C-level executive in iconic Kiwi growth companies (Vend, Les Mills International, Trade Me, Orion Health). McKinsey & Co alumnus. Rhodes Scholar. Broad functional capability underpinned by deep strategy expertise. Experience includes strategy, general management, corporate development (new business development, M&A, partnerships), finance, analytics, product management, marketing.

Chief Financial Officer @ Responsible for finance, strategy and corporate development. Initially hired as VP Strategy in March 2015. Appointed Chief Financial Officer in June 2015. From March 2015 to Present (10 months) Trustee @ From February 2015 to Present (11 months) Business Development Director @ Responsible for company strategy, developing new business models and partnerships, and management of emerging growth businesses. From August 2012 to February 2015 (2 years 7 months) Management Consultant @ From April 2012 to August 2012 (5 months) Vice President, Product Management and Marketing @ Responsibility for global marketing, product management and design From September 2011 to April 2012 (8 months) Head of Strategy & Finance @ Functional responsibility for strategy, analytics and finance across Trade Me. P&L responsibility for portfolio of new businesses including Holiday Houses, Travel, Bookit and Treat Me. Concurrently performed Head of Travel role, with day to day responsibility for strategy and execution in these businesses, from September 2009 to February 2011. From April 2009 to July 2011 (2 years 4 months) Manager, Strategy & Analytics @ Leading the team that provides strategic thinking and analytical support for business decisions across Trade Me. From February 2008 to March 2009 (1 year 2 months) Associate @ Consulting to senior executives in a wide range of functions and industries in Australia and New Zealand - most experienced in strategy and marketing functions From August 2005 to December 2007 (2 years 5 months) Business Analyst @ Consulting to senior executives in a wide range of functions and industries in Australia and New Zealand - most experienced in strategy and marketing functions From March 2001 to July 2003 (2 years 5 months)

BA, Philosophy, Politics, Economics @ University of Oxford From 2003 to 2005 BCom (Hons I), Accounting and Finance @ University of Auckland From 1997 to 2000 St Patrick's College, Wellington From 1992 to 1996 Alexander Fala is skilled in: Strategy, Product Management, Marketing, Mergers, Business Strategy, Start-ups, New Business Development, Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Team Leadership, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Analytics, Business Development