BPS GLOBAL GROUP - Key Persons


Bruce Drayton

Job Titles:
  • Robotics and Automation Director
Bruce Drayton has over 30 years experience in the design and automation of Distribution Centres, there is not much that has not come over Bruce's desk. Starting in design with Dexion, Bruce moved into Supply Chain consulting with Symonds Henderson before starting his own design business, DCL Solutions. DCL Solutions was acquired by BPS in 2021 to ensure Bruce's many skills are harnessed for the benefit of BPS' customers. Bruce Drayton has over 30 years' experience in the design and automation of distribution centres. Starting his career in design, Bruce transitioned to supply chain consulting before starting his own business, DCL Solutions. DCL Solutions was acquired by BPS Global Group in 2021 to harness Bruce's skills and experience for its own customers. Over his career, Bruce has developed lasting business relationships, and he emphasises being on a journey with clients, where he informs and educates businesses about how they can improve their warehouse distribution. Bruce's strengths include the concept design and integration of material handling solutions into new built facilities, enhancing and improving existing facilities to maximise efficiency and drive profit, contract negotiations and financial reviews, project engineering and integration and team building.

Chad West - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
Chad West is the Chief Financial Officer for BPS Global (Aust.). Possessing over 20 years of Corporate Finance experience, Chad is a seasoned professional experienced across a broad spectrum of industry sectors ranging from Sales Wholesale and Distribution (D2C, Retailer and Distributor methodologies), Import Export, Mining Services, Manufacturing, NFP Sport and Leisure, NFP Hospitality, Financial Services and Foundry & Rolling Stock. Prior to this appointment, he has held numerous senior roles within NYSE Fortune 500 Australian Subsidiaries, Equity Backed Multinationals, Private Multinationals as well as Australian SME's and Australian Public Not for Profits.

David Oldridge - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner
  • Logistics Specialist, Consultant and CEO
David Oldridge is a joint-Managing Partner at BPS Global (Aust.). David has over 35 years of experience in designing, implementing and managing complex Supply Chains for organizations in Australia and Asia. His experience spans retail, pharmaceutical, FMCG, and 3PL industries including CEVA China and BAX Global. David holds a Master's Degree in Logistics Management from RMIT Melbourne. David Oldridge has a wealth of experience as a Logistics Specialist, Consultant and CEO across a number of industries, including aeronautical, automobile, tech, retail, industrial and food. His core competencies are in supply chain development and optimisation, solution development, logistics operation and implementation, warehouse design and implementation, having worked and lived extensively across Asia including PRC, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan and Indonesia.

Gladys Wong

Job Titles:
  • Logistics Specialist
Gladys Wong is Logistics Specialist with focus on supply chain & logistics solution development, logistics optimization, data analytics & modelling, LEAN & operation excellence, with rich experience in High-tech, Retail, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Wine.

Malcolm Druce - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Managing Partner
Malcolm Druce is a Joint-Managing Partner at BPS Global (Aust.). Malcolm's 35 years in the Supply Chain industry has allowed him to develop operational capabilities in manufacturing logistics, retail logistics and 3PL. He has particular expertise in automated Supply Chains and the associated enabling technology. Malcolm holds a Bachelor's Degree in marketing and a Master's Degree in Logistics Management at RMIT Melbourne. Malcolm Druce has 40 years of supply chain experience, leading reviews of operating strategies and providing solutions to transform businesses. In his long supply chain career, Malcolm has managed a variety of operations including distribution centres, sea freight forwarding operations, rail freight forwarding operations and local linehaul transport fleets. He is known for taking an upfront and honest approach with clients when specifying, selecting and implementing a wide range of supply chain technologies including Network Optimisation systems, Transport Optimisation systems, Demand Planning Systems and Warehouse Management Systems. Malcolm joined the BPS Global Australia mission to make a difference by focusing on real innovation in the supply chain.