Neil Padley BA, MBA, FCPA, GAICD, GNZIOD

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Global Head of Shared Services at Sims Metal

Greater Brisbane Area, Australia

Overview

Neil Padley is the Global Head of Shared Services at Sims Metal, specializing in process re-engineering, innovation, and change management. An active industry leader and speaker, colleagues describe him as a passionate and brilliant strategic thinker who is gifted at enabling others to achieve their goals.

Outside of work, Neil is a dedicated golfer who channels his passion into fundraising. He participates in demanding charity events, demonstrating significant commitment to causes he cares about, such as cancer research, by testing his skill and endurance on the golf course for a good cause.

He is undertaking the ultimate golf challenge: playing four rounds (72 holes) in a single day to raise funds for the Cancer Council.

Personality Overview

Fast-Paced

Decisive

Direct & Candid

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Shared Services
He has a long career leading shared services for major companies and was the President of the Australasian Shared Services Association (ASSA).
Process Innovation
His experience is rooted in re-engineering financial, procurement, and HR services to drive cost-effectiveness and performance improvement.
Charity Golf
Actively participates in "The Longest Day" golf challenge, playing 72 holes in one day to raise money for the Cancer Council.

Media Appearances

Neil has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Global Head of Shared Services at Sims Metal
10-2017 - 3-2025
Head of Finance Shared Services at Woolworths Group
2-2016 - 10-2017
Director at Capgemini
7-2013 - 12-2015
Executive Manager, Shared Services at Brisbane City Council
4-2013 - 7-2013
Executive Consultant, Transaction Services at Virgin Australia

Education

2013 - 2013
Company Directors Course from Australian Institute of Company Directors
2007 - 2007
Company Directors Course from NZ Institute of Directors

More Information

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Exp : 39 Location : Greater Brisbane Area, Australia Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Global Head of Shared Services at Sims Metal
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Insights For Selling To Neil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Neil is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Neil

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Neil move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Neil take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Neil

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