Bio

Placing an emphasis on big-picture thinking, registered CPA and Chief Financial Officer Robert Rink is a storyteller with numbers who oversees each and every business within the LK Group. Robert began his finance career in public practice accounting prior to joining the Dodo finance team in 2003. Over the course of three years, Robert developed the finance team at Dodo through a 500% growth period. He also set up the finance function for five Dodo World retail stores and led the implementation of an entirely new financial system. Robert then moved to the Heat Group managing finances for some of the biggest brands like MaxFactor, Schwarzkopf and Red Earth before being recruited as the corporate finance manager for cosmetics giant L’Oreal in 2008. Over the next three years, Robert oversaw a team of 15 and managed the groups tax compliance and international tax issues. His work included managing a number of team within the finance arm of the business, preparing consolidated accounts and leading the full year and half year audit process for the L'Oreal finance team. In 2011, Robert returned to the LK Group to head up tax and compliance at both Dodo and other businesses within the group. He facilitated the sale of Dodo and upon completion only 18 months after returning was offered the position of CFO in 2013. Robert has grown his team from a solo operation to more than a dozen staff, who he enjoys mentoring to develop their skillsets and confidence. Finance gives an insight into a business, and Robert enjoys overseeing multiple businesses across a variety of industries through the LK Group and being able to analyse what makes them succeed. His particular interests are in international taxation, dealing with banks to assist with obtaining funding for the LK Group to support the numerous businesses and ideas within the group. He is a precise strategist who is able to oversee how each business fits within LK Group, and likes seeing the growth of an acquired business. When he’s not meeting with CEOs to discuss their strategy and revenue, Robert enjoys catching a game of NBL or an Essendon Footy match.