Danny Trainor

Experienced General Manager and leader in the manufacturing, logistics and media industry. I am able to shape and deliver strategic initiatives that drive both revenue and cost which are aligned to the business objectives. As an individual, I have a proven track record in building a team that is empowered and capable of delivering the business needs. I think tactically about our strategic objectives and challenge my peers, subordinates and suppliers so that as a collective unit we ultimately achieve success together. My professional background is extensive with change management. My areas of expertise: • Property Portfolio Management – reviewed property assets both leased and owned across New Zealand with a view to better utilise each site by size, location, customer value, and provided alternative solutions where appropriate to suit the future needs of the business. • Business transformation – to implement lean operational structures whilst using latest technology to reduce the ongoing burden of fixed costs associated with staff. • Procurement – by understanding the different market segments that we procure, this enables us to leverage off the market IP to extract best value. • Strategic Insight – within the areas under my control I have a strategy that is to be cognisant with future needs of the business that drives commercial outcomes that deliver value. • Business Development – utilise the available capacity within business to drive commercial outcomes by differentiating our offer. • Relationship Management – employees, suppliers, peers, customers and financial markets. • Logistics – by establishing partners, leverage off current networks within the country and sharing the last mile at a lower cost to business. • OH&S Leadership Management – managed the compliance and professional obligations across multiple business units. .