Employment History
1998 – 2006
ADELAIDE TELEVISION LIMITED
Former Director
Involved in the proposed establishment of a new community television station with designated responsibilities associated with administration and treasury operations.
2008 – Concurrent
RED DRAGON IRON Pty Ltd
Company Secretary
The company Red Dragon Iron Pty. Ltd. was established in South Australia for the purpose of promoting development of certain mineral exploration leases located in northern South Australia. Allied Mortgage and Securities Pty Ltd. purchased all the issued shares of Red Dragon Iron Pty. Ltd. in 2007 declaring the company as a wholly owned subsidiary.
1999 – Concurrent
ALLIED MORTGAGE & SECURITIES Pty Ltd
Chief Executive Officer, reappointed November 2009. Term of Appointment extended to November 2014 and designated Executive Director of China Australia Resourses Cooperation and Industrial Development Fund Management Company as now being incorporated in China.
2010
Signed Memorandums of Understanding between Allied Mortgage and Securities Pty. Ltd. and a state owned company for the formal creation of a Real Estate Investment Trust and exclusive Management Company being named China Australia Resourses Cooperation and Industrial Development Fund and the Management Company. The Trust working with such groups as China Ageing Development Foundation and certain Provincial Governments.
2009
- Established and appointed representative for Vietnam in order that transactions as referred by customers from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia might have an Allied Mortgage and Securities representative with whom to deal.
- Entered in to negotiations with Chinese officials with the view of seeing established a Real Estate Investment Trust and exclusive Management Company for the benefit of senior Chinese people and groups outside of China wishing to receive secure and stable investment of capital.
2007
- Established and appointed representative for the Peoples Republic of China.
- Travel to China frequently meeting officials and senior representatives with a view of placing on line blocks of capital, joint ventures, venture capital and facilities for international and domestic clients and customers.
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Established and appointed on behalf of Allied Mortgage and Securities incountry representative for Western Africa, with such operations based in Ghana, headed by a senior former Australian official.
The representative dealing in infrastructure and projects as required to improve
the lives of the citizens in the region.
2004
- Established and appointed Representatives in and for China, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand.
- Treasury Operations incorporated into subsidiary (R. F. Blaess Investment Pty. Ltd. formally trading as Universal Financial Services) to be named Allied Capital & Securities Pty. Ltd. for possible licensing under new regulations and legislation, as declared by the Australian Investment & Securities Commission.
2003
- Established and appointed Representatives for Hungary and Romania.
- Travelled to Europe and Asia.
- Expanded business operations and base of funders and investors.
- Consolidated corporate position.
2002
- Established and appointed Representatives for the Philippines, Malaysia, New Zealand and South America.
- Re-located Communications and Web Operations.
- Considered establishment of Australian Brokers Network with a view of entering Residential Brokerage market.
- Moved forward with application for establishment of Allied Mortgage Bank in the Republic of Vanuatu, with lodgement of documentation and materials.
- Acquired operations and client base of R. F. Blaess Investment Pty. Ltd. trading as Universal Financial Services.
- Established Custodial Account with the Public Trustee (via Universal Financial
Services) for use of customers / lodgement of funds.
2001
- Established and appointed representatives for Allied Mortgage & Securities Pty. Ltd. in Vanuatu, Australia, Indonesia.
- Established Treasury Operations and Customer Relations sections.
- Travelled internationally to various customers carrying out Preliminary Due Diligence required transactions being considered for participation.
2000
- Formally opened Business operations of Corporation on the 1st January 2000.
- Acquired intellectual property and client base of R. P. Finance and Swanson Financing. Purchased corporate logo 'Dollarman'.
- Web & Communication Operations established. Opened Operational Offices, Hutt Street, Adelaide South Australia, and placed on line.
- Credit and Treasury Committees and protocols established and placed on line.
- Arrangements and understandings entered into with funds suppliers, investors and finance houses in Australia, USA and Europe.
1999
- Appointed and contracted in November 1999, as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Allied Mortgage & Securities Pty. Ltd., formally a subsidiary of Allied Mortgage Corporation Limited for an initial term of five years.
- Established relationships with auditors, accountants and lawyers. Retained executives and consultants for operation of business.
- New shareholders, directors, executives obtained. Temporary office opened in Adelaide.
- Prepared Operation Manual and Documentation for customers and those associated with Allied Mortgage & Securities Pty. Ltd.
- Purchased shareholding in Allied Mortgage & Securities Pty. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Allied Mortgage Corporation Ltd.
- Entered into contract of employment for initial term of five (5) years as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
1996 - 1999
NEW RESOURCES GROUP (VANUATU) LIMITED
1999 - Position Held: Consultant to the Board of Directors
Consultant / Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors
Withdrew and Suspended services to the company 01/01/99
Resigned as Consultant to Chief Executive Officer 30/06/99
1998 - Positions Held: Consultant to the Chief Executive Officer, Hon Kasipi Song, M.P. Minister of Health of the Republic of Vanuatu, Consultant to the Board of Directors Company Representative
APPOINTED as Consultant to the Chief Executive Officer Mr. James Neill and the Board of Directors
1997 - Position Held: Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director
Resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Director 21/10/97
1996 - Position Held: Foundation Chairman of the Board of Directors
Executive Treasurer Chief Executive Officer
This organization incorporated for the purpose of the development of a Thermal Power Plant and the transmission of electricity.
Company beneficial owners were:
- The Government of the Republic of Vanuatu
- The Provincial Government of the Schefa Province
- The Genesis Corporation and Others.
1990 - 1996
P. H. SWANSON TRS as FINANCING CONSULTANT
Swanson Financing commenced operations early in May 1991, primarily involved in the provision of consulting services for borrowers. In addition to this function, the practice was involved in sourcing and provision of funding for those clients requiring financial assistance and facilities.
Following the establishment of Swanson Financing, further areas of endeavour were undertaken, primarily involving the utilization of capital in to the Australian market place.
As a result of business activities, a number of executive appointments were offered, accepted with such being conducted concurrently with the practice.
ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY PT
Position Held: Treasurer 1991-1992
Established Enhanced Oil Recovery with two partners. Prime function to negotiate contracts, place on line facilities for the use of radial fracture gas generating tools in the oil and gas industry in Indonesia and the Pacific Rim. Directly involved in a number of offshore conferences and meetings with members of Government, leaders of the oil industry and financiers - bankers fraternity, throughout the regions.
TARA (Vanuatu) - PORT VILA, VANUATU
Position Held: Managing Director 1993-1995
A trip to Vanuatu established holding group to utilise tax advantages on behalf of a number of companies and their activities.
LOXTON INDUSTRIAL HOLDINGS Pty Ltd - LOXTON, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Position Held: Advisor and Consultant to the Directors 1994-1996 with responsibilities for International fund transfer and treasury operations.
The Company was established as a subsidiary of Endocarp Pty. Ltd., which was involved in the extraction of Apricot and Peach kernels for pharmaceutical and industrial use.
In 1996 resigned from all executive appointments outlined above.
1981 - 1989
P. SWANSON & ASSOCIATES Pty Ltd
Relocated to South Australia 1981, established P. Swanson & Associates, the business operations were involved in:
- Financing and Finance Broking
- Real Estate and Project Development
- Real Estate Property Management and Marketing
- International Commodities
The Companies operations grew through 1987, with further partnerships and directorships being entered into, including:
- R P Finance:
This businesses activities focussed on specialising in Commercial Motor Vehicle leasing, short term finance and Capital Facilities. - Honey Exporter of Australia:
Directly involved in the supply of honey to Japan and countries in the region. Granted provisional honey exporters license, involved in international negotiations, contracts and associated resolution of problems in the movement of commodities. - Associated Screen Enterprises Pty. Ltd.
In 1987 appointed to the companies board of Directors with Treasury Portfolio ASE incorporated two subsidiaries:
• Larakin Films
• The Heritage Film Corporation - Blackwood Couriers Pty. Ltd.
Late in 1987, acquisition of a major shareholding of this company, appointed consultant to the Board of Directors, accountable for funding and maintenance of the treasury.
1970 - 1980
HUTCHINSON FINANCE & PROPERTY CONSULTANTS
Positions Held: Partner 1975-1979
Principal - Hutchison Finance 1979-1980
Entered into a partnership arrangement with a consultant land agent, dealing primarily in financial transactions and development of multi-storey building/subdivisions of land. A number of property transactions were undertaken on behalf of developers and speculators, with specialised funding being applied.
1972 - 1975
TRUSTEES EXECUTORS & AGENTS, SYDNEY
Position Held: Trust Officer
Commenced employment in capacity of Trust Officer.
1970 - 1972
McGUREN & Co., SOLICITORS
Position Held: Article Clerk
Commenced working career as an Article Clerk to Mr. Bruce Mc Kay, Partner.
The training specialised in areas of litigation, directly related to finance
and debt recovery.