Capability

Haas School of Business

Industry 4.0, Digital Transformation, Innovation, Strategy & Competing in European Markets

Otto Beisheim School of Management

Victoria University

BBus Travel & Tourism Management

Bachelor of Business

Kathie van Vugt / Fulltime - Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary

Chief Operating Officer and Company Secretary

RivusTV

Progress

Skills