" I am fortunate to have known Will over a number of years and have been able to partner with Will on a specialised interim assignment. Will possess a rare combination of deep technical knowledge and subject matter expertise with a highly commercial and business focused approach. Will is a highly effective professional interim / consultant who delivers excellent results for his clients. Will is great to work with and I look forward to partnering with him again soon. "
" I worked with Will during the funding and pre application stages for Civilised Investments to apply to the Bank of England for a deposit taking license. Will was able to use his in-depth and breadth of hands-on experience to quickly and correctly drive the financial aspects of the project, ranging from accounting to valuations, funding and financial strategy. He provided very good ideas, supported the board but also demonstrated that he was not only and effective CFO, but also a challenger bank expert. Will is an excellent communicator, a team player and calm under pressure. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him and would highly recommend him. "
" Will is hugely knowledgeable in the banking and fintech space. His experience and expertise are a real asset to any organization, with a profound knowledge and understanding of compliance, strategy and regulatory frameworks. I look forward to a continued professional relationship with Will and would recommend him as an adviser, or consultant to any organization within the global banking and finance industry. "
" Will is a highly achieved entrepreneur who has joined my course as a guest speaker. His entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial journey provide students with key insights that support their career development. His expertise in fintech is also highly valuable to provide a real-world angle to complement the students’ knowledge and exposure to that industry. "
" Will is an extremely outgoing manager and colleague. He is always very willing to share his business and technical knowledge along with his personal learnings. Will brings with him strong strategic leadership and possesses a macro strategic mindset. A very open-minded professional who embraces changes and challenges very well. My sincere best wishes are with Will. "
" Will has been a client of Trade and Investment Queensland for several years. He is a Fintech entrepreneur who has a sustained interest in innovation. Will has considerable experience in banking and is passionate about making a difference to customer banking experience. He has worked over a period of time on proving a concept in order to launch in the Australian market. "
" Will is exceedingly knowledgeable and experienced, bringing value and a dose of pragmatic realism to his work. His approach is one which is service oriented, professional and ethical. A positive attitude and good sense of humour are advantages when building up a bank; I highly recommend him. "
" Will is a valuable member of any team. Using both his deep technical understanding and personal experience he has managed at the top level; projects for both small challenger banks and some of the world's top ten financial institutes. In particular we have worked on projects that require both skills to achieve satisfactory outcomes for all, in very political organisations. This requires absolute technical expertise and diplomatic personal skills. "
" Will was responsible for the Balance Sheet Management function within product control during a very difficult rebuilding phase. Will is a leader who delivers results through empowering people whilst generating respect and loyalty. He encourages people to operate autonomously, taking ownership for their actions, whilst knowing they have support from a leader with commitment and vision. Will draws upon a wealth of high-quality experience to manage and direct the people he works with and to inform his response to challenges and opportunities. This translates in to razor sharp critical thinking and clarity of articulation. "
" Will produced and maintained a complex financial model that forecast the funding requirement of the bank and derived an appropriate market-based solution using a range of secured and unsecured debt instruments. The model also calculated important regulatory metrics such as the ILAS liquid assets buffer and ILG and the Basel III liquidity coverage ratio and net stable funding ratio. This model informed sensitive negotiations with potential buyers of Verde (the UK's 7th largest bank) and often several iterations were required in a single day. Will was conscientious and accurate in writing and managing the model and always delivered results when required. As a result of his efforts, he received a prestigious recognition award from the CEO of Verde. "
" Will is an excellent technical & personable senior finance professional. He is highly outcomes-driven & can deliver innovative solutions to technical issues to very tight schedules. He is a great team-player and a motivator of team members. "
" Will is a proactive and tireless contributor who would make a great addition to any team. Will exhibits strong interpersonal skills and an ability to motivate others. With next to no handover, Will hit the ground running, taking control of the team and immediately making positive and lasting improvements to which senior management were very happy about. I would highly recommend Will for any position, as he naturally rises to the occasion when presented. "
" I have known Will professionally for a number of years and have always found his knowledge and professionalism to stand out in the marketplace. He conveys enthusiasm and passion for his subject. His troubleshooting capability has resulted in successful project delivery consistently, which is much needed in the heavy regulatory driven environment of today. Will is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him. "
" Will was proposed for this assignment for his experience for the task at hand and also for his approachability and people skills. From day one Will put the Team at ease and gained their trust and confidence. "
" Will is a great contributor to Griffith Business School. His genuine interest in the students and their learning journey is invaluable. His mentorship and involvement in courses and other activities provides the students with great industry insights and practical advice. Will is also a frequent collaborator for staff and his roles as Expert in Residence and as an Adjunct Industry Fellow are greatly appreciated. Will is a valued member of the GBS team. "
" When I met Will and discovered the wealth of experience, knowledge and insight he brought to Australia when he came, I remember thinking what a smart move it was for the Australian Government to support his migration here. Then I firsthand experienced his expertise when he helped with financial projections and advice for getting Find My Fit investment ready and set up for success. The thing that impressed me most was his integrity, his dependability to follow through on everything he said he would do for us in the time frame he said he would, and his communication was faultless. Will is a man of the highest integrity and an asset to anyone who has the privilege to have him as part of their work or personal life. "
" Over the last 6 months I've worked with Will primarily on process improvements and implementation of controls within the Back Office Treasury function. During this time Will has been a breath of fresh air with his "no nonsense", "can-do" attitude and his genuine passion and desire to resolve issues. This approach is backed-up by technical expertise and a wealth of experience in a very complex area. Will is an asset to any team / project and I have no hesitation in recommending him to others. "
"I've collaborated with Will on multiple equity and debt transactions. His meticulous attention to detail, combined with his commitment to securing the best outcomes for his clients, has consistently impressed me. He is very astute and excels at playing the long game. He is one smart cookie."
" Will is a very approachable guy, bright personality and an inspirational person to work with! Will is focused and extremely open minded. I am honoured to have met him and be able to work with him on something big! He is incredible at networking and has a strong vision. I recommend Will as he is one of the most committed people I know. Getting to know Will has also shown me how much of a fun and adventurous person he is! You will be able to relate and connect with him through many ways! "
