LEADERSHIP
WITH A SUCCESSFUL track record of leading large organisations through transformational change to deliver sustainable growth , profitability and strong operating cash flow , Stephen Ellich took to the refocus with enthusiasm . We asked him to reveal some of his secrets .
His biggest challenge , he says was integrating the disparate businesses into a very large corporation . “ Both had come out of private ownership . The cultural differences transferring from a private company to a large Stock Exchange listed company have been significant to overcome . To ensure business runs as cost effectively as possible is also part of the journey .”
He sees his management style as one of bringing people along on the journey . “ I try to give the team a vision and a direction . Something they can believe in and follow . Though integration challenges look large and complicated , the prize at the end for everyone is worth a little inconvenience .”
What about the natural inertia ? “ Everyone handles change differently .
8 July 2016