Company Profile

Cost Management Specialists have manufactured profit for clients since 1992 while investing in the ongoing development of our skill, expertise and experience. The initial focus on major expenditure has expanded significantly to a more strategic approach to cost management.

• implement effective cost management strategies;
• ingrain a 'cost management mindset' amongst staff;
• manufacture profit;
• invest in sustainability.

• Definition of the Value Proposition - how you sell goods and or services at a price which represents value for the client and achieves your profitability and sustainability objectives;
• Sales and marketing targeted to a Target Client Profile - clients for whom your value proposition is highest;
• Clear responsibility, accountability and an effective Performance Management System;
• Opportunity for Staff Initiative based on informed choice.

Consulting Principal

John Cleary is the Principal of Cost Management Specialists.

He is highly valued by Australian and overseas clients for his business acumen and skill in manufacturing profit.

John holds qualifications from Melbourne and Monash University and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Institute of Cost Management (Nigeria). He is a member of Leadership Victoria and a Graduate of the Australian Company Directors Course.

John promotes client 'buy in' to ensure ongoing client staff 'ownership' beyond specific Cost Management Specialists projects. He has excellent interpersonal skills and believes that the secrets to personal success are aspiration and a love of learning.

John has presented conferences on Strategic Cost Management in Australia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Tanzania, Thailand and Singapore. He is active in professional networks and is committed to continuous improvement of all aspects of the Cost Management Specialists business.

As the Managing Director of the Blue Chip Consulting Group, John also works in the areas of strategy, leadership, governance and change management.