Senior Management
Tom Park
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Tom was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of PaperlinX Limited in February 2004. He was previously Chief Executive Officer of Goodman Fielder Limited and Chief Executive Officer of Southcorp Limited. Tom has broad business experience in Australia, Asia, North America and Europe.
Chris Creighton
President, PaperlinX North America
Chris was appointed President, PaperlinX North America in March 2001 and has responsibility for the operations in the United States and Canada. Chris has an extensive background in merchanting and has held various senior positions in Australia and North America.
Larry Jackson
Executive General Manager, PaperlinX ANZA
Larry was appointed Executive General Manager to PaperlinX Merchanting Australia, NZ, Asia and Paper Products Marketing in October 2008. Prior to this role Larry was President of PaperlinX Canada. Previous experience in Australia and Asia are in paper distribution, global trading, industrial power tools and building materials.
Tony Kennedy
Chief Financial Officer
Tony was appointed Chief Financial Officer of PaperlinX Limited in August 2010. Previously he was Chief Financial Officer of PaperlinX North America appointed in March 2001 and was responsible for the finance and administrative functions for North American businesses. Tony has an extensive background in merchanting and finance.
Chris Livitsanis
Executive General Manager, Business Development
Chris joined PaperlinX in 2004 and was appointed Executive General Manager, Business Development in August 2008. He was previously Executive General Manager, Strategy & Operational Excellence. His current role encompasses the review and realignment of business processes, operational improvement, mergers and acquisitions and strategic redevelopment. Chris has held senior management positions in both FMCG and strategic management consulting.
Toby Marchant
Chief Executive Officer, PaperlinX Europe
Toby was appointed Chief Executive Officer, PaperlinX Europe in July 2008 and has responsibility for the growth and strategic
direction of the Merchanting businesses in Europe. Toby was previously Regional President for PaperlinX UK, Ireland and South Africa and Managing Director of Robert Horne Group and has over 25 years experience in Paper Merchanting.
Ross O'Brien
Executive General Manager, Human Resources
Ross joined PaperlinX in March 2003 and is responsible for developing the Company's worldwide human resources and environment, safety and health policy and strategy. Ross has held various senior executive level roles in human resources and operational areas in Australia, United States and Europe.
Jon Ryder
Group General Manager, Manufacturing Strategy
Jon was appointed Group General Manager, Manufacturing Strategy in June 2009. He joined PaperlinX in May 2006 as General Manager for the Tasmanian and Shoalhaven Mills. Jon has held a wide range of international senior roles in the pulp and paper industry over the past 20 years and has a PhD in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing.
David Shirer
Executive General Manager, Corporate Affairs
David joined PaperlinX in August 2000 and has responsibility for investor relations, external communication including media relations and internal communication. David has broad experience in investor relations and in the finance industry.
