Dave Gardiner

Paratus Clinical Pty Ltd. provides clinical research and trial related services to pharmaceutical companies. The firm offers study feasibility, consultancy services, site services and support, data management and biostatistics services. The company was founded by Jeff Wal and is headquartered in Kanwal, Australia.

Portland Group Pty Ltd. Established in 1999, their mission at Portland Group is to make their clients successful by increasing their efficiency and profitability. They have assisted more than 50 ASX 200 companies achieve substantial improvements in their profitability and return on capital performance and their clients include the largest companies in Australia and New Zealand in the retail, finance, media, aviation, manufacturing, telecoms and resources sectors. They have also worked effectively with many multinationals, private equity owned enterprises, tertiary education and public sector organisations across the more than 500 engagements and AUD 20 billion of costs they have addressed for their clients. They work with clients to identify, implement and manage efficiency improvement initiatives. Their team has deep expertise in achieving material improvements in the procurement and supply chain functions as well as in optimising the operational performance of assets and organisations.