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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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Peter Bush
Director, Independent Non-Executive
Peter joined the board in August 2010. Peter had a long and successful career in fast moving consumer goods, holding senior roles with SC Johnson, Reckitt & Coleman, Ampol/Caltex and Arnotts and was CEO of AGB McNair and Schwarzkopf. He then ran his own strategic consultancy business for six years with clients including Qantas, Telstra, George Patterson Bates, John Singleton Advertising and McDonald's Australia. In 2003 he became the CEO of McDonald's Australia. He left McDonald's in April 2010 as its divisional president for Pacific, Middle East and Africa. Peter has held several non-executive directorships including Miranda Wines Pty Ltd, the Institute for Psycho-Social Research, McDonald's Australia, Speedfins, Frucor and Lion Nathan Limited (2005 to 2009).
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James King
Director, Independent Non-Executive
James was appointed to the Board of Pacific Brands Limited in September 2009. James has over 25 years experience in major multi-national corporations in Australia and internationally. He was previously with Foster's Group Limited as Managing Director Carlton & United Breweries and Managing Director Foster's Asia. Prior to joining Fosters, he spent six years in Hong Kong as President of Kraft Foods (Asia Pacific). He is currently a non-executive director of JB Hi-Fi Limited (since 2003), Navitas Ltd (since 2004) and Trust Company Ltd (since 2007). James is also Chairman of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Victoria) and on the Council of Xavier College. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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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). Her prior directorships include Newcrest Mining Ltd (2000 to 2007), Mayne Group Ltd (2005), Mayne Pharma Ltd (2005 to 2007),PaperlinX Ltd (2000 to 2009) North Ltd, MBF Health Fund IOOF Funds Management and various Government Business Enterprises. Nora is an Associate Professor at the Melbourne Business School at Melbourne University and a member of the Australian Government Takeovers Panel. In 2003, she was awarded a centenary medal for services to Australian society in business leadership.
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Arlene Tansey
Director, Independent Non-Executive
Arlene was appointed to the Board of Pacific Brands Limited in March 2010, bringing over 25 years experience as a senior executive in business and financial services industry. Arlene is currently a Director of the Police & Community Youth Clubs. Her prior Directorships include Retirement Villages Group (2007 to 2008), ASX-listed Sydney Roads Group (acquired by Transurban) (2006-2007), Snowy Hydro Limited (1999 to 2006), Sydney Ports Corporation (2003 to 2005) and the Royal Hospital for Women Foundation. Arlene worked for ANZ Institutional Bank for ten years, her last role being Managing Director, Balance Sheet Management. Arlene also spent four years in Project and Structured Finance at Macquarie Bank, having come to Australia from the US with a background in investment banking and securities law.
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Sue Morphet
Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director
Sue is one of Australia's leading executive women. She has driven the transformation of Pacific Brands from the time she was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2008. Prior to this, Sue 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 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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