Quentin O’Mahony
Singapore
Summary
Customer-oriented leader with 25 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin globally. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-pressure environments with multiple cross cultural stakeholders. Adapt at setting business vision that strives to bring out the best in team members to exceed stakeholder expectations everyday.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Singapore CAE Flight Training
11.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability three fold from 2019 to 2023.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed lean operation during pandemic years retaining all employees and successfully lobbied government for support grants.
- Reported regularly to joint venture board both through formal twice annual board meetings and monthly Executive committee meetings.
- Established fully owned Malaysian subsidiary
- Secured three rounds of external financing to invest in capital equipment totaling 40M USD.
- Established co-located business jet training centre in just 6 months.
General Manager
JAL CAE Flight Training
06.2015 - 10.2019
- Launched new strategic partnership with Japan Airlines 50/50 joint venture.
- Operational responsibility for 50 million USD budget, 100 staff and 14 full flight simulators across Japan and Korea with monthly reporting responsibility to board of directors.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Drove year-over-year business growth, setting strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Centre Leader
CAE Aviation Services
05.2013 - 03.2015
- Launched CAE's first flight crew training centre in Singapore;
- Managed annual budget implementations, 10 employee reviews, training and 8 customer airline contract negotiations.
- CAE JV Asian Aviation Centre of Excellence (AACE) Singapore’s Accountable Manager for their training organization with Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore;
- Work with government regulators (Transport, Education & Environment) for Centre operations;
- Coordinate with CAE Melbourne for operations of cadet MPL Ground School in Singapore;
Business Development Manager
CAE Inc.
12.2010 - 05.2013
- Coordinated cross functional teams including finance, marketing and tax on CAPEX investment for Asian Business & Commercial aviation projects, instrumental in the successful negotiations with AirAsia for a 60M USD JV;
- Led AirAsia CAE JV integration and launch in Malaysia through weekly meetings and action plans;
- Secured 10 year tax incentive package for AACE worth over 30 million USD from Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA);
- Established CAE Training Centre in Korea by lobbying Korean regulators and airlines, selecting country agent, securing Canadian embassy support & negotiating facility lease terms;
Senior Training Consultant & Account Executive
Advanced Management Training Group
07.2001 - 07.2009
- Managed a 10 client portfolio at the country manager level by negotiating frame agreements and writing both proposals & recommendation reports;
- Increased generated revenues 50% between 2004-2006 to over USD 300K annually through progressive client service, active networking and positive referrals;
- Guided client senior management teams to improve employee engagement for Nokia Japan/Korea and Lehman Brothers Hong Kong & Tokyo;
- Directed 4-member project team training Australian Embassy Japan staff on effective conflict resolution techniques with internal and external stakeholders;
Legislative Intern - Researcher
British Columbia Legislative Assembly
01.1999 - 09.1999
- Identified, researched and tracked numerous legislative issues relevant to current public issues.
International Program Co-ordinator
University of the Fraser Valley, UFV
05.1997 - 12.1998
- Developed global job placement program administering CDN 300K budget;
- Produced 22 job opportunities with 14 organizations from South Africa & Ethiopia to Italy & Chile;
- Negotiated academic exchange frame agreement with University de Hidaldo (Mexico).
Education
MBA - Strategy
McGill University
Tokyo & Montreal06.2010
Certificate - Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Justice Institute of British Columbia New Westminster
New Westminster, BC, Canada12.2008
Post Graduate Diploma - Asia Pacific Management
Capilano University, McRae Institute
North Vancouver, BC Canada06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - History, Co-operative Education
University of The Fraser Valley (UFV)
Abbotsford , BC06.1998
Skills
- Relationship Management
- New Business Development
- Networking Abilities
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Operations Management
- Employee compensation & benefits design
- Cross-Cultural Communications
- Training and Development
- Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
- Global company set up and operations launch
Affiliations
CDN Soccer Association and Japan Football Association Class 2 Referee
Volunteer telephone Crisis Counsellor Tokyo English LIfeline 2004-2006
Board Member on three CAE Inc. group companies in Asia
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Singapore Executive Committee Vice President 2021-23
Languages
Japanese
Elementary (A2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins.
Benjamin Franklin
Timeline
General Manager
Singapore CAE Flight Training
11.2019 - Current
General Manager
JAL CAE Flight Training
06.2015 - 10.2019
Centre Leader
CAE Aviation Services
05.2013 - 03.2015
Business Development Manager
CAE Inc.
12.2010 - 05.2013
Senior Training Consultant & Account Executive
Advanced Management Training Group
07.2001 - 07.2009
Legislative Intern - Researcher
British Columbia Legislative Assembly
01.1999 - 09.1999
International Program Co-ordinator
University of the Fraser Valley, UFV
05.1997 - 12.1998
MBA - Strategy
McGill University
Certificate - Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Justice Institute of British Columbia New Westminster
Post Graduate Diploma - Asia Pacific Management
Capilano University, McRae Institute
Bachelor of Arts - History, Co-operative Education
University of The Fraser Valley (UFV)
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