Examining the SME landscape and what lies ahead

Henry has more than 30 years of experience in the finance industry and is a well-regarded presenter specializing in financial management.

Henry also presents training programs in Bangkok for the Thai Institute of Directors and presents for the Australian Institute of Company Directors in Australia, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong.

He also presents financial management workshops for executives in the private, government and not-for-profit sectors and is well known for simplifying finance with highly interesting and engaging examples.

He has been Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Medical Insurance Australia, an APRA regulated insurer providing professional indemnity insurance to doctors in Australia.

He was also Chairman of CPR Pharma Services Pty Ltd, a private equity funded CRO, prior to it being sold to a Sydney based investor. to Champ Private Equity, now known as CPE Capital.

Ross Cameron is the founder of Cameron Research, which he established in 1992 to focus on researching small and medium sized businesses.

Over the past 28 years Ross has undertaken over 700 focus groups and 3,000 face-to-face interviews, always with the owners of SMEs, looking at their mind-set, attitudes and behaviour. He is considered an authority on ‘all things SME’ and counts ten of Australia’s largest 20 companies as clients

David is a Corporate Finance Partner with BDO in South Australia. His knowledge across business value drivers means he approaches clients from an informed perspective, providing insight from the outset.

David provides support to fast growth businesses, including advising on valuations, mergers and acquisitions. He has significant experience with engagements for both publicly listed and private companies. Highly regarded by his peers, David has presented to industry bodies including the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA and the Taxation Institute of Australia. He also provides insights towards BDO’s specialist economic and business survey publications, driving engagement with industry, government and policy makers.

David commenced his accounting career as a tax consultant with a big four firm, leaving to become a Partner with a smaller firm in 1994. He developed significant business advisory and accounting experience, and joined BDO in 2013, working with both Private Clients and Corporate Finance teams.