Performance Experts

Helping business leaders grow with confidence

Vantage Performance works alongside your business leadership team to sharpen strategic focus, strengthen cash flow, and align execution.

We combine deep operational experience with structured performance frameworks to help business leaders to position their business for sustainable growth.

Our team has been carefully selected based on their deep expertise in strategic growth, restructuring, performance improvement, corporate advisory and corporate finance. Each specialist brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in these areas, allowing us to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to our clients’ unique needs.

Michael Fingland

Executive Director & CEO

Kevin Higgins

Executive Director

Rob Kirkpatrick

Director

Matt Jesse

Director

Tom Hession

Director

Frances Mowat

Associate Director

Megan White

Associate Director

David Wilson

Strategic Marketing & Logistics

OUR CULTURE

We are inspired to come to work, perform at our best, have fun and go home fulfilled by the difference we make to our clients and each other.

“The Vantage Performance team is driven by a real desire to increase the rate of business success in Australia in order to reduce the financial and social impacts that occur when businesses underperform or fail. Building stronger, more resilient and better performing companies is at the heart of what we do”

OUR CORE VALUES

EMPATHY

We take the time to understand what matters most to you. Empathy plays a powerful role in how we do business, giving us deeper insight into your vision, goals, and needs.

URGENCY

We work with a sense of urgency. Often our clients are dealing with extremely time sensitive issues and finding an effective solution quickly is critical.

PERSEVERANCE

We won’t give up. Our team are dedicated to helping your business succeed, no matter what you’re facing.

OUR LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES

  • Leadership is the stewardship of the people entrusted to you

  • Trust is the foundation of all relationships

  • Lead with a clear sense of grounded optimism

OUR BELIEFS

  • There’s always a way

  • Early intervention is critical

  • There’s an opportunity in every crisis

  • Turnarounds require 1-2 big changes in strategy

  • Truly understand what matters most to your clients

  • Stay focused on what you’re really great at

Growing Off-road Adventures

Growing Off-road Adventures

This case study explores how an Australian-based off-road camping trailer manufacturer engaged Vantage Performance after achieving strong domestic success and preparing to expand into new internationa... ...more

Strategic Growth ,Client Success

July 20, 2026•2 min read

When Should Directors Start Thinking About Safe Harbour?

When Should Directors Start Thinking About Safe Harbour?

SAFE HARBOUR - STABILISATION - STRATEGY Safe Harbour is designed to support directors who recognise financial distress early and take proactive steps to restructure their business. Rather than forcing... ...more

Governance ,Safe Harbour

July 19, 2026•3 min read

Sugar Cane Strategic Recovery

Sugar Cane Strategic Recovery

This case study explores how a century-old sugar milling business in North Queensland faced a severe financial crisis after a devastating cyclone and prolonged heavy rainfall destroyed regional sugar ... ...more

Client Success

June 29, 2026•2 min read