Overview
left to right: David Meiklejohn, Tom Park, Andrew Guy, Jim Hall, Barry Jackson, Nora Scheinkestel, David Walsh, Lindsay Yelland
Directors of PaperlinX
David E Meiklejohn
BCom, Dip Ed, FCPA, FAIM, FAICD
(Chairman) Age 65
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 and a director of Amcor Limited (1985–2000); Chairman of SPC Ardmona Limited (2002–2005); Deputy Chairman of GasNet Australia Limited (2001– 2004); and a director of 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 a member of the Audit Committee, the Remuneration & HR Committee and the Safety & Environment Committee.
Thomas P Park
BSEE, MBA
(Managing Director) Age 60
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, Executive Vice President of Kraft Foods Limited and a director of the National Australia Bank and the Business Council of Australia.
Andrew F Guy
LLB, MBA, FAICD
(Non-executive Director) Age 59
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) W Hall
BCom (Acc), FCPA, MAICD
(Non-executive Director) Age 56
Appointed a Director in May 2007. An experienced company director with a strong background in finance and commercial matters. He has over 32 years’ experience in financial management, including senior management roles at BHP Billiton and Orica. Currently a director of Alesco Corporation Limited (since July 2005), the ConnectEast Group (since June 2005), Symbion Health Limited (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 (Feb 2002–April 2005). He is a member of the Audit Committee and the Safety & Environment Committee.
Barry J Jackson
BCom (Hons), MAICD
(Non-executive Director) Age 62
Appointed a Director in February 2000. Over 30 years’ experience in manufacturing and industrial marketing in Australian and international markets. Currently a director of Alesco Corporation Ltd (from November 2001), Equity Trustees Limited (from September 2002) and St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne (from February 2002). A former Managing Director of Pacifica Group Limited (1995–2001) and director of CSR Limited (April 2003–March 2007). He is the Chairman of the Remuneration & HR Committee and a member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination & Governance Committee.
Nora L Scheinkestel
LLB (Hons) PhD, FAICD
(Non-executive Director) Age 47
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 North Limited, IOOF Funds Management, Medical Benefits Fund of Australia Limited and chairman and director of various energy and water utilities, as well as director of Mayne Group Ltd (July 2005–November 2005), Mayne Pharma Ltd (November 2005–February 2007) and Newcrest Mining Limited (from August 2000– August 2007). She is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nomination & Governance Committee and the Safety & Environment Committee.
David A Walsh
LLB, MAICD
(Non-executive Director) Age 67
Appointed a Director in July 2000. Experienced company director with a wide background in corporate and commercial law, including in relation to the paper industry. Currently Chairman of Templeton Global Growth Fund Ltd (from August 1998) and a director of Macquarie Infrastructure Investment Management Limited (which is the responsible entity of Macquarie Infrastructure Group) (from March 2004) and Dyno Nobel Ltd (from February 2006). Previous roles include a director of Asia Pacific Specialty Chemicals Limited (1994–2002) and a former partner in the law firm, Mallesons Stephen Jaques. He is a member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination & Governance Committee.
Lindsay J Yelland
BSc, FAICD, MACS
(Non-executive Director) Age 61
Appointed a Director in February 2000. Extensive experience in the IT industry. Currently Chairman of Argus Solutions Limited (from March 2003) and Ideas International Limited (from November 2000). Previous roles include Chairman of Legion Interactive Pty Limited (2002–2005); a Group Managing Director of Telstra Corporation; Vice President Asia-Pacific of Data General Corp; and Vice President of Apollo Computer Corporation. He is a member of the Remuneration & HR Committee and the Safety & Environment Committee.