A visionary leader with a proven track record of driving transformative growth across diverse industries. Barry is a strategic executive with a passion for innovation and operational excellence. He excels at:
- Developing and executing high-impact growth strategies: His expertise lies in identifying and capitalising on market opportunities, fostering sustainable revenue streams, and achieving ambitious corporate objectives.
- Building high-performing teams: Barry's positive leadership style inspires and motivates diverse teams to achieve exceptional results.
- Optimising operations and driving efficiency: He has a proven ability to identify and implement cost-saving measures and enhance organisational efficiency.
Barry's Board & Executive Experience
Barry's experience spans a wide range of sectors, including health, fashion, FMCG, science, safety, and construction. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every role, ensuring strong governance, risk management, and commercial acumen.
Key Strengths Strategic Leadership · Business Development ·
Diversity and Inclusion Champion · Governance and Risk Management · Operational and Financial Acumen · Building strong teams to deliver the organisations objectives · Acquisition, mergers and integration
Barry's Board Experience
Board and Technical Committee Member (2014 - 2016) at Working at Heights Association, where he developed high standards for manufacturers, installers, certified trainers, and end-users.
Board Member (2013-2014) and Advisory Board Member (2012-2013) at Smile Dentist Ltd, a dental plan business reducing the cost of dental services to members.
Advisory Board Member (2012-present) at BC Sands Pty Ltd ($22m revenue, 70 employees), a retail and wholesale building and landscape supplies company.
Advisory Board Member (2012-2013) at Cadwell Pty Ltd ($13m revenue, 25 employees), a commercial construction, interior design, and fit-outs company.
Advisory Board Member (2011-2013) at Kerfoot Electrics Pty Ltd ($9m revenue, 45 employees), a commercial and industrial electrical contractors company.
Advisory Board Member (2011) at Kincrome Australia ($30m revenue, 70 employees), an importer/wholesaler of automotive, industrial, and hardware tools & equipment.
Board Member (2008-2010) Science Industry Association, the peak national industry association in Australia for organisations that are producers, providers or users of science industry goods and/or services.
Board Member (1998-2014) Ashfield Croydon Centenary Cricket Club community cricket club in Sydney’s inner western suburbs to promote, organise and conduct competitions for junior and senior players.
Barry's Executive Experience
CEO & Managing Director (October 2013 – Present) at RISSafety, where he spearheaded transformative leadership initiatives and significant revenue growth.
CEO & Managing Director (November 2012 – October 2013) at BC Sands, where he successfully grew the company into Sydney's leading Building & Landscape Supply Company.
Principal Consultant (January 2011 – February 2014) at Tridex Consulting, specialising in data analysis, change management, and business process improvement.
Managing Director (2008-2011) Lomb Scientific, distributor of consumables, and equipment and chemicals to the pathology and scientific research industries.
General Manager, Commercial Director, CFO (1998-2008) Siddons Proline/ITW Group, Australia’s largest importer/wholesaler/distributer of thousands of produces to the retail and trade hardware sectors.
Barry's career highlights include:
Transformational Leadership: Champion of Change: Barry isn't just a leader, he's a transformational one. He has a proven track record of driving operational efficiency, resilience, and sustainability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. His focus on team development ensures everyone is on board and empowered to achieve their best.
Engaging Visionary: He understands the importance of audience engagement and inspires buy-in for his vision.
Governance and Risk Management: Building a Strong Foundation: Barry's leadership in governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks ensures organisations operate ethically and effectively. He doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk by implementing best practices.
Financial Management: Strategic Financial Acumen: Barry's financial expertise goes beyond budgeting. He's a strategist who skilfully manages working capital, implements revenue-generating initiatives, and safeguards the financial health of the organisation, protecting both operations and employees.
Navigating Success Across Industries
"Board leadership isn't just about titles. It's about cultivating an environment of collaboration, where diverse perspectives converge to chart strategic pathways forward. I believe in actively engaging with fellow board members, drawing upon my extensive experience and insights to drive meaningful discussions, challenge assumptions, and foster innovative solutions. Together, we navigate complexities, mitigate risks, and seize opportunities, all with a shared commitment to steering our organisation towards sustainable growth and enduring success."
"From a very young age I believed that we did not do enough to look after our elderly as I experienced many older relatives retire and wait to pass away early. I admire some other cultures around the work where the younger generations took care of their elderly parents and relatives, where some cultures embrace a different approach, one rooted in respect and care for their elders. In these societies, the younger generations didn't just abandon their parents and relatives to languish in loneliness and neglect. Instead, they embraced them, cared for them, and ensured they aged with grace, dignity, and the love they deserved.
I want to make a positive difference to how our elderly age gracefully, with dignity and support for the elderly as many suffer with issues involving health, mental health, loneliness and a lack of connection with friends, family and society. I want to help them connect with others and their community."~ Barry Johnson