Doug Golden
Partner
BComm, FAICD, CPA
"People make a business - the right team can achieve challenging outcomes - particularly when times are tough. Often we forget the basics when managing people - involvement and communication are the key to engaging a group of people. To ensure success, growth, and innovation in any business, it is critical that strategies are well communicated and accepted by the management team"
Doug Golden commenced his career in audit after graduating from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1981. By late 1982 Doug saw an opportunity in the logistics industry to develop a specialised operation with his brothers providing 'niche' transport and warehousing services primarily to the plastics and chemical industries, including significant involvement with dangerous goods.
From a relatively small operation in 1982, Doug led this business, through acquisitions and organic growth, to become a substantial national operation. For a period in the 1990's the business was owned by a prominent publicly-listed company. In 1998 it was privatised again, and following further significant growth, the business was sold in 2007 to a Government owned entity that saw the benefit of the extensive systems used in managing sensitive logistics tasks.
Through his involvement in both private and public entities, Doug has developed expertise in private company governance, reporting systems and in regulatory compliance. He has also been extensively involved throughout his career in many acquisitions and divestments, and brings with him a strong service industry ethos.
During his career Doug has been passionate about the concept that 'people make any business' and as such has led highly effective teams, and has managed growth and strategic change in very competitive environments.
Beyond business, Doug has been actively involved in numerous not for profit (NFP) organisations, believing that giving back to any community is part of being involved in it. In particular he has been active in the Independent School sector in Victoria and internationally for nearly 20 years.
Contact Doug
Mob: 0418 324 322
Email: dgolden@nem.net.au