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Craig Saphin

 Managing Director

Craig Saphin is a seasoned executive with over 30 years’ experience in Asia Pacific Operations. He has CEO, General Management, Executive and Non-Executive Directorship, Board oversight and full P&L experience for public, private and not-for-profit organizations. His highly-developed skills set and experience includes strategy development and execution for growing businesses and turn-around for troubled entities. His leadership philosophy is grounded in the investment in the right people, talent development and empowerment. Current Director Roles: Western Sydney MRC - Non Profit January 2018 ~ Non-Executive Director Western Sydney MRC is a community based non-for- profit organisation established to support newly-arrived migrants, refugees and diverse communities to reach their full potential. Clarius Group Limited - (ASX: CND) March 2017 ~ Non-Executive Director, Chair of Remuneration and Nomination committee, member of the Audit and Risk committee HR Services in Australia and China. $200 million revenues, 270 employees, IT, office support, banking and financial services, government sector. Provision of contract and permanent recruitment to large companies. 8 offices across Australia and 5 offices in China Previous Director Roles En-Japan Inc (TYO: 4849) July 2012~June 2016 Executive Director, head of International business HR Services technology company: recruitment job boards in Japan, China and Vietnam, recruitment services in Japan and across Asia – 2,300 employees, $300million revenues 850 employees en world Japan - April 2012 ~ March 2016 Executive Board Chair, CEO Recruitment services for global companies in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Australia, Thailand and India. $60million, 800 employees TELL - Non-Profit October 2012~June2016 Board Chair TELL is a Life Line Service for English speaking people in Japan. It provides life line, clinical service and outreach programs. $2million revenues – 120 staff ANZCCJ - Non-Profit Organisation July 2013~July2016 Member of the Executive Committee ANZCCJ is the chamber of commerce for Australia and New Zealand businesses in Japan.


Expertise

  • ASX 750 company
  • Large (200+ employees) organisation – unlisted
  • Small to Medium Enterprise – SME (199+ employees) – unlisted
  • Not-for-profit organisation Small (10-199 employees)
  • Education Management
  • Fundraising
  • Human Resources
  • Nonprofit Organisation Management
  • Governance
  • Business Acumen
  • Diversity
  • Human Resources
  • Strategic Thinking

Experience

  • Chair
  • Non Executive
  • Committee Chair
  • Committee Member
  • Advisory Board Member
  • CEO
  • GM/MD
  • Executive Director

Board or Committee Experience

Title Sub Committee Company Name Industry
Non-Executive DirectorWestern Sydney MRCNon-Profit - Human Services
Non-Executive DirectorChair Nomination and Remuneration, Member of BARCClarius Group LimitedHuman Resources
Executive DirectorAsia Strategyen-Japan Inc.Human Resources and Technology
Executive Directoren world K.K.Human Resources
Board ChairStrategyTELLNon Profit - Mental Health
Executive CommitteeANZCCJNon Profit - Trade

Executive Career Summary

Title Company Name Industry
Managing DirectorCraig Saphin ConsultingProfessional Services
CEOen Japan K.K.Human Resources
Sales DirectorWall Street AssociatesHuman Resources
Senior Director APACEFI IncTechnology, Software Development
Marketing ManagerFuji XeroxTechnology, Office automation