We see ourselves as an extension of your research team. We are here to assist, so make the most of our expertise. Below you can see what occupies our thoughts. Let us know what occupies your thoughts, so that we can start discussing ideas.
I think about
- creating opportunities for partners to profit
- creating Flinders Partners as fast, relevant and good to do business with
- knowledge, research, thinking and getting benefit to people
- being lateral to get to the solution the fastest
- how frustrating being on a football club board can be!
Anthony Francis
Managing Director
anthony.francis@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 7725
I think about
- developing a central co-ordination point for consulting opportunities and projects with the university
- identifying researchers interested in consulting
- identifying new consulting opportunities and partners
- building and maintaining relationships with the university and industry
- whether Houdini (my finch) has escaped from his cage
Leah Pussell
Manager - Consulting
leah.pussell@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 7512
I think about
- how I can continuously improve our service and better meet our clients' needs
- how we can be more strategic in reaching new markets together globally while making a difference to alleviating poverty
- how we can improve the health system for those underprivileged
- how we can improve the equity of women
- what the dog eats whilst I am at work today and how dead my garden is
Julie Gardner
Manager - International Consulting
julie.gardner@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 7568
I think about
- how much I admire, and am in awe of, all the dedicated researchers at Flinders University
- assisting the researchers and Flinders in bringing the benefits of their ideas to the Australian or world community
- protecting the rights of, and ensure appropriate compensation for, researchers, students, the university and our partners
- making sure that there are no major stuff ups in the legal paperwork
- having a robot servant - happy to be a test case for any prototypes researchers may wish to trial - I am not put off by I Robot
Emma Beames
Manager - Legal & Administration
emma.beames@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 7748
I think about
- building a recognised and trusted brand Flinders Partners
- bringing ideas and strengths of researchers and business people together
- helping advance area that I am passionate about: university-industry partnerships
- having fun and being successful with our brilliant team
- how much fun organising a wedding can be
Carolin Plewa PhD
Manager - Marketing and Strategy
carolin.plewa@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 7745
I think about
- Helping Flinders Partners maximise it's potential
- Making sure the business moves forward everyday
- Cutting out unnecessary processes
- Money, Budgets, finance - all the important stuff
- How much Sturt is going to win by this weekend
Richard Jacka
Manager - Finance
Richard.Jacka@Flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 7738
I think about
- providing the best service I can to Flinders Partners and our partners
- helping to provide a happy and friendly environment for staff and clientele
- enjoying seeing staff grow, develop and achieve in their positions
- looking forward to seeing Flinders Partners grow, develop and prosper to achieve its goals
- enjoying every day and whatever it may bring
Dianne Spinks
Executive Assistant
dianne.spinks@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 7729
I think about
- the talent and opportunity surrounding us; distilling it is our focus
- the future: combining the wisdom and wealth of Gen X and the enthusiasm and ideas of Gen Y
- investment attraction being a zero sum game
- FP doing it together and keeping it together
- relaxing by nurturing produce from the Kapunda Estate
Bob Taylor
Senior Associate - Commercial Development
bob.taylor@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 7741
I think about
- matching the expertise and technology of University researchers to relevant industry partners
- providing a friendly and professional environment which fosters collaboration
- all the exciting research I get exposed to at the University
- reacquainting myself with Adelaide after 8 years spent away
Sinead O'Connell
Senior Associate - Technology Development
sinead.oconnell@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 7716
I think about
- the development of our environmental consulting services
- building strong relationships with industry and government
- positioning Flinders Partners as a reference for research and auditing in the areas of carbon emissions, environmental biotechnology and environmental management systems
- opportunities for professional development
- what goodies fashion and beauty shops are currently selling...
Aisha Sirop
Senior Associate - Flinders Bioremediation
aisha.sirop@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 5612
I think about
- how I can better serve my colleagues and the Flinders University research community
- life being an amazing journey and how much of an opportunity my time at Flinders Partners will be in terms of what I will experience and learn
- the dedication and awesome intelligence of the researchers at Flinders and the stresses they experience in their effort to try and make the world a better place
- the name 'Flinders Partners' and what it means to people - academics, industry, government
- my next motorbike adventure and just hoping on the back of the bike with my husband and seeing where the road takes us
Lara Commane
Associate - Consulting
lara.commane@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 5614
I think about
- connecting with people to create opportunities
- genuinely engaging consultants and clients
- planning effective communication and project management
- displaying warmth, diplomacy and respect
- achieving new challenges
Ben Flink
Associate - Consulting
ben.flink@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 7726
I think about
- how I can best represent our company, both in the office and out
- making a difference to my fellow workers
- bringing in a good balance of work and play during the day
- becoming a better golfer and making money out of it
- what my children and grandchildren are up to
Deb White
Associate - Marketing
deb.white@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 7788
I think about
- early University-industry partnering
- developing and maintaining client satisfaction and benefit
- all of the events that I am organising
- the importance of good communication, honesty and sincerity
- my two-year old puppy dog and all of the mischief that she is getting up to while I am at work!
Melissa Geue
Associate - Marketing
melissa.geue@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 7735
I think about
- to clear the accounts off my desk as quickly as possible
- to provide backup to the Manager - Finance
- end of year - already!
- how much easier it was with 1 child
Louise Mostyn
Associate Finance
louise.mostyn@flinderspartners.com
Direct +61 (0) 8 8201 7737
