Who we are

Expense Reduction Analysts is one of the largest specialist consultancies in cost management worldwide; for over 20 years, we have allowed businesses to gain greater financial scope to bring their projects to life – whatever these may be.

We are experienced professionals who know that the key to great results is to have an in-depth comprehension of industry sectors and suppliers’ activities. This intimate understanding and “insider” knowledge enables them to present you with the best bespoke solutions for your company.

How we work

Indeed, businesses do not have in-house this level of insight into industries, hundreds of suppliers, and dozens of overhead costs. It is however our core business: Expense Reduction Analysts is an global network of cost and supply management experts, each of them dedicated to maintaining that insider knowledge in a specific supplier industry or in specific cost categories to ensure cutting-edge options.

As a global company, Expense Reduction Analysts is able to benchmark costs and spending, to follow the latest supplier innovations, and to have real-time data on changes and advancements. This strength gives Expense Reduction the recognition and power needed on supplier markets to best serve your interests. Nonetheless, our consultants’ expertise not only aids clients achieve savings; it also helps establish strong supplier relationships without any compromise on quality and service, and often also contributes to the improvement of internal processes.

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Areas of Expertise
Our Consultants

GERARD FRANCIS
Principal Consultant

Based out of Melbourne, Gerard is a strategically and operationally experienced business leader, driven to achieve results. He has a successful track record of enterprise management and enabling businesses to sustain, grow and maximise profitability through outstanding commercial and cost management competencies.

Throughout an executive and financial career within industries in manufacturing (Packaging), Printing and design, IT hardware distribution, Direct mail Marketing and Information Management, Gerard leverages experience and insights developed from global companies, such as Iron Mountain, to help businesses of all sizes and industries.

Gerard loves to serve the community by using his management skills in organisations that have sustainability issues, and is a board member of several not-for-profit organisations that serve the less fortunate in our communities.

PRABHU SETHURATNAM
Consultant

Based out of Melbourne, Prabhu is a senior management consultant with specialized skills in banking & finance, with significant experience across information technology and international commodity trade. Prabhu currently owns and manages a group of businesses in management consulting, vocational education, environmental protection, Information technology and international commodity trade in South East Asia and Australia.

With 2.5+ decades of experience in Leading, managing and establishing businesses across various Industry verticals. Prabhu leverages experience and insights developed over this period in helping businesses of all sizes and industries to maximise profitability and commercial success with a 360 degree approach.

He is passionate about leading with integrity of values, creating vision, crafting strategy, delivering commercial success and nurturing business units and there people to a culture of purpose and care.

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