Duncan Marsh

Experience

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  Lone Ranger Ltd/Lone Ranger Jets

  Dec 1996 - Jul 2011

  Chief Operating Officer/Chief of Staff

  Oversaw organisational staff, key information, specific projects, and budget/expenditures to streamline operations, often in remote setting with limited communication. Executed complicated requests of owner with consistent judgement, confidentiality, analysis, and timeliness. Managed private jet (Bombardier Global Express) and flight department including 4 full-time pilots and 1 engineer, plus other staff and subcontractors. Directed 80m expedition yacht and crew of 22, coordinating with Captain/chief engineer to avoid owner/guest inconvenience. Organised logistics including professional guides for international trips in more than 120 remote regions including Galapogos and Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Polar Ice Cap, and Antarctica. • Led staff of 35 including recruitment, retention, performance reviews, and professional development.• Modified and implemented cost-saving measures, ensuring compliance with international aviation and shipping standards. • Managed private residences across the United States in New York (3 apartments), Cleveland (2 apartments), Aspen (2 residences) and Miami ($70 Million estate).• Controlled 80m private ship and Bombardier Global Express aircraft to ensure operations, maintenance and training were seamless minimal impact on principal’s schedule.• Maintained open, yet confidential, lines of communication across all stakeholders. Show less

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  J&D RIGGING PTY LTD

  Feb 2012 - Jul 2016

  CEO/General Manager

  Directed business planning, asset deployment, and operations of national crane hire, rigging, boiler making and construction firm, generating $15.3M revenue. Streamlined and improved business processes, including engineering, operations, maintenance and project forecasting. Recruited, developed, and motivated over 100 professional and technical staff. • Expanded business lines from mining to other industries and services including construction, demolition, and agriculture.• Led refinancing initiative to accelerate reinvestment and growth. Show less

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  Meridian Helicopters

  Jul 2016 - Nov 2018

  Chief Operations,Safety & Compliance Manager

  Led corporate operations, business development, and compliance for industrial helicopter service provider. Directed initiatives to grow new business lines and revenue. Managed across functional teams, owners, and industry leaders to establish operations and training practices that increased Meridian’s efficiency while reducing risks. Managed remote staff team responsible for generating $3.5M annual revenue.• Introduced new drone technology that dramatically expanded powerline inspection capabilities, results, and revenue.• Re-engineered national distribution model for mission-critical supplies to leverage cost-benefit and sourcing opportunities.• Launched internal and external communication platforms to drive organisational efficiency. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Feb 2019 - May 2022

  Studying / Freelance Consultant
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  Cookson Adventures

  May 2022 - Feb 2024

  Senior Project Manager and Technical Lead
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  Self-employed

  Jan 2024 - now

  UHNW Hard Asset Logistics Agent