Jose is a seasoned CEO, Operating Partner and Non-Executive Director with a passion for leadership and a belief in the importance of values. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to mastering the art of thinking and recognizing the importance of empathy and patience. I believe that the largest threat to a leader is ego and that talent may win games, but teamwork wins championships.

With an extensive leadership portfolio encompassing Strategic Planning, Finance, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Board Governance & Compliance, Legal Affairs, Technology & Innovation, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Business Transformations, Jose has left an indelible mark on prestigious organizations such as Google, Fujitsu, Carphone Warehouse, SEEK Ltd (SEEK Investments), IDP Education, IELTS, Open Colleges, Open Universities Australia, and Ferrovial. His exceptional career has also brought him into close collaboration with renowned clients and investors like Apollo Management Global, Vistria Group, Vanta Education, KPMG, Deloitte, Telstra, NAB, ANZ Bank, and ICANN.

As a CEO, Jose consistently demonstrates his capacity to scale and elevate businesses, from nurturing startups to achieving $5 million in revenue, to revitalizing established enterprises, propelling them from $40 million to well over $100 million and beyond. He excels in navigating the complexities of the public market and driving digital transformations as an Operating Partner, leveraging clear and quantifiable business metrics. Jose's proven ability to oversee internal functions, expand teams, and establish cross-functional processes in dynamic, fast-paced environments has been instrumental in rapidly scaling businesses.

Jose instills a culture of innovation and creativity while maintaining a strong focus on accountability and results-driven performance. His effective communication and collaborative leadership style inspire and motivate teams to achieve their goals and continuously enhance their performance.

Highlights of Jose's career include building strong investor relations, successfully selling two distinct businesses (e3Learning & Open Colleges), securing fourfold capital funds for an ASX-listed company, and providing advisory expertise in the IPO process. He consistently demonstrates the ability to conceive, initiate, and successfully establish B2B SaaS platform startups across APAC, the USA, and the UK, achieving $1 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) within less than two years from their launch.

Jose's impact extends to organizations like Open Colleges, where he transformed business financial valuation from a negative enterprise value of $10 million to a positive $30 million. He elevated sales and marketing operations, resulting in revenue growth from $45 million to $68 million, and adeptly navigated the COVID-19 crisis by transitioning the organization to a hybrid and virtual operating model, optimizing productivity by over 40%.

His leadership was also instrumental in transforming an ASX-listed HR-Tech startup, Gooroo, from a cash-burning enterprise to achieving $1 million in annual revenue. Additionally, Jose played a pivotal role in expanding Google's presence into LATAM markets and EMEA, achieving a remarkable 1000% YoY market penetration increase for Google Analytics.

In the education sector, Jose's contributions include pioneering an innovative omnichannel customer acquisition revenue stream that underpinned the digital transformation for future IPO execution of IDP Education, achieving an impressive 300% YoY growth in new customer acquisition in the APAC region. At Open Universities Australia, he spearheaded substantial revenue growth, expanding the customer base, and implementing cost-saving measures.

In the realm of technology and digital, Jose masterminded the monetization, development, commercialization, scaling, and establishment of two registered generic top-level domains (gTLDs), securing 10% profits over ten years. He also led the formulation of a monetization strategy in partnership with Neustar and CSC.

Reflecting back on these businesses I am proud to have left them substantially better off now with cultures based on profit, innovation, personal accountability and most importantly the staff and customer experience. Their capabilities now include significantly improved systems, practices, strategy, a more abundant and innovative suite of offerings, and the roadmaps to optimise probability of continued success. 

I am committed to the principle of integrity and understand that values are only truly demonstrated in times of crisis, conflict, or commercial interests under pressure. I believe that leadership is the recognition and commitment to humility and the ability to embrace the dichotomy between "following and leading" and "being inspired and inspiring".

Ten solid leadership highlights looking back as testament to my value include:

1. Successful fundraising: As a Corporate Board Chairman, I understand the crucial role I play in securing funding for the start-up. One of my significant achievements has been raising a substantial amount of funding through venture capitalists, angel investors, or other sources to help the company grow and expand.
2. Recruiting key executives: I have helped attract high-quality executives and board members to the company, which has been a crucial achievement in the early stages of the company. A strong leadership team can help shape the direction of the business, and I take pride in contributing to that effort.
3. Strategic planning and execution: I work closely with the Board and other executives to identify key goals and milestones and ensure that the company's long-term strategy is executed effectively. As an effective board chairman, I take ownership of shaping the company's strategic planning and execution.
4. Industry recognition and awards: I have been recognized for my leadership in the industry through awards or other forms of recognition. This has helped raise the profile of the company and attract more investors or customers, contributing to our success.
5. Successful exits or acquisitions: I have helped the company achieve a successful exit, such as an IPO or acquisition by a larger company. This has been a significant achievement for both the company and me, providing a significant return on investment for investors and helping cement my reputation as a successful business leader.
6. Strategic restructuring: I understand that a successful turn-around requires a clear and well-executed strategy. As a skilled board chairman, I have helped the company develop and execute a strategic plan, including restructuring the organization, reducing costs, and streamlining operations to improve efficiency.
7. Improved financial performance: One of my most important achievements during a turn-around has been improving the company's financial performance. This includes increasing revenue, reducing expenses, improving margins, or securing new financing to support growth.
8. Successful leadership change: I recognise that in some cases, a turn-around may require a change in leadership. As a board chairman, I may play a critical role in selecting a new CEO or other senior executives to lead the company through the turn-around process.
9. Stakeholder management: During a turn-around, I manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, including investors, creditors, and customers. Being an effective chairman, I help maintain trust and confidence in the company by communicating clearly and honestly with these groups.
10. Successful sale or merger: A successful turn-around may result in a sale or merger of the company. As a board chairman, I may play a crucial role in negotiating a favorable deal and ensuring a smooth transition for employees and other stakeholders.