The Principals of CK Partners, collectively, have over 50 years of experience in delivering strategic advice and business solutions to senior executives and Boards of medium and larger organisations around the world. Our professionals all hold top qualifications from leading Australian and overseas universities and business schools, and have held senior positions with leading international management consulting firms and major international businesses.
Profile
Larry has over 30 years consulting experience advising CEOs and management teams in Australia, New Zealand and Asia on issues of growth, competitive strategy, M&A, organisational change and performance improvement.
Previously
Before starting CK Partners, Larry was the Managing Partner of Braxton Associates and Global Partner, Deloitte; a Director of Australian Consulting Partners; and Senior Partner and Global Partner with L.E.K. Consulting.
Background
Larry has an MBA from the Wharton School, Philadelphia, USA, a PhD from Michigan State University, Michigan, USA, an MSc from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK, and B.ScAg from the University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. He is also an Australian Public Service Board Overseas Doctoral Scholar.
Profile
Tim has more than 20 years experience in strategy, marketing and innovation in consulting and corporate roles. Unique ability to marry detailed quantitative analysis and creative strategy to develop unique solutions to tough strategic challenges.
He has over 10 years experience developing consumer-centric growth strategies in the consumer goods space for Lion Nathan, National Foods, Diageo, Nestle, and Beak Foods in Europe, Australia and NZ.
Previously
Strategy Consulting – Mars & Co, London and Sydney
Group Strategy Director – Lion
Group Insights & Innovation Director – Lion
Background
Masters of Engineering, Cambridge
Profile
Sarah has almost 20 years of consulting experience specialising in business strategy and M&A. Areas include value based management, M&A advice, detailed competitor profiling, and new market entry strategies
She has over 10 years retail strategy expertise extending from airport retailing to general merchandise, mass-market apparel, discount and department stores. Strategy development for retail customer and markets, performance & operations and landlords management, retail M&A, post acquisition integration and synergy realisation.
Previously
Lecturer in organisational effectiveness in MBA course at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
Manager, Retail Strategy & Finance, Sydney Airports Corporation
Consultant, LEK Consulting – London and Sydney
Background
B.Ec., First Class Honours & University Medal; LLB, University of NSW, Sydney, Australia