OVERVIEW
Left to right:
David Meiklejohn, Tom Park
Harry Boon, Andrew Guy, Jim Hall
Barry Jackson, David Lamont
Nora Scheinkestel, Lindsay Yelland
DIRECTORS
OF PAPERLINX
David Meiklejohn
BCom, Dip Ed, FCPA, FAIM, FAICD
Independent Non-executive Director (Chairman)
Age 66
Appointed a Director and Chairman in December 1999. An experienced company director with a solid financial background and over 40 years’ experience in paper manufacturing and distribution businesses. Currently, a director of ANZ Banking Group Limited (from October 2004), Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (from February 2005) and Mirrabooka Investments Limited (from March 2006). Previous roles include Chief Financial Officer of Amcor Limited; Chairman of SPC Ardmona Limited (2002–2005) and a director of Amcor Limited (1985–2000), OneSteel Limited (2001–2005) and WMC Resources Limited (2002–2005). President of Melbourne Cricket Club (since Feb 2007). He is the Chairman of the Nomination & Governance Committee and an ex officio member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration & HR Committee and Safety & Environment Committee.
Thomas (Tom) Park
BSEE, MBA
Executive Director (Managing Director)
Age 61
Appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PaperlinX Limited in February 2004. Broad business experience in Australia, Asia, North America and Europe. Previous roles include Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Goodman Fielder Limited, Chief Executive Officer of Southcorp Limited and a director of the National Australia Bank and the Business Council of Australia.
Harry Boon
LLB (Hons), BCom
Independent Non-executive Director
Age 60
Appointed a Director in May 2008. An experienced director with a strong background in international marketing, sales and manufacturing operations. Currently, he is the Chairman of Tatts Group Limited and Gale Pacific Limited and a director of Toll Holdings Limited and Hastie Group Limited. A former Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Ansell Limited (retired in 2004) and a director of Funtastic Limited (September 2004 – February 2008). He is a member of the Audit Committee and Nomination & Governance Committee.
Andrew Guy
LLB, MBA, FAICD
Independent Non-executive Director
Age 60
Appointed a Director in March 2001. Experienced commercial lawyer and former director of Spicers Paper Limited. Currently a director of Djerriwarrh Investments Limited (from December 1989), Aviva Australia Holdings Limited (from June 2003) and Anglicare Victoria (from August 1997). A former managing partner in the law firm Arthur Robinson and Hedderwicks, and director of Australian Institute of Company Directors (September 2001–2007). He is the Chairman of the Safety & Environment Committee and a member of the Remuneration & HR Committee.
James (Jim) Hall
BCom (Acc), FCPA, MAICD
Independent Non-executive Director
Age 57
Appointed a Director in May 2007. An experienced company director and is currently a director of Alesco Corporation Limited (since July 2005), the ConnectEast Group (since June 2005), Centro Properties Group (since September 2005) and a member of JP Morgan Advisory Council (Australia) since May 2005. A former executive director finance of Orica Limited (February 2002 – April 2005) and former director Symbion Health Limited (June 2005 – February 2008). He is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nomination & Governance Committee.
Barry Jackson
BCom (Hons), MAICD
Independent Non-executive Director
Age 63
Appointed a Director in February 2000. Over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing and industrial marketing in Australian and international markets. Currently a director of Equity Trustees Limited (from September 2002). A former director of CSR Limited (April 2003 – March 2007) and Alesco Corporation Ltd (November 2001 – September 2008). He is a member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination & Governance Committee.
David Lamont
ACA, BCom
Executive Director (Chief Financial Officer)
Age 43
David joined PaperlinX as Chief Financial Officer in February 2006 and was appointed an Executive Director in February 2008. David has worldwide responsibility for finance, taxation, commercial, legal, audit and business systems. David was previously Chief Financial Officer of BHP Billiton’s Carbon Steel Materials business and has held a number of senior finance roles in the mining, chemical and agricultural industries. David has resigned as an Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer effective 26 September 2008.
Nora Scheinkestel
LLB (Hons) PhD, FAICD
Independent Non-executive Director
Age 48
Appointed a Director in February 2000. An experienced company director with a background in international project and structured financing. An Associate Professor at the Melbourne Business School. Currently a director of AMP Limited (from September 2003), AMP Capital Group (from February 2004) and Orica Ltd (from August 2006). Previous directorships include Mayne Group Ltd (July 2005 – November 2005), Mayne Pharma Ltd (November 2005 – February 2007) and Newcrest Mining Limited (August 2000 – August 2007). She is a member of the Safety & Environment Committee and Remuneration & HR Committee.
Lindsay Yelland
BSc, FAICD, MACS
Independent Non-executive Director
Age 62
Appointed a Director in February 2000. Extensive experience in the IT industry. Currently Chairman of Argus Solutions Limited (from March 2003) and a member of the NSW AICD Council and AICD Reporting Committee (from March 2008). Previous roles include: Chairman of Legion Interactive Pty Limited (2002–2005) and Ideas International Limited (November 2000 – December 2007); a Group Managing Director of Telstra Corporation; Vice President Asia-Pacific of Data General Corp; and Vice President of Apollo Computer Corporation. He is the Chairman of the Remuneration & HR Committee and a member of the Safety & Environment Committee.