Pascal B. Xavier

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About Pascal B. Xavier

A senior executive with over 15 years of governance, risk, compliance and operations experience across the private, government and not for profit sectors including engineering, consulting, infrastructure, education, entertainment, community development and healthcare. A diligent, competent, accountable and highly reliable professional. Holder of a business degree and a graduate diploma in corporate governance and applied risk management from the Governance Institute of Australia. Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia (2017-2021). Career achievements include: Organizational governance, legislative and regulatory compliance at Sunnyfield through improving business systems incorporating revised policies, procedures, safe work instructions and reporting protocols. Ongoing improvements to reduce psycho social hazards at the workplace. At Merlin Entertainments Group taking ownership of governance and risk management of infrastructure & assets from the then managing contractor and turned around a dysfunctional site within 12 months of joining. Significant asset refurbishment and renewal. Through creative implementations, drove reduction in utilities consumption by 30%, saving the organization $25K/month ($300K/year ongoing) in addition to demonstrable CAPEX cost saving of ~$250K over 9 months through judicious issue analysis and contractor identification; At Department of Industry, Innovation and Science reduced cost overruns by 35%, also implemented a quantifiable resource allocation process which increased productivity by 25%. Performed ISO 9001 business systems audits for large contracts with external providers, to drive deliverable outcomes. Exerted positive influence on the budget expenditure and safety culture; At GHD managed bids and won design projects valued at approximately $1-5M each. Performed ISO 9001 internal audits across the business divisions. Created a new revenue stream for GHD in the deconstruction and remediation sector, and instrumental in being awarded AS4801 OHS certification; At BHP delivered 25-30% margin on projects managed through cost control measures with projects valued between $5-20M; Risk managed to avoid liquidated damages delayed), saving in unbudgeted costs; Ensured contractual compliance to provide a decompression chamber, saving an additional expense of Saved the company in hire fees due to this high level of forward planning and good KPIs on site safety management i.e. zero fatality rate.