Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 · 0 mo · Singapore

• EF is where outliers come together. Since 2011, EF has worked with 450 individuals to build over 100 deep tech startups that are now valued in excess of $1 billion. EF is backed by Reid Hoffman, Greylock Partners, Mosaic Ventures, Founders Fund and Lakestar.

Jan 2017 – Jan 2019 · 2 yrs · Singapore

• Led global finance, legal, compliance, and ERP functions for a multi-jurisdictional security infrastructure provider supporting Fortune 100 clients. Oversaw all financial operations across multiple countries, driving profitability improvement through cost optimisation, ERP rollout, and shared services centralisation. Implemented IFRS-compliant audit structures, global transfer pricing, and cross-border tax policy. Played a key role in AVTEL’s expansion into the US and South Korea, reinforcing operational resilience and enterprise-grade delivery in high-security environments.

Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr · London, United Kingdom

• Advised on the formation and scaling of a dedicated residential development fund, focused on affordable build-to-rent housing across the UK. Developed investment strategy, financial models, and five-year plans for SPVs and holding companies. Worked directly with the CFO and board to secure institutional capital and structure long-term real estate investment vehicles. Octopus is a group of companies which invests in the people, ideas and industries that will help to change the world. The Specialist Finance team offers finance for SMEs using flexible debt and equity, and team members draw on their diverse backgrounds in banking, private equity, strategy, industry and corporate finance to provide flexible and creative investment solutions.

Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 · 0 mo · London Area, United Kingdom · On-site

• Helped to develop the UK government’s first financial efficiency and reporting framework for the national highway network, directly influencing the Secretary of State’s £15B Road Investment Strategy. Led data architecture and dashboard design for Whitehall policymakers, blending infrastructure finance, public accountability, and real-world regulatory impact.

Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr · London, United Kingdom

• Investment modelling and financing strategy for major London residential developments, including Fish Island Village and the £8B city-shaping Thamesmead Regeneration Project, one of the UK's largest residential development programs, which is presently unrivalled in space and scale. Acted as commercial lead for multi-stakeholder delivery teams, managing feasibility, structuring, and financial analysis on projects delivering 20,000+ homes.

Jan 2012 – Jan 2014 · 2 yrs · Austin, Texas Area

• Led financial and commercial advisory on high-stakes ($100m - $10bn) US infrastructure projects spanning aerospace, transport, and energy. Delivered investor-grade financial models and transaction structuring for clients including NASA-aligned regional spaceports, rail project, the Texas toll road program and Washington DC managed lanes. Acted as principal interface between public-sector sponsors and private capital, guiding projects through complex PPP frameworks and multilateral stakeholder negotiations.

Jan 2009 – Aug 2012 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Brisbane, Australia

• Advised on multi-billion-dollar public and private sector projects across transport, energy, real estate, and retail. Supported funding strategy for the AU$8B Cross River Rail, structured PPP deals, and ran financial due diligence for multinational acquisitions including the world's largest childcare portfolio. Delivered operational strategy, portfolio optimisation, and commercial modelling for clients in the energy and national retail verticals.

Jan 2008 – Dec 2008 · 11 mos · Brisbane, Australia

• Led financial and regulatory audits for clients in the banking, energy, property and tourism industries across the UK and Australia. Managed multi-location engagements with a focus on IFRS, UKGAAP, and USGAAP compliance. Conducted due diligence for major acquisitions and performed post-purchase accounting (PPA) analysis for cross-border M&A deals. Progressed rapidly from graduate to manager, leading teams of up to 10 across audit, acquisition, and restructuring mandates.

Jul 2006 – Dec 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos · Brisbane, Australia

• Assigned to a range of clients in the financial services, property and oil & gas sectors.

Feb 2005 – Jun 2006 · 1 yr 4 mos · Brisbane, Australia

Jan 2008 – Jan 2008 · 0 mo · London, England, United Kingdom

• Led financial and regulatory audits for global banks and listed corporates across the UK. Primary clients included Credit Suisse, Fortis Bank and Jefferies, with a focus on FSA, IFRS, UKGAAP, and USGAAP compliance.