Simon Boys

Experience

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  Fonterra

  Jan 2002 - Oct 2021

  IN A WORD:- Applying a project approach to delivering step improvement  - Leading people through the change,- Coaching people for their own permanent improvement  - Looking ahead, seeing the future beyond the next bend  - Positive in turmoil  - Process, engineering & asset management in terms of business value LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE My leadership successes include:- Fonterra sustainability Capital Program- A project community across teams building systems, teamwork and capability. - Project governance and leadership to portfolio, programs and projects over many years. - Engineering including the review of Fonterra's Engineering Standards.- Formation and delivery of Regional Project strategy - Process, people, engineering, refined and implemented.- Redefinition of contractor engagement with a focus on value, relationships and understanding the people. THE PERSON- I’m passionate about improvement and enjoy the challenge of change and opportunities to help people think differently. - People describe me as a deep thinker... someone who sees the patterns, implications, and possibilities well ahead.- I enjoy coaching people towards a better future... understanding their strengths and seeing them work more effectively. If teamwork is strong and people can work to their strengths then all things become possible.- My experience in transitioning from engineering towards people oriented leadership is particularly relevant to helping others who are working through similar transitions.- My world revolves around people and real delivery. It has to be real to be compelling. HISTORICALLYMy ability to plan ahead, improve systems and motivate those around me has resulted in positive change within my workplace. I get a buzz from the permanent impact on the business and people around mePast roles include: Environmental manager (during implementation of ISO14000), Utilities Management (including direct line management of trades staff), Industrial Engineer Show less

  • Group Manager Projects Development

    Sept 2016 - Oct 2021

  • Global Essential Capital Projects Manager

    Aug 2015 - Sept 2016

  • Regional Proejcts Manager - South Island

    Jan 2002 - Aug 2015
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  ProjectForward.co.nz

  Oct 2019 - now

  Founder and owner

  Action through people and process... Moving forward can be a stretch. It is common to experience stress and doubt, to be stalled or overwhelmed. Past success doesn't always prepare us. Who is your sounding board? I work with people to explore their next steps. That's what will takes us forward.Project Improvement comes from good process and systemsGetting organised and efficient can be hard when there's a lot going on. Good people can get you so far, but consistency and improvement can be elusive... I work with people to get the most from their capital, their projects and their portfolios, Locking in the gains we make. Show less