Lee Bakerman

Experience

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  Alstom Group

  Oct 2003 - Dec 2003

  HR Project Manager - Divestment of the Alstom T&D Division

  As part of the recovery plan for the Alstom Group, the Alstom T&D Division was divested and transferred to the AREVA Group.• Project Managed all HR work streams related to the transfer including: transmission of business legislation, coordination of union consultations, transfer of employment contracts where appropriate in share or asset deals, transfer of assets and liabilities related to defined benefit pension schemes, ensured continuity of all HR related services such as payroll, HRIS, etc. Show less

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  AREVA T&D

  Jan 2004 - Nov 2010

  Responsible for HR for a population of 2000 employees within the East Asia & Pacific Region (12 countries).Key Projects and Achievements:• Led major organisational design and change / transformation projects for two high growth regions resulting in a shift of P&L structures from Product Line to geographic (country of destination)• Reduced voluntary turnover by 22% in the region, through detailed diagnostic and targeted retention programs for key functions and roles.• Led a Workforce Planning diagnostic and redefined resourcing strategy to manage 18% headcount growth over a two-year period, while reducing the average cost of recruitment by over 20%.• Rolled out job grading systems throughout the region, aligning bands and merit matrix systems accordingly. Show less Led the HR function for the Alstom Grid (formerly AREVA T&D) businesses in Australia and New Zealand. Scope: over 550 employees in 6 units including manufacturing, engineering, project delivery.• Reduced voluntary turnover by 40% in two years.• Leadership Capability Upgrade: Assessed, upgraded and up-skilled leadership teams in 6 local business units.• Capability Up-skilling: Designed and implemented training policies and programs increasing the average training per person from 1.6 to 3.4 days per annum. Show less

  • Regional Human Resources Director - Eastern Asia & Pacific

    Aug 2008 - Nov 2010

  • Regional Human Resources Director - Australia & New Zealand

    Feb 2006 - Jul 2008

  • Director of Human Resources - Sales & Services

    Jan 2004 - Feb 2006
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  Alstom

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2011

  Vice President Human Resources - Asia Pacific

  Alstom Group acquired AREVA T&D, creating Alstom Grid, a world-leader in in the Energy Transmission and Distribution sector. Alston Grid is modernising power grids globally through world-class HV and MV products, design and construct of substations and automation systems and Energy Management Systems (EMS). As part of the Alstom Group, Alstom Grid employs circa 18,000 employees world-wide. Alstrom Grid is finding solutions to the world's energy challenges and preparing the world for smart cities capabilities.Responsible for HR for a population of over 3200 employees within the Asia Pacific region (13 countries)• Led all HR work streams for divestitures of AREVA T&D to Alstom Group and subsequent carve-out of activities to Schneider Electric.• Created HR shared service center in China supporting the Asia Pacific region.• Led major organisational design and change / transformation projects for two high growth regions resulting in a shift of P&L structures from Product Lines to geographic country of destination. Show less

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  Norfolk Group

  Apr 2011 - Jul 2013

  Norfolk Group was an ASX listed leading electrical and mechanical contractor with a history of delivering some prestigious projects in Australia and New Zealand, including working on the Sydney Opera House. Norfolk operated under O'Donnell Griffin, Haden Engineering and Resolve FM. Norfolk's annual revenue was circa $1b and employed over 3000 employees. In July 2013 Norfolk was de-listed and acquired by RCR Tomlinson.Member of the Executive Leadership Team and reported to CEO- Experience engaging with Board and facilitating the Nomination and Remuneration Committee- Business Transformation and Organisational Design – Facilitated key decisions defining organisational design and defined key principles for the amalgamation of the two largest divisions of the group.- Managed the HR and Marketing work streams for day one transfer of business and supported RCR Tomlinson’s integration plan for the acquisition of the Norfolk Group. Show less

  • Group HR Director & Marketing

    May 2012 - Jul 2013

  • General Manager - Human Resources

    Apr 2011 - May 2012
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  Windrose Consulting

  Feb 2014 - Feb 2015

  Founder / Principal Consultant

  Windrose Consulting offers a strategic and hands-on approach to consulting through: diagnostics, pragmatic advice and expertise, change management, and project implementation in the following areas:• Business Transformation• Organisational Design & Change• Transaction Service: Mergers & Acquisitions, Divestitures, Restructures…• Human Capital Consulting• HR Effectiveness• HR on Demand

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  Broadspectrum

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2020

  General Manager Human Resources

  Broadspectrum is part of the Ferrovial Group, a world leader in the design, construction, operations and maintenance of major projects and infrastructure assets. Ferrovial employs almost 100,000 employees in 20 countries. Broadspectrum is proud of its 60 plus year history of delivering essential services that support our communities. Broadspectrum has always been known as one of Australia's most successful companies and focused on major engineering projects such as bridges, tunnels, dams, hydro-electric and coal power stations, oil rigs, concert halls, sugar mills and power lines. Included in our list of achievements is constructing the Gateway Bridge in Brisbane and working on the Sydney Harbour Tunnel.Broadspectrum employs 14,000 employees and operates in a variety of sectors and industries such as defence, social infrastructure, health, justice & corrections, resources, transport, urban infrastructure, justice & corrections, social infrastructure...I have held various General Manager HR roles, supporting all Sectors and Industries including:General Manager - Defence & Social Infrastructure:I led the Human Resources function and am a member of the senior leadership team for the largest Divisions within the group, representing circa 6,000 employees: Government, Defence, Social Infrastructure, Justice & Corrections and Health SectorsGeneral Manager - Bids and TransitionsI delivered innovative and commercially sound HR and IR strategies and budgets for major bids and tenders across all Sectors of Broadspectrum, and lead teams to deliver all HR workstreams for contract transitions and mobilisations. Show less

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  Virtus Health

  Aug 2020 - now

  Chief People Officer

  Virtus Health Limited (ASX:VRT) is a global leader in personal fertility services, enhanced by the passion of people and the precision of technology. Virtus is a leader in Assisted Reproductive Services and other procedures across Australia, Ireland, Denmark, Singapore and UK. It also operates Day Hospitals and Virtus Diagnostics which specialises in genetic and molecular testing. Virtus subsidiaries in Australia include IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group & TAS IVF. Together, the Virtus family help people become parents.As a member of the senior executive leadership team, I am responsible for leading the human resources function and supporting the cultural and capability required to deliver on Virtus' strategy and vision. Virtus is a global leader in personal fertility services through a culture that is ambitious to continuously deliver the best care, the best science, and the best outcomes. Show less