Hamish Allan
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Purpose driven, growth orientated leader with diverse experience in business development and commercial management. Collaborative and adaptable communicator who is quick to grow relationships with both teams and clients. Known for utilsing an entrepreneurial mindset to create innovative approaches for problem solving.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Founder
Grocer
, Remote
05.2023 - Current
- Formulator of Grocer Ltd. business plan and growth strategy.
- Business management of marketing, finance, operations and product.
- Primary spokesman and pitch lead across investor groups.
- Commercial and strategic lead for business growth.
Business Development Manager
CodeBlue Ltd.
02.2022 - Current
- Identifier and builder of new business relationships with prospective clientele.
- Initiator of strategic collaborations and associations with key suppliers, cloud service providers and industry influencers.
- Gatherer and analyser of business, market and competitor information to support go to market strategy.
- Champion of proposals and pitches that offer distinct value propositions in harmony with customer requirements.
- Cross-functional collaborator working in tandem with internal teams to support the seamless provision of onboarding.
- Never Stop Award Winner FY2024 over achieving target.
Business Development Manager
AsureQuality Ltd.
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Manager of product commercialisation across all certification businesses.
- NPD Pipeline owner and manager. across all certification business. Increased on time delivery of projects by 40%.
- Leader of new business feasibility studies and project initiations.
- Successful launch of over $5M in new product.
- Leader of joint venture relations and partnerships for Australia establishing $1.5M in new business.
- Builder of partnership ecosystems to meet business plan goals.
- Cultivator of cross functional project teams for business development initiatives.
- Lead a team of Project Managers.
Commercial Manager
AsureQuality Ltd.
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Manager of commercial strategies and new product development within service businesses including Farm, Field & Processing.
- Interpreted and analyzed financial and market data and presented commercial insight to leadership teams.
- Commercial lead for 38 Assurance Programs across Farm, Field & Processing.
- Creator of business development plans to support business unit growth.
- Champion of innovation initiatives to optimise performance and improve business sustainability.
- Leader and manager of Technical Specialists and Project Managers across service categories including Food, Farm and Processing.
- Commercial lead for accreditations within business.
- Partnered with sales and marketing teams to develop programming related to company initiatives.
- Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
Business Manager (GM)
AsureQuality Ltd.
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Creator and business owner of the M.bovis business unit with the requirement to support phased eradication goals within New Zealand.
- Leader of 200 staff and 100 contractors completing service delivery.
- Responsible for business financial and operational performance.
- Business spokesperson from the Director Generals office to farm gate and other forums.
- Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
- Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
Project Manager
AsureQuality Ltd.
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Initiator, developer and executor of plans supporting key projects utilising PRINCE 2 methodology.
- PM for internal transformation projects including, digitisation, commercial sustainability and NPD pipeline establishment.
- PM for external projects in areas of farm assurance. GIS mapping, UAVs, IOT, and environmental services.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver to quality standards on time and within budget.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
Area Manager
AsureQuality Ltd.
04.2014 - 10.2017
- Leader and Manager of 120 Meat Inspection staff contracted to red meat manufacturing facilities across the South Island.
- Leader and Manager of 34 Auditing staff undertaking farm audits.
- Revitalized underperforming teams and transformed profitability and productivity through targeted training.
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
- Monitored and managed labour planning use to achieve set goals within budget constraints.
- Establish new labour planning model.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
Management Trainee
AsureQuality Ltd.
01.2014 - 04.2014
Marketing Assistant
Concentrate Ltd.
03.2013 - 12.2013
Fitness Consultant
Otago University
01.2010 - 12.2012
Education
Bachelor of Commerce First Class Honours - Management
University of Canterbury
2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship
University of Otago
2012
Accomplishments
- Valedictorian in Management at the University of Otago in undergraduate 2012.
- New Zealand Institute of Management Horace Tilly Memorial Scholarship
Certification
M.bovis
PRINCE 2 - The Learning People
ICAM Investigation- IMPAC
Change Leadership - Human Synergistics
Leadership in Action - Team Performance Consultants
Advanced Auditing Skills - AsureQuality
Timeline
Co-Founder
Grocer
05.2023 - Current
Business Development Manager
CodeBlue Ltd.
02.2022 - Current
Business Development Manager
AsureQuality Ltd.
06.2021 - 02.2022
Commercial Manager
AsureQuality Ltd.
01.2020 - 05.2021
Business Manager (GM)
AsureQuality Ltd.
06.2018 - 01.2020
Project Manager
AsureQuality Ltd.
06.2017 - 06.2018
Area Manager
AsureQuality Ltd.
04.2014 - 10.2017
Management Trainee
AsureQuality Ltd.
01.2014 - 04.2014
Marketing Assistant
Concentrate Ltd.
03.2013 - 12.2013
Fitness Consultant
Otago University
01.2010 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Commerce First Class Honours - Management
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Commerce - Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship
University of Otago
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