Bill (Charles) Ellerton
Regional Director ANZ
A highly experienced Board Director and Executive with a proven track record in leading multidisciplinary businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Experience working with and serving on various Boards and Committees, including Project Approval Review Boards (PARBs). WHAT I DELIVER TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: - Strategic Development – Extensive experience in creating and executing business strategies that align with organisational goals - Financial and Risk Management – Skills in overseeing financial performance, managing risks, and providing audit oversight - Technology Integration – Proficiency in integrating new technologies and driving innovation. Bill is able to help Boards interpret technobabble, demystify technology and understand the business benefits. - Governance and Compliance – Strong background in corporate governance, with significant experience serving on and working with boards and committees focused on regulatory compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement - Cultural awareness – An understanding that it is ultimately the board's job to set and monitor the culture of the organisation it governs. - Leadership and Change Management – Proven track record in leading large teams, driving cultural transformation, and improving organisational effectiveness - Ethical integrity
Expertise
- Large (200+ employees) organisation – unlisted
- Small to Medium Enterprise – SME (199+ employees) – unlisted
- Small organisation (1-9 employees)
- Not-for-profit organisation Small (10-199 employees)
- Not-for-profit organisation Small (200+ employees)
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Software
- Construction
- Executive Office
- Financial Services
- Food & Beverages
- Housing
- Industrial Automation
- Information Technology & Services
- International Trade & Development
- Nonprofit Organisation Management
- Outsourcing/Offshoring
- Sales
- Telecommunications
- Audit
- Governance
- Business Acumen
- Change Management
- Construction & Property
- Fundraising
- IT
- Marketing
- Risk
- Senior Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
Experience
- Vice Chair
- Non Executive
- Committee Chair
- Committee Member
- GM/MD
- Executive Director
- Senior Manager
- Manager
- Other
Board or Committee Experience
| Title | Sub Committee | Company Name | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasurer | Rotary Club of Gisborne | NFP - Community Service | |
| Member | Finance | Genetic Support Network of Victoria | NFP - Healthcare |
| Member & Victorian Chair | Victorian State Committee | Neurofibromatosis Australia (Childrens Tumour Foundation) | NFP - Healthcare |
| Member (Vic Appointed) | Audit & Risk, Fundraising | Heartkids Australia | NFP - Healthcare |
| Member | Nominations & Renumeration, Constitution, Member Survey | Heartkids Victoria | NFP - Healthcare |
| Member | Industrial Automation & Control Management Committee | Siemens | Industrial Automation |
| Chair | Mining Group | Siemens | Mining / Industrial Automation |
| Co-Chair | CSL- Siemens Steering Committee | Siemens / CSL | Pharmaceutical / Industrial Automation |
| Member | Australia Post - Steering Committee | Australia Post / Siemens | Logistics / Industrial Automation |
| Member | CEO Roundtable | CEDA | Think Tank |
| Chair | Global Manufacturing Solutions Leadership Team | Rockwell Automation | Industrial Automation |
| Member | International Sales Excellence Committee (US) | Rockwell Automation | Industrial Automation |
| Chair | Asia Pacific Services Team | Rockwell Automation | Industrial Automation |
| Chair and participant | Project Approval Review Boards (many) | Digital (DEC), Compaq, Rockwell Automation | Information Technology |
Executive Career Summary
| Title | Company Name | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| Manager Digital Industries Software and Asia Pacific Sales and Marketing | ATS Global | Manufacturing Technology & IT |
| Manager, Outsourced Service Providers and Distribution and Business Development | First Super | Financial Services |
| Managing Director | Mainstay Business Services | Construction and Business Consulting |
| General Manager, Industry Solutions and Services, General Manager Mining, Australia and New Zealand | Siemens | Industrial Automation, Mining, Marine, Manufacturing |
| Regional Director, Global Manufacturing Solutions, Australia and New Zealand | Rockwell Automation | Industrial Automation, Mining, Manufacturing |
| General Manager, Western Region (WA, SA & NT) | Compaq | Information Technology |
| Sales Manager, Southern Region (Vic & Tas) | Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) | Information Technology |