Defence expert joins advisory firm Proximity

One of Australia’s most respected defence industry experts, Ron Fisher, joins award-winning advisory firm, Proximity. Fisher joins Proximity as a Principal Advisor and will lead the organisation’s service offering to Defence as the National Defence Lead, acting as the primary strategic contact between Proximity and Defence. Proximity is a significant supplier of commercial, consulting and legal services to Defence, with Defence being Proximity’s largest client.  Ron Fisher Fisher transitions to Proximity from his most recent role as an external member of the Defence Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) Independent Assurance Review Board, where he has been helping to review dozens of Defence procurement projects.  Following a career in the Australian Defence Force, Fisher has forged a successful senior executive career, including as Managing Director of Raytheon Australia between 1998 and 2009, and as President and CEO of Raytheon Canada. He has also supported many businesses in developing growth strategies and professional development, leadership, executive development, and career management programs.  Fisher’s appointment to Proximity comes at a time when the organisation is experiencing significant growth and acceleration across its core solution lines – consulting, legal and commercial. Given Ron’s proven track record for building industry leading organisations, Proximity is excited about the benefits his experience can bring to its ambitious growth agenda.  “Under Ron’s leadership, Raytheon Australia became the fastest growing supplier to Australia’s defence industry, doubling in revenue and workforce size. We are very enthusiastic about the benefits Ron’s experience, network, skills, and energy can bring to our Defence capability, to our Principal Advisor Group, and Proximity more broadly,” said  Zoe Lynam, co-CEO. “In addition, Ron brings extensive knowledge of the current issues facing Defence procurement projects and will play a key role in helping our Defence clients solve complex problems. We see Ron becoming a strategic sounding board and brains trust for our clients and staff”.  The move to Proximity comes after a long-standing strategic relationship between the firm and Ron. Fisher was one of the founding members of the Proximity Advisory Board from 2013 – 2016, and as a result, Fisher has a deep understanding of Proximity’s core values and its projection path.  “I am thrilled to join Proximity at a time where the organisation and team is energised to take advantage of present opportunities. I am eager to roll-up my sleeves and help clients with large-scale procurements, complex project and program management, organisational planning and change management and work together with clients to produce great outcomes for the challenges they are facing,” said Fisher. “Proximity really is the best place for me to do this type of work and to have a positive impact.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Director of Sales Graham Joss at [email protected]