OVERVIEW
Left to right: David Meiklejohn, Tom Park, Harry Boon, James (Jim) Hall, Barry Jackson, Nora Scheinkestel, Lindsay Yelland
Directors of PaperlinX
David Meiklejohn
BCom, Dip Ed, FCPA, FAIM, FAICD
Independent Non-executive Director (Chairman)
Age 67
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). President of Melbourne Cricket Club (since February 2007). He is the Chairman of the Nomination & Governance Committee and an ex officio member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration & HR Committee and Safety & Environmental Committee.
Thomas (Tom) Park
BSEE, MBA Executive Director (Managing Director)
Age 62
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 61
Appointed a Director in May 2008. An experienced director with 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. Mr Boon recently announced that he will retire as a director of Gale Pacific Limited, effective 17 November 2009. 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.
James (Jim) Hall
BCom (Acc), FCPA, MAICD
Independent Non-executive Director
Age 58
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 Limited (since September 2005), Centro Retail Limited (since September 2005) and a member of JP Morgan Advisory Council (Australia) since May 2005. A former director of 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 (since 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.
Nora Scheinkestel
LLB (Hons) PhD, FAICD
Independent Non-executive Director
Age 49
Appointed a Director in February 2000. An experienced company director, having served as a non-executive chairman and director of companies in a wide range of industry sectors and in the public, government and private spheres. Currently a director of AMP Limited (since 2003) and two of its subsidiaries, AMP Bank Ltd and AMP Capital Investors; Orica Ltd (since 2006) and Pacific Brands Ltd (since 2009). Previously a director of Newcrest Mining Ltd (2000–2007) and Mayne Pharma Ltd (2005–2007). She is an Associate Professor at the Melbourne Business School at Melbourne University. Dr Scheinkestel is currently the Chairman of the Safety & Environment Committee and a member of the Remuneration & HR Committee.
Lindsay Yelland
BSc, FAICD, MACS
Independent Non-executive Director
Age 63
Appointed a Director in February 2000. Extensive experience in the IT industry. Currently Chairman of Argus Solutions Limited (since March 2003) and a member of the NSW AICD Council and AICD Reporting Committee (since 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.