Dat Bo
About Dat Bo
Dat Bo is the Director of IT Finance at Brookfield Asset Management in Sydney, with extensive experience in finance management roles across various companies.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Dat Bo serves as the Director of IT Finance at Brookfield Asset Management in Sydney, NSW, Australia. In this role, he oversees financial operations related to IT initiatives, ensuring that financial practices align with company goals. His leadership was pivotal in implementing a new financial reporting system, which enhanced data accuracy and significantly reduced reporting time by 30%. Additionally, Dat played a crucial role in securing a major outsourcing deal that resulted in a 20% cost reduction, demonstrating his strategic and negotiation skills.
Previous Positions and Career Journey
Dat Bo has had an extensive career in finance, with notable roles across various industries. From 2019 to 2021, he worked as the Finance Manager Group IT at Transport for NSW. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Telstra in several key roles, including Commercial Finance Manager of International Pricing Operations and Commercial Manager of ASIAPAC. Earlier in his career, Dat held positions at Optus, REACH, and ANZ, where he gained experience as a Commercial Finance Manager, Commercial Analyst, and Pricing Manager. Each role contributed to his expertise in financial reporting, commercial evaluations, and strategic financial planning.
Educational Background
Dat Bo holds a Master’s Degree in Accounting from Macquarie University, which he completed between 2002 and 2007. He also achieved a Bachelor of Commerce in Actuarial Studies from Macquarie University from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, Dat is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), having completed the CPA Australia Program where he studied Accounting and Finance. His robust educational foundation has been instrumental in his career development and success in various high-level finance roles.
Key Achievements
Throughout his career, Dat Bo has achieved significant milestones. At Brookfield Asset Management, he developed a comprehensive financial model for a multi-million dollar project that was instrumental in securing board approval and funding. He regularly mentors junior finance professionals, fostering their growth in analytical and strategic thinking. In 2022, Dat presented at the Finance Technology Summit in Sydney, where he discussed the impact of emerging technologies on financial services, further cementing his reputation as a thought leader in the finance sector.