Philip Barnes
CFO & Company Secretary
I have a unique mix of a strong financial background, experiences from running businesses, growing businesses and helping business fight during difficult times and working with over 60 different businesses. I believe I know what great looks like and how to shape a business to achieve great. I have a manner that allows me to get to the core of an issue, without alienating people. I take satisfaction from learning from others and helping fellow directors/clients understand their business through the numbers. I ask lots of questions, I am inquisitive – I ask “why” and like to have deep understanding of all matters being considered or being ignored.
The value I bring is to look at an issue with a different lens and to provide other directors with the insight of a CFO when looking at their business.
As a director or reporting to a Board, I have attended more than 600 board meetings, from small start-ups to ASX-listed companies to large quasi-government entities. I build strong personal relationships - I listen, I am supportive and encouraging, but I am also honest, and I challenge the status quo. My overriding objective is to give my fellow directors and clients the truth and work with them to develop a plan to be successful.
I have a strong working understanding of good corporate governance. I am an advocate for good governance within a business. I take a very practical approach and I believe I have experience to know what is important and wisdom to know when to put my hand up and seek advice.
