Board of Directors Malcolm Broomhead, Chairman Malcolm was appointed by the Board of Directors of Asciano Limited as a non-executive director on 22 September 2009 and was re-elected by security holders at the Company's Annual General Meeting held on 23 October 2009. Following the Annual General Meeting Malcolm was also appointed Chairman of the Board. Malcolm was Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Orica Limited from 2001 until September 2005 where he oversaw a strongly performing global business that controlled interests in more than 45 countries. Prior to joining Orica Malcolm held a number of senior positions at North Limited including as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining North Limited, Malcolm held senior management positions with Halcrow (UK), MIM Holdings, Peko Wallsend and Industrial Equity. Malcolm holds a Bachelor of Engineering and an MBA from the University of Queensland and was the Chartered Accounts Business Leader of the Year in 2004. Malcolm is a Non-Executive Director with the Coates Group. Malcolm is Chairman of the Nomination Committee.
Mark Rowsthorn, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Mark is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Asciano. Mark was appointed managing director on 29 January 2007. Mark was formerly Executive Director of Toll Holdings Limited where he was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and financial performance of all of the Toll Group divisions within Australia . He was responsible for the development of Toll's strategic direction and the execution of its major business objectives. He also held the positions of chairman of Virgin Blue and Toll NZ Limited. Mark played an instrumental role in identifying and managing Toll's numerous acquisitions over 20 years including the acquisitions of Patrick Corporation and Pacific National. Mark is currently a Non-Executive Director of Cytopia Limited and is a member of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia's Transport Taskforce. Mark holds tertiary qualifications in Economics and Business Administration.
Chris Barlow, Non-Executive Director Mr Barlow has held a range of senior roles in the transport infrastructure industry for many years. He was the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Australia Pacific Airports Corporation, operator of Melbourne and Launceston Airports, since July 2000. Mr Barlow has over 30 years' experience in the infrastructure industry having joined BAA (formerly British Airports Authority) as an Engineering Project Manager. Since then he has held a number of senior management positions within BAA managing airports overseas and as Development Director was responsible for the A$1.5 billion business development program of the BAA Group. Mr Barlow is currently Chairman of Northern Territory Airports Pty Ltd and Chairman of Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau Limited. Chris is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee.
Peter George, Non-Executive Director Peter was appointed a Non-Executive Director of Asciano Limited on 5 March 2007. He is Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee, and a member of the Nomination and Succession Planning Committee. Peter is currently a Non-Executive Director of PMP Limited and is an experienced executive and non-executive director specialising in corporate strategy and finance including acquisitions, divestments, company refinancing and turnarounds. Peter was a Non-Executive Director of Optus Communications from 1994 to 1998. He was the former Managing Director of B Digital Limited from 2004 to 2006 and Executive Director of Strategy and Policy for Cable & Wireless Optus Limited from 1998 to 2002. Peter holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Laws. Peter is Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Nomination Committee.
Bob Edgar, Non-Executive Director Bob was appointed by the Board of Directors of Asciano Limited as a non-executive director on 22 September 2009 and was re-elected by securityholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting held on 23 October 2009. Since his appointment Bob has joined the Audit Committee and the Nomination and Succession Planning Committee. Bob has recently retired from a successful career at the ANZ Banking Group spanning more then 25 years where his most recent role was as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Other roles with ANZ included Chief Operating Officer, Managing Director, Institutional Financial Services and Chief Economist. Before joining ANZ Bob held senior positions with the Australian Banker's Association and prior to that he worked at the Reserve Bank of Australia. Bob holds a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from the University of Adelaide and a PhD from Ohio State University. Bob has recently been appointed as a Non-Executive Director with Nufarm Limited and with the Transurban Group. Bob is also Chairman of the Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research.
Bob is a member of the Audit Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee.
Geoff Kleemann, Non-Executive Director Geoff was appointed by the Board of Directors of Asciano Limited as a Non-Executive Director on 22 September 2009 and was re-elected by Securityholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting held on 23 October 2009. Since his appointment Geoff has joined the Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee. Geoff has had a long career as a senior executive in a listed company environment and recently resigned from his role as Chief Financial Officer at Crown Limited. Prior to that Geoff was the Chief Financial Officer at Publishing & Broadcasting Limited. Geoff was also Chief Financial Officer at Woolworths Limited from 1996-1998. Geoff has a Chartered Accounting background, commencing his career with Deloitte and working there for a number of years before becoming Chief Accountant at Industrial Equity Limited and Finance Director at Pioneer Concrete.
Geoff is a member of the Audit Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee. |