Having consulted to a significant number and wide range of CEOs in the past 30 years I have no hesitation in placing Alister in the very top rank. He is an outstanding leader and enjoys a high level of dedication and support from his team. He delegates early and brings out the best in others. He challenges people to be the best they can be and gives them the support and encouragement they need to reach their full potential.

Alister insists on having focussed and well-thought-out plans – both short and long term – and ensuring that those who are going to implement the plan are fully engaged in developing them. Alister is committed to organisational structures that are customer-focussed and this ensures that his business is easy to deal with.

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His leadership style inspires and motivates others and he understands the significance of a high-performance culture as a means to achieve high levels of satisfaction – and therefore loyalty – from both customers and staff.

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He has a track record of success in innovation and change. He challenges himself and all those around him to question the status quo and to constantly seek new and better ways to do things. He drives out inefficiency without sacrificing quality. When meeting challenges and solving problems, he insists on in-depth analysis that defines the cause(s) of problems, he sets clear goals and canvasses all alternative solutions before choosing the best one(s).
 

Alister is an avid reader. He keeps right up-to-date with the literature and this stimulates his curiosity and his strategic thinking.

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I have enjoyed working with Alister in his several roles over the past 20 years. His values and integrity are completely beyond question and I have no hesitation in recommending him.

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Peter Crellin

Principal of Performance Edge

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