Drew Dunlop

Bachelor of Business Accounting, Vic Uni

Region: Head Office

I am a financial controller that developed through the commercial accountant route. Anything to do with numbers that flows through to any financial statements will be my thing. I try and leverage systems to create efficiencies so our people can use their individual talents. Systems, Data and analysis are core to bringing improvement sooner and we strive for quality at Reids in everything we do. I also help guide the finance function to support all departments as needed.

Q1: Share some interesting facts about yourself

• As I am in Finance I am not allowed to be that interesting. I hold the record for highest number of times being “part” of Nick Reid pranks.
• I am big Formula One nerd from many years before any Netflix series popularised it more.
• Anything Engineering or WW2 will pique my interest.
• Carn the Swans! (SMFC)

Q2: What do you believe differentiates Reids from other companies?

Being a genuine family business that has grown significantly and can still attest to retaining core values over 40 years while also being agile in an evolving business landscape. After so much change and growth, still walking the walk of being a family business first is rare to me.

Q3: What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learnt in life?

We’re all wrong, imperfect and to varying degrees. You will struggle to navigate life if you can only go along with those on your exact frequency.

Q4: Your goals or aspirations for the future.

Find the right balance in life. Not sure we ever get there, but always trying. Find more to discover and experience in the limited time we have. Would also like to learn another language but it’s been said I haven’t got English under my belt yet.

Q5: Quote or mantra that inspires you

There is no failure except in no longer trying.