About Paul Torrisi

L'arte di trasformare — The art of transformation

Paul Torrisi — Managing Director of Torrisi Co, Brisbane business turnaround and strategic advisory
Managing Director

Paul Torrisi

Paul Torrisi is an accomplished CEO, director, and strategic advisor with a proven track record of turning businesses around — generating cash, profit, and sustained growth. His career spans telecommunications, infrastructure, automotive, manufacturing, retail, services, and technology sectors across both publicly listed and private companies.

Paul excels at rapidly assessing risk and making decisive commercial judgements that produce short-term results while building long-term value. He achieves this by identifying revenue opportunities, controlling expenses, evaluating team capability, incentivising performance, and setting a clear vision that people buy into. His strategic frameworks align KPIs across every area of a business, ensuring accountability and momentum at every level.

Paul brings deep experience navigating complex commercial transactions, having successfully negotiated numerous business deals and managed stakeholder relationships across investors, boards, and banking partners. He is a skilled facilitator of strategy workshops, a subject matter expert in large-scale telecommunications infrastructure, and is actively helping businesses integrate AI to accelerate performance and efficiency.

Paul is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors' Course and serves as a Board Member of the Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Queensland and the Northern Territory — a role that reflects his deep pride in his Italian heritage and his commitment to fostering international business relationships.

The Torrisi Approach

01

Assess & Diagnose

Rapid risk assessment and commercial diagnosis. Paul identifies where cash is leaking, where revenue opportunities are being missed, and where the team needs to be strengthened to perform.

02

Decide & Act

Decisive action that produces short-term results. Expense control, revenue activation, correct incentive structures, and a clear vision that the whole organisation can rally behind.

03

Framework & Govern

Strategic frameworks with KPIs that touch every area of the business. Strategies are aligned, accountability is embedded, and governance structures ensure sustainable long-term growth.

04

Transact & Capitalise

Experienced navigation of complex commercial transactions, stakeholder negotiations, and capital strategy — structured to fuel the next phase of business growth.

05

Integrate & Innovate

Helping businesses get up to speed on artificial intelligence — identifying practical AI applications, integrating tools into workflows, and building capability that creates lasting competitive advantage.

06

Facilitate & Align

Strategy workshops that bring leadership teams into alignment. Clear outcomes, defined priorities, and an actionable roadmap that everyone is invested in delivering.

Career Highlights

2026 — Present

Board Member — Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QLD & NT)

Elected board member fostering Italian-Australian business relationships, trade facilitation, and cross-cultural commercial partnerships across Queensland and the Northern Territory.

2022 — Present

Managing Director — Torrisi Co

Founded and leads a consultancy and advisory practice specialising in business turnaround, strategic commercial advisory, governance frameworks, telecommunications infrastructure, and AI integration for businesses across Australia.

2022 — 2025

Non-Executive Director — Bigblu Broadband Plc

Board director of the UK-listed parent company of SkyMesh, Australia's largest satellite and fixed wireless internet service provider for regional communities. Oversaw governance, strategy, and shareholder value creation.

2022 — 2024

Non-Executive Director & Interim CEO — SkyMesh Pty Ltd

Appointed to the board to drive growth and product diversification. Stepped into the CEO role during a critical leadership transition, stabilising operations and driving shareholder value through decisive turnaround actions.

2015 — 2022

Chief Executive Officer — MarchNet

Led an ACMA-licensed telecommunications carrier for over seven years, delivering connectivity to remote and regional Australia. Managed network infrastructure, regulatory compliance, commercial strategy, procurement, and team performance across a complex operational landscape.

Earlier Career

Senior Leadership — Automotive, Manufacturing, Retail & Services

Built a broad commercial foundation across multiple industries including automotive, manufacturing, retail, and professional services — developing expertise in operational excellence, cash flow management, team building, and strategic execution.

Credentials & Expertise

Qualifications & Governance

  • AICD Company Directors' Course Graduate
  • Board Member — Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QLD & NT)
  • Former NED — Bigblu Broadband Plc (UK Listed)
  • Experienced Board Chair
  • Advisor to Successful Boards

Core Strengths

  • Business Turnaround & Performance Improvement
  • Commercial Transactions & Deal Navigation
  • Capital Strategy & Investor Relations
  • Cash Flow Management & Expense Control
  • Revenue Optimisation & Growth Strategy
  • Team Assessment & Incentive Design
SPECIALIST AREAS
Business Turnaround
Cash, Profit & Growth
Commercial Transactions
Negotiation & Structuring
Capital Strategy
Investor & Banking Relations
Strategic Frameworks
KPIs & Governance
Telecommunications
Infrastructure & Design
AI Integration
Capability & Efficiency
Strategy Workshops
Facilitation & Alignment
Board Governance
Oversight & Compliance
Cash Flow Management
Control & Optimisation

The Team

Caitlin Torrisi — Director of Operations at Torrisi Co

Caitlin Torrisi

Director of Operations — Degree Qualified

Caitlin Torrisi is the Director of Operations at Torrisi Co, responsible for finance, administration, and offering business services across our portfolio of clients. With a degree qualification and strong organisational capability, Caitlin ensures the business runs with precision — managing client scheduling, financial operations and travel. Caitlin is personable and highly effective at managing the engine room of business.

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Whether you're navigating a turnaround, sharpening your strategy, or building a framework for sustainable growth — Paul welcomes the opportunity to hear about your challenge and explore how Torrisi Co can help.

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La colonna che sostiene — The pillar that supports