Peter Lamell
Non Executive Director
Peter Lamell
M: 0403 763 210 E: moc.d1745113336nopgi1745113336b@lle1745113336mal.r1745113336etep1745113336
Experienced Non-Executive Director, drawing on a history of proven success as a CEO, on over 25 boards of technology–based businesses. Strong skills in strategy and operations.
Key Contributions as a Board Member
Strategy Development and Operational Translation – strong combination of strategic skills and operational execution.
Business Turnaround Experience – proven expertise in rapidly turning round businesses and identifying key drivers for building shareholder value.
Governance and Risk Management – thorough experience of optimal governance processes (e.g. Shell) and building processes where appropriate governance and ethical structures were not in place.
Broad Global Experience – successfully worked and operated in U.K, US, Europe, Asia, Pacific, Canada and Australia, turning around and building a number of complex businesses.
Transformational Leadership - recognised as a strong, successful transformational leader
Past Board Positions
Over 25 boards in Energy, Power, Resources, Technology, Services and related sectors, including:
Shell Company of Australia (12th largest company in Australia in 2012)
Shell and JV Boards in U.S., European and other jurisdictions
Hunter Enviro Mining Ltd. (Chairman) (Coal Recovery/Production and Mine Rehabilitation)
HRL Ltd. (Power, technology and services) and JV Boards with Energy Australia & Bluescope
Loyalty Pacific (Hong Kong) (Coles/NAB/Shell- Fly Buys Frequent Flyer Program)
Not for Profit: Lorne Sculpture Biennale, Renew Australia, Australian Executive Overseas Program
Key Senior Management Roles
Silcar Pty Ltd - Chief Executive Officer - Revenue $500M, Workforce 2,500. 2010 – 2013
Grew profit by 70% to $24M, secured $1.1B contract with NBN. Major player in telecommunications.
Spotless Group - Group GM, Managed Services - Rev $1B, Workforce 15,000. 2007 – 2009
Grew profit by 25%, despite recession, to $34M. Secured $400M of new business.
HRL Ltd - Managing Director - Rev $100M, Workforce 600. 2004 – 2007
Built shareholder value from zero to over $200M in three years.
Advisory Business: commercialisation of innovative initiatives with focus on Technology 2002 – 2003
Trade-Ranger: Chief Executive Officer of oil industry start-up based in Houston, Texas. 2000 – 2001
$100M up-front investment with 100 staff. Successfully taken to operational stage.
Shell International: Senior Management, CEO roles and Australian Board. to 2000
Over 25 years’ experience in US, Canada, Europe and Asia in sales/marketing, strategy and turnarounds.
Education & Professional Development
Melbourne Business School - MBA - Corr’s Prize for Top Student
London Business School - Corporate Finance Program
Sussex University, England - B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry
Fellow – AICD; Member - MBS Alumni Association, The Athenaeum Club, Royal South Yarra