About Stewart Free
Stewart’s extensive experience and no-nonsense approach has been applied in a wide variety of formal and informal assignments enabling clear and achievable strategies to be implemented.
Stewart’s clear and open communication with all stakeholders is often understated but represents one of his primary strengths. The ability to negotiate and develop strategy, where others cannot, has resulted in many positive outcomes for creditors that would otherwise not have been possible.
Significant Appointments or Involvement
Stewart has vast experience working with corporations of all sizes – from single-director businesses, SMEs and multi- company groups.
Stewart has been involved on the following significant businesses/companies:
- Energy Renaissance – Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturer
- Reliance Security Group – Security
- Russell Smith – Telecommunications
- Clifford Constructions – Commercial Builder
- Grace Fashion (SES Fashions) – Fashion Retailer
- Hanama Collection (Paper Scissors, Chica Booti & Valleygirl NZ) – Fashion Retailer
- AP&D Consolidated – Heavy Manufacturing
- Apcally T/A Sydney Wong Tai Sin Temple – Buddhist Temple
- Austrol Group – Hi Tech Manufacturing
- Covers Design – Fashion Retailer
- The Gardens Sports Club – Registered Club
- The Waratahs Rugby Union Football Club – Registered Club
Industry Sector Expertise
Stewart has gained experience across a broad range of industries, including:
- Mining services and logistics
- Retail and wholesale
- Digital media
- Manufacturing across a broad range of enterprises
- Construction
- Hospitality
- Tourism
- Transport
Background & Specialist Skills
Stewart has nearly 30 years’ experience in the insolvency and reconstruction industry. He specialises in corporate and personal insolvency engagements across a diverse range of industries such as:
- Personal Insolvency
- Corporate Insolvency
- Business Restructuring
- Complex Litigation
Qualifications & Registrations
- Registered Liquidator
- Registered Trustee in Bankrupcty
Memberships & Associations
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA) (Fellow)
- Association of Independent Insolvency Practioners
