Ian Bailey

Seasoned Director and business manager, with extensive experience in working with boards and executive management to identify issues, develop business plans and implement change for company growth. I have been contracted as a sales/marketing and management consultant across many different industries, with a core focus on technology and how to use technology to improve a businesses margins, sales or market share. I have a client first philosophy, in terms of defining new product development and streamlining operational business, and where possible using technology to facilitate growth, and ensure "sticky" long term customer. I think "outside the square", am innovative and driven to succeed. Importantly I "Get things done"! I have a Diploma in Business Management, from the Australian Institute of Business, and completed a wide range of courses from the New Zealand Institute of Directors, including a Certificate in Company Direction, Chairing the Board, Finance Essentials and Governance Essentials. And The Certificate in Financial Services (level 5). I can now offer business finance, asset finance and mortgage broking as a complete package. I am a Chartered member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors and an Affiliate of the Australian Institute of Directors and hold directorships in private and public companies in New Zealand and Australia. And I am booked with Virgin Galactic to take their space flight as astronaut 536!