Dan Porter

Principal Consultant - Finance and Interim Leadership

About:

Dan, Principal Consultant at Allura Partners, specialises in Interim Management and Senior Finance appointments in Melbourne. Dan brings 10 years of experience placing C-suite interim managers into private equity-backed and listed businesses in the UK. His broad track record includes appointments across Finance, General Management, Operations, Commercial and HR. His commitment to building long-term, trust-based relationships means that we can provide on-demand solutions for our clients’ needs as they arise.

Interests

Outside of work, Dan is a keen runner and cyclist and loves spending as much time as possible outdoors. With qualifications in nutrition and sports science, he loves to chat about anything related to health and fitness.

Specialities:

Accounting & Finance, Interim Leadership

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