Lisa Askwith- Director APAC
Credentials:
B.A., A.P.M.A. accredited, T.A.E., Professor Cambridge
Corporate University. Multiple Board and Chair roles
Background:
Lisa is both formally qualified and highly experienced in the many different aspects of business success and people management. Having started her career with a degree in Arts majoring in psychology, Lisa quickly joined the corporate environment. Where she applied her learned people management and assessment skills to the corporate management and sales worlds. Moving up through the ranks from Sales Training, to Sales Management, Senior Account Management and ultimately State and Regional Management.
Lisa has had success in every aspect of a company from ground up, focusing on a range of areas such as people and sales management, regional and global strategy, warehousing and distribution through to tender management and acquisitions. Having held senior roles for several Global companies over the last 25 years, with over 10 years of that time spent in the Pharmaceutical arena, Lisa has had the opportunity to gain a very thorough insight into just what makes a company successful, and how to go about addressing issues that are holding it back.
In her own words;
“I have gained experience across many industries and all aspects of business from the ground up. I strongly believe a company can only be successful via working positively with its people, both internally and externally. I offer company’s an approach to their business that is not just numbers, strategies, product lines and boxes to tick, but a tailored service that meets their core needs and helps them develop into successful businesses that are driven by passionate and successful people. Giving them the advantage of surviving over the long term. I love my work and am passionate about success. I do this in several ways, from people selection, establishing the right capabilities, developing and driving strategic initiatives, reviewing financial parameters, and providing the best fit company structure, goals, and vision, whilst developing a culture that allows people to feel part of something they can be proud of.
I can offer;
- Extensive Group, National and Regional Management experience, achieved within Global and Asia Pacific Companies.
Recruitment and training qualifications, with a strong focus on HR/Talent Acquisition and succession planning to drive a successful culture.
Skills developed by being an Associate Professor in HR at Cambridge Corporate University.
Strategic C-suite leadership abilities backed up by strong sales and financial experience.
A history of providing strong board leadership and advice across multiple industries.
Positive history of Tender and Contract negotiation at corporate and Government levels.
The ability to develop unique plans that help a company focus on its core needs and ensure those plans are implemented to success.My aim is to help ensure your business not only achieves the targets that have been eluding it, but to ensure you have the right people and practices to get you there, by providing a people centered approach.”
If you are struggling with your business or even thinking of hiring a new CEO, you need to speak to Lisa before you make some of the most common mistakes, that you don’t get taught in business! Call Lisa for a confidential discussion on +65 9455 677 or +61 449 924 238 or email lisa@apexbrs.com.
Testimonial:
Lisa is a very hard worker and is always generous with her time and advice. Lisa is very knowledgeable and has a deep business understanding and works to help companies restructure and decide on their future direction as well as guiding them to succeed. She has helped our company become better equipped to handle future growth and has helped us find the employees to drive our business forward. I would recommend her anytime.
Paul Tselekidis (L.I.O.N), Director of Innovative Marketing, Strategic Visual Communications PTY LTD
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