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James MacKenzie
Chairman, Independent Non-Executive
James joined the Board of Pacific Brands Limited in May 2008 and was appointed as Chairman in November 2008. A Chartered Accountant by profession, James was a partner in both the Melbourne and Hong Kong offices of a Deloitte antecedent firm. James led the transformation of the Victorian Government's personal injury schemes as Chairman of the Transport Accident Commission and the Victorian WorkCover Authority. James is Chairman of Mirvac Group (since 2005) and Gloucester Coal Limited (appointed June 2009), and a director of Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (appointed April 2008). James has previously been a director of Bravura Solutions Limited (2006 to 2008), Circadian Technologies Limited (2002 to 2008), James Fielding Holdings Limited (2001 to 2005), Medaire Inc. (2004 to 2005), Strategic Pooled Development Limited (2005 to 2007) and Zenyth Therapeutics Limited (2005 to 2006).
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Andrew Cummins
Director, Independent Non-Executive
Andrew joined the Board of Pacific Brands Holdings Pty Ltd in November 2001, bringing with him many years of experience in private equity and as an executive in prominent Australian and international public companies. Andrew was appointed to the Board of Pacific Brands Limited in February 2004. Currently, Andrew is Chairman of Stella Hotels & Travel Limited, I-Med Group and RCTI Inc. He is also a director of PBL Media and Asia Bottles Limited. Previously, Andrew has been Chairman of Amatek Holdings Limited, a director of Affinity Health Limited (2003 to 2005), Tech Pacific Holdings, Li & Fung (Distribution) Limited, Inchcape plc, Strategy Director of Foster's Brewing Group Limited and Chief Executive of Elders Investments Limited. Andrew also spent nine years with McKinsey & Company.
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Dominique Fisher
Director, Independent Non-Executive
Dominique joined the Board of Pacific Brands Limited in March 2007, bringing with her significant experience gained in information technology and telecommunications, electronic commerce, commercialisation of new technologies and the development and implementation of business strategy across a range of industries including roles as CEO. Dominique is currently the Chairman of Circadian Technologies Ltd, Managing Director of WebAlive Pty Ltd, and Chairman of Sky Technologies Pty Ltd and the Australian Council of the Arts Dance Board. She is also a Board member of the Australian Council of Arts and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Victoria. Dominique has previously been a director of Insurance Australian Group Ltd and its predecessor companies for eight years. She is a past member of the advisory Board to the Minister for Information Technology and Communications and a director of the Malthouse Theatre, Sydney Opera House Trust and a wide range of other community organisations.
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James King
Director, Independent Non-Executive
James King was appointed to the Board of Pacific Brands Limited in September 2009, bringing over 30 years experience in major multi-national corporations in Australia and internationally, with particular emphasis on consumer products and retail industries. James' current directorships include JB Hi-Fi Limited, Navitas Ltd and Trust Company Ltd. He is also Chairman of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Victoria) and on the Council of Xavier College. Previously, James was with Fosters Group as Managing Director Carlton & United Breweries and Managing Director Fosters Asia. Prior to joining Fosters, he spent six years in Hong Kong as President of Kraft Foods (Asia Pacific). Mr King is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He also attended a senior Management Program at Harvard University.
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Maureen Plavsic
Director, Independent Non-Executive
Maureen joined the Board of Pacific Brands Limited in May 2004, bringing more than twenty-five years experience in media, advertising and brand marketing roles. Maureen is currently Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Maureen is a trustee of National Gallery of Victoria (since 2003), a non-executive director of Macquarie Radio Network Limited (since 2005) and a director of not for profit entity Bestest Inc. Maureen has previously been a director of Seven Network Limited (1998 to 2003) and Opera Australia (1998 to 2003). Maureen previously spent fourteen years in various executive roles at the Seven Network, including Chief Executive of Broadcast Television and prior to that, Director of Sales and Corporate Marketing. Maureen also held various roles in the advertising industry and a senior regional media role at Unilever.
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Nora Scheinkestel
Director, Independent Non-Executive
Nora joined the Board of Pacific Brands Limited in June 2009, 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, Nora is a director of AMP Limited (since 2003) and two of its subsidiaries, AMP Bank Ltd and AMP Capital Investors. Nora is also a director of Orica Ltd (since 2006) and PaperlinX Ltd (since 2000). Her prior directorships include Newcrest Mining Ltd (2000 to 2007), Mayne Group Ltd (2005), Mayne Pharma Ltd (2005 to 2007) North Ltd, MBF Health Fund IOOF Funds Management and various Government Business Enterprises. Nora has also served as a director of a number of utilities across the gas, water and electricity sectors. Nora's executive background is as a senior banking executive in international and project financing, responsible for the development and financing of major projects in Australasia and South East Asia. Nora is an Associate Professor at the Melbourne Business School at Melbourne University. In 2003, she was awarded a centenary medal for services to Australian society in business leadership.
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Sue Morphet
Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director
Sue was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2008 and prior to this was Group General Manager of Underwear & Hosiery at Pacific Brands, the largest operating group within the business. Sue joined Pacific Brands in 1996 as General Manager of Tontine, following which she became the General Manager of Bonds in 1999. Under her leadership, the Bonds team relaunched the iconic brand, more than doubling sales and taking the brand to women for the first time. Prior to joining Pacific Brands, Sue held senior marketing roles with Sheridan and Herbert Adams. Sue is a director of the L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival, is a member of Chief Executive Women and has various other philanthropic interests.
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David Bortolussi
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
David joined Pacific Brands in June 2009 in the role of Chief Financial and Operating Officer. Prior to his appointment, David spent five years at Foster's Group, most recently, as Chief Strategy Officer where his responsibilities included corporate strategy, business development, financial planning and analysis, performance management and operational performance improvement. David has a strong background in the financial sector, having held senior consulting roles with McKinsey & Company and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Audit, Business Risk and Compliance
Nora Scheinkestel (Chair)
Dominique Fisher
James King
James MacKenzie
Remuneration
James King (Chair)
Maureen Plavsic
Andrew Cummins
Nomination
Maureen Plavsic (Chair)
Andrew Cummins
James MacKenzie
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