James OBrien — CEO

I work with CEOs and business owners as a trusted financial and strategic adviser — helping them cut through complexity, build accountability into their organisations, and turn strategy into measurable execution. With 25+ years of experience across public multinationals, private enterprises, and high-growth mid-market businesses, I've sat alongside leadership teams in the toughest moments: turnarounds, rapid growth, capital raises, and major operational transformation. My work spans property, construction, professional services, agribusiness, and FMCG , with deep international experience across China, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Southeast Asia. Too many businesses have a strategy that lives in a document and dies in a meeting room. I help CEOs and owners build the financial infrastructure, reporting cadence, and leadership alignment needed to actually execute — tracking what matters, holding the right people accountable, and making better decisions faster. Whether working as a fractional COO/CFO, interim executive, or board adviser, I bring Fortune 500 rigour without the corporate overhead. Our strategic partners can also assist with unique challenges. What I love doing across Asia Pacific: - Tailored Advisory Boards for Property & Property Services Businesses - Strategic Business Reviews - Project Control Groups for significant investments & developments - Commercial & Feasibility Projects - Risk Management - Business Mergers & Acquisitions (Bolt on & Scale Up) - Advisory Boards & Corporate Goverance (as a service) If you're a business owner trying to scale, stabilise, or prepare for the next chapter, I'd welcome a conversation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic financial adviser with expertise in corporate governance and operational transformation.

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Experience: 25 yrs 8 mos