Andrew Roden

Organisational Planning and Transformation experience

Andrew was a pivotal member of the Business Strategy team responsible for setting the long-term direction of the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute following its inauguration. Andrew:

• Advised senior management and Board on business models and funding options based on market research, risk analysis, competitor analysis, financial modelling and consultation
• Supported the development of an organisation-wide, inaugural Five-Year Strategic Plan endorsed by the Board
• Led the development of an organisation-wide Annual Business Plan 2013-14 working across three international offices and business functions
• At the direction of the CEO, set and coordinated an international Stakeholder Engagement Strategy covering 29 national governments and over 300 corporations

Andrew was a senior member of Catholic Education’s team responsible for the delivery of an organisation-wide transformation program.  As part of this, he:

• Led the Operational Improvement Group, which delivered significant commercial and capability organisational value through developing a business planning practice; designing and implementing a procurement framework; negotiation of a new wide area network (WAN) services contract for 56 schools, improving bandwidth by up to 50 times and reducing annual costs by $1.5m; and negotiation of a new school electricity contract saving $350k per annum;
• Supported the establishment of an organisation-wide transformation program including defining key program areas, formation of the Interim Chief Operating Office (structure, recruitment, definition of roles and responsibilities, etc), and forging external strategic partnerships.
• Business case development, approval and initiation for a major finance transformation program across the whole system.
• Business case development and approval of a multiyear school energy and solar investment program across 56 schools.
• Established a Program Management Office including systems, processes and staffing.
• Led business performance reviews of Catholic Education’s Early Learning business unit and Allied Health Services, securing funding to turn the business unit and services around; improve systems, processes and practices; and improve staff capability and student outcomes.

Experience

Andrew is an experienced consultant with expertise in business strategy, organisational improvement, program design and delivery, contract management and procurement.

He is an outstanding communicator, relationship builder and stakeholder manager, possessing both public and private sector experience. He has worked with national and foreign governments, multinational and domestic industry, and various not-for-profit and research organisations.

His unique skill set is often applied in organisations seeking to innovate, improve performance and navigate complex challenges. Andrew is a natural problem solver and has a strong track record delivering exceptional results of local, national and international significance.

Andrew is passionate about projects that deliver positive societal outcomes and lift organisational capability especially in the areas of renewable energy, sustainability, and education.

When not working, Andrew enjoys time with his family and friends, being out and about in the great outdoors (walking his pampered Cavoodle, cycling, surfing and fishing), and sampling good food and wines.