CROSSMARK Australia and New Zealand has appointed Luke Johnson as the company’s new Director of Operations.
Mr Johnson, who has more than 15 years’ experience in operations, joins CROSSMARK from online auction site GraysOnline where he was sales operations manager.
He began his career as a business analyst before moving to the UK to join global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney as a data analyst. He then joined Deloitte in the UK and in Australia as a senior consultant on operational improvement projects for organisations including several blue-chip companies.
Mr Johnson was with GraysOnline for six years, responsible for operational management of the consumer division and supporting the achievement of sales targets.
He has an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business and a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Newcastle.
At CROSSMARK, Mr Johnson is responsible for operations and strategy across the national business.
“This is an important role for CROSSMARK and Luke will help provide a solid foundation for the growth of our business and contribute to strategic initiatives and operational management,” the company’s Australia and New Zealand CEO, Andy Kirk, said.
“Luke brings a wealth of knowledge in operations and sales and has been closely involved in helping several blue-chip companies achieve their goals.”
Mr Johnson, whose appointment is effective immediately, said: “CROSSMARK has a strong vision for growth and several plans for innovations, which makes it an exciting business to be part of. I look forward to working with the team to put the structure and plans in place to achieve those goals.”