Principal Consultant
Michael Nolan (BA Comb Hons (Exeter, UK), DipLaw, Dip CoL (College of Law, UK), MBA (AGSM), GAICD).
Now based back at home in Sydney, Michael has lived and worked in a couple of places around the world. His career started in food retail (Waitrose, Franklins), then hardware retailing (Bunnings), moving over to the supplier side with a couple of building materials manufacturers (CSR, ParexDavco), and finally a stint in sports admin/marketing (Yachting Australia), before deciding to found On-Course just over 6 years ago. Since then he has consulted back into the building industry for a number of different large and smaller players, as well as 4-5 years working in private health insurance funds and their clinics, and working with some innovative start-ups in various sectors. Outside of work sailing in boats of all sizes has been a large part of his life, from mucking around in dinghies with his daughters, to racing at National and World Championships (that is him on the "why" page at the Sydney FD Worlds), to a few Sydney to Hobart campaigns on flat-out racing yachts (3 of them on the boat in the picture).
Now based back at home in Sydney, Michael has lived and worked in a couple of places around the world. His career started in food retail (Waitrose, Franklins), then hardware retailing (Bunnings), moving over to the supplier side with a couple of building materials manufacturers (CSR, ParexDavco), and finally a stint in sports admin/marketing (Yachting Australia), before deciding to found On-Course just over 6 years ago. Since then he has consulted back into the building industry for a number of different large and smaller players, as well as 4-5 years working in private health insurance funds and their clinics, and working with some innovative start-ups in various sectors. Outside of work sailing in boats of all sizes has been a large part of his life, from mucking around in dinghies with his daughters, to racing at National and World Championships (that is him on the "why" page at the Sydney FD Worlds), to a few Sydney to Hobart campaigns on flat-out racing yachts (3 of them on the boat in the picture).
Consultants
David Beeforth (Dip Bus, Marketing Cert 3)
David also started out in hardware retailing (H&G), moving over to the supplier side in a number of different roles in sales, marketing and logistics in a variety of smaller and large businesses (Edmonds, Visy, CSR, ParexDavco), before helping to found On-Course. David has worked predominantly in the field operations of On-Course since then, back into hardware retail on behalf of a few building materials suppliers. He has also taken on the main sales role within our own distribution business Auscan Imports, which we bought about 3 years ago. Outside of work David can often be found on the water chasing boats as a volunteer for Marine Rescue out of Middle Harbour in Sydney.
David also started out in hardware retailing (H&G), moving over to the supplier side in a number of different roles in sales, marketing and logistics in a variety of smaller and large businesses (Edmonds, Visy, CSR, ParexDavco), before helping to found On-Course. David has worked predominantly in the field operations of On-Course since then, back into hardware retail on behalf of a few building materials suppliers. He has also taken on the main sales role within our own distribution business Auscan Imports, which we bought about 3 years ago. Outside of work David can often be found on the water chasing boats as a volunteer for Marine Rescue out of Middle Harbour in Sydney.
Matthew Moore (BA Management & Information Systems, Canberra)
Matthew is a senior business leader with a track record of success over 25 years in the health, consulting, information technology and financial services sectors. He has operated successfully at CEO level with significant experience in initiating turnarounds and improving business performance, with strong leadership, commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills. He has been involved in leading and developing strategic and corporate plans across a wide range of organisations and has experience in developing and leading start-ups within the healthcare sector. Alongside this he has experience discussing various sector and business issues with Government Ministers and other Parliamentarians, he has prepared and / or overseen submissions to Government and various agencies and inquiries; as well as liaising with policy makers within PM&C, Treasury, Health and Human Services on policy and legislative change. He has always had a very strong focus on all aspects of IT and its applications in supporting various business initiatives and objectives. For the last 12 months Matthew has been working on a major IT change programme with the Insurance Commission of WA, as well as helping out with some work back into PHI, and financial services. Once again as he leaves the office he generally heads to the water and competes regularly at National and World Championships in FD's (he is the other one in the boat on the "Why" page).
Matthew is a senior business leader with a track record of success over 25 years in the health, consulting, information technology and financial services sectors. He has operated successfully at CEO level with significant experience in initiating turnarounds and improving business performance, with strong leadership, commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills. He has been involved in leading and developing strategic and corporate plans across a wide range of organisations and has experience in developing and leading start-ups within the healthcare sector. Alongside this he has experience discussing various sector and business issues with Government Ministers and other Parliamentarians, he has prepared and / or overseen submissions to Government and various agencies and inquiries; as well as liaising with policy makers within PM&C, Treasury, Health and Human Services on policy and legislative change. He has always had a very strong focus on all aspects of IT and its applications in supporting various business initiatives and objectives. For the last 12 months Matthew has been working on a major IT change programme with the Insurance Commission of WA, as well as helping out with some work back into PHI, and financial services. Once again as he leaves the office he generally heads to the water and competes regularly at National and World Championships in FD's (he is the other one in the boat on the "Why" page).
Rod Brookes (BMS (Waikato); MBA (AGSM); GAICD)
Rod is a proven & successful leader at executive level with more than thirty years sales, marketing & finance experience. He has 20+ Years’ experience in the building and construction industries with a passion for B2B excellence. He has extensive international market experience, most recently operating and living in Asia.
As a CPA his commercial acumen is a strength, and he loves nothing more than demystifying finances by establishing what the key metrics are for the key people and helping them measure, read & act on them. Having said that, he has many years of experience looking out from behind the rear mirror developing sales, marketing and operational teams to deliver on their strategic goals. Even though he is a Kiwi, he is not quite as indoctrinated in the sailing side of life, but he does live up to his roots, by helping out with his son's rugby team on weekends.
Rod is a proven & successful leader at executive level with more than thirty years sales, marketing & finance experience. He has 20+ Years’ experience in the building and construction industries with a passion for B2B excellence. He has extensive international market experience, most recently operating and living in Asia.
As a CPA his commercial acumen is a strength, and he loves nothing more than demystifying finances by establishing what the key metrics are for the key people and helping them measure, read & act on them. Having said that, he has many years of experience looking out from behind the rear mirror developing sales, marketing and operational teams to deliver on their strategic goals. Even though he is a Kiwi, he is not quite as indoctrinated in the sailing side of life, but he does live up to his roots, by helping out with his son's rugby team on weekends.
Steve Woods (Grad RMC Duntroon, MBus - International Business(Wollongong))
Born in Wollongong, and gainfully employed from 12 years of age, Steve has traversed many and varied roads, careers, as well as “side hustles”, with experience and skills spanning Adult Education, Training, Electronics, Retail, Recruitment, Business Development, Sales, Logistics, and Operations Management as well as really really heavy vehicle operations.
Having served at her Majesty’s pleasure for over a decade, Steve left the rigour and structure of the Defence Forces to pursue his dream of business ownership. And that’s when things really started to get interesting.
Eventually in 2008 Steve started a successful small business providing bespoke Voice Data Internet and Cloud systems integration services aimed at helping other small businesses leverage the power of technology to improve their competitiveness in a rapidly changing world.
So with 10 years invested, over $10Mil in revenue generated from a lot of blood sweat and tears – and 10,023 invoices raised (as at 1 July 19) it’s time to pass on some of the valuable knowledge and experience gained. Particularly in the often forgotten category of what NOT TO DO – Never Ever Ever !
Alongisde many years at the school of “hard knocks”, Steve holds a Master’s Degree in International Business, has advanced Diplomas in a range of disciplines and successfully graduated from the Royal Military College Duntroon. More recently though, Steve has passed all certification requirements as a “Lego Serious Play” facilitator – and is looking forward to pursuing the many opportunities this will bring.
When not busy building advanced Lego models with his two young daughters, or taking them to dance, martial arts, netball and footy, he can often be spotted bush bashing his dirt bike or cruising the streets on ‘Fat Bob’ his prized Harley Davidson.
Born in Wollongong, and gainfully employed from 12 years of age, Steve has traversed many and varied roads, careers, as well as “side hustles”, with experience and skills spanning Adult Education, Training, Electronics, Retail, Recruitment, Business Development, Sales, Logistics, and Operations Management as well as really really heavy vehicle operations.
Having served at her Majesty’s pleasure for over a decade, Steve left the rigour and structure of the Defence Forces to pursue his dream of business ownership. And that’s when things really started to get interesting.
Eventually in 2008 Steve started a successful small business providing bespoke Voice Data Internet and Cloud systems integration services aimed at helping other small businesses leverage the power of technology to improve their competitiveness in a rapidly changing world.
So with 10 years invested, over $10Mil in revenue generated from a lot of blood sweat and tears – and 10,023 invoices raised (as at 1 July 19) it’s time to pass on some of the valuable knowledge and experience gained. Particularly in the often forgotten category of what NOT TO DO – Never Ever Ever !
Alongisde many years at the school of “hard knocks”, Steve holds a Master’s Degree in International Business, has advanced Diplomas in a range of disciplines and successfully graduated from the Royal Military College Duntroon. More recently though, Steve has passed all certification requirements as a “Lego Serious Play” facilitator – and is looking forward to pursuing the many opportunities this will bring.
When not busy building advanced Lego models with his two young daughters, or taking them to dance, martial arts, netball and footy, he can often be spotted bush bashing his dirt bike or cruising the streets on ‘Fat Bob’ his prized Harley Davidson.
Associates
We also have 2-3 regular consultants available to assist in projects as required, they all have very strong strategy backgrounds, and experience in marketing, sales, business development, engineering and IT/digital.