Daniel holds a First Class Honours degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of New South Wales, where he was awarded the University Medal. Daniel was also a recipient of a Co-op Scholarship, undertaking 18 months industrial training while completing his degree. Daniel will shortly commence a full-time MBA at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. 

Since joining Port Jackson Partners in 2004, Daniel has worked in the retail, oil and gas, energy, wholesale distribution, manufacturing and construction materials industries.

Examples of recent work

• Worked with a large Australian oil and gas company to develop the long term strategic direction and optimal end-to-end business model, including:

• Designing and facilitating a series of workshops with senior management around the future evolution of the industry

• Developing long term views around key business drivers and evaluating a range of ownership and restructuring options, including business unit divestments, mergers, joint ventures and acquisitions

• Worked with a large energy company to improve its competitive position within the industry structure, including:

• Understanding the competitive landscape within the industry

• Evaluating the strategic rationale for vertical integration through a joint venture to mitigate risk and create growth options

• Developing a road map for deal negotiations, including a valuation of the business and assessment of key commercial terms

• Assisted a wholesale distribution company to develop strategies to improve their existing businesses and promote future growth, including:

• Investigating options to rationalise and optimise their inventory holding and distribution network

• Understanding the role of generalist and specialist retailers in serving key customer segments

• Tuning organisational accountabilities and incentives to encourage improved performance

• Worked with an Australian construction materials company to evaluate strategies for building a business in South-East Asia, including:

• Understanding the structure of the industry and the attractiveness of the future positioning of the business

• Understanding potential risks and assessing their impact on business value

• Developing a regional strategy to manage risks and improve performance through leveraging existing positions in the region

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