Money lubricates the engine of a business. People drive the engine and as such, the quality and balance of key management is a critical consideration in both debt and equity financing deals. In-Context Finance and its partners assists businesses with sourcing and managing these two essential requirements of business success: Money and People. Siu Ling Hui ACIS. Director/Principal of In-Context Finance. Siu Ling has held senior roles with various major financial institutions including Citibank, Westpac and GE Commercial in corporate finance and business banking. She was responsible for delivering value added solutions to the top 500 private companies, mid-sized publicly listed companies as well as SMEs. Completely customer-centric and results-driven in her approach, her business acumen, strategic and lateral thinking abilities coupled with sound financial and risk management skills enabled her to forge “trusted partnerships” in all her client relationships. She has a solid track record in effectively and efficiently delivering financing solutions, particularly where complex structures and/or “out of the box” issues or requirements are involved. As one client put it: “Everything works now.” Having been through several economic and credit cycles, she has “hands on” experience with turnarounds and litigation. The benefit of the experience of adversity is constructively applied in assisting businesses with implementing proactive strategies for long term sustainability and profitability. For more information, contact: Siu Ling Hui, m: 0412 239 888; e: slhui@in-contextfinance.com.au or via our Contact page. IN-CONTEXT PARTNERS Michael Royal Michael is the Founder/Principal of the consulting firm BIR Solutions. Michael’s expertise in reconstructions and solvency issues are invaluable in giving businesses and their stakeholders the best chance of a fresh start and hope for the future. Businesses hit lumps and bumps along the way. Early problem recognition and a practical and proactive approach to damage control and reconstruction contributes greatly to achieving critical support from stakeholders, including financiers, Michael was for many years a senior member of the Andersen Corporate Recovery Team in the Sydney office, culminating in 4 years as Partner (1991 – 1995). At Andersen, he worked on a large number of assignments ranging from the very large and complex to a multitude of smaller projects. He was one of global 4-partner team which wrote the “Turnaround Consulting Guide for Distressed Companies”. He subsequently wrote another book “Improving Business Performance”. Since leaving Andersen, Michael has worked as CEO in a number of industries including marketing, hospitality, food and manufacturing. These experiences have given him a practical understanding of the issues faced by business owners and managers, particularly the challenges of dealing with the multitude of pressing issues with competing priorities when the financial viability of the business is uncertain. His experiences on “both sides of the fence” coupled with empathy for various stakeholders in a business enables him to finding acceptable solutions for all parties in even the most difficult situations. Françoise Garnier
Powering Up People & Brands Françoise is the Founder/Principal of Garnier Marketing Pty Ltd and a Director of DSTpeopleforbusiness Pty Ltd. Françoise focuses on helping you build a stronger competitive edge, through your brand(s), your people and your marketing/sales processes, and in doing so contributes to sustainable long term growth and financial health of your business. Françoise has held senior management roles in market leading Australian and multinational corporations including Hoechst Pharmaceuticals, CNOF-France (management training services), Effem Foods, Bunge Foods, Chubpak Brands and Phillip Morris Australia Limited. Her experience spans a wide range of roles and functions including market research, marketing, sales and customer service, new product development, cross-functional and international projects and general management. These various roles have also involved strategic planning, cultural alignment, mentoring, people & team development, internal communications, and improving processes and organization effectiveness. As executive coach, she is accredited to deliver the internationally proven Achievement Coaching Programme to Australian companies seeking to lift performance, improve staff retention and lift profitability. Her strong capabilities in understanding and effectively communicating with people, whether they be your customers or your employees, can assist your business with brand building, marketing and business strategies; and Human Resource strategy, people recruitment and development.
David Gunzburg David Is the Principal of DGHR Services, a specialist HR consultancy. David focuses on assisting your business build and retain an engaged workplace that effectively delivers your business strategies. He also provides invaluable assistance to businesses in negotiating the complex Industrial Relations and Employee Relations landscape. David has worked in the field of Human Resources for more than 25 years. His career has spanned a number of industries and include senior HR roles in Australia and South East Asia. He has extensive experience in the Mining, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, and Health Services industries and employers include BHP, Orica, and Eastern Health. He has particular expertise in the areas of Human Resource strategy, Organisational Change, Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Employee Relations and Industrial Relations. David’s approach is based on the need to align the behaviours and skills of employees at all levels of the business with your organisation’s business strategy. He achieves this by focusing on practical outcomes and through the intensive engagement of the employees themselves. |
