Board of Directors
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Richard Smith
Our Executive Chairman started the PFD success story over 40 years ago and still has a hands on role in the strategic direction of the business. Rick's extensive industry experience and his respected options drive the Board's decisions and the overall direction of the Company.
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Kerry Smith
CEO of PFD Food Services. Kerry is responsible for the overall strategic positioning, management and governance of PFD to ensure that the business continues to grow and creates and environment that provides opportunities and security for the company’s 2000 employees.
With over 25 years’ experience gained in the growing family business and with a strong focus on customers and logistics management together with the senior leadership team she is well prepared for the challenges that come with leading a fast growing dynamic business. -
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Lindsay Smith
In addition to being a Director of PFD Food Services, Lindsay is also a Director of a number of businesses in which the Smith Family Investment Trust has an interest; including Barilla Bay (Chairman), 7 Chefs (Chairman), Entyce Food Solutions, Dingo Cement and Unifour.
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Sharon Landy
Director. Sharon Landy has worked in various aspects of the business. She joined the Board in June 2009. She is now involved with the company's philanthropic endeavours.
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The Honourable Jeffrey G. Kennett AC
The Hon Jeffrey Kennett AC was an Officer in the Royal Australian Regiment, serving at home and overseas. He was a Member of the Victorian Parliament for 23 years, and was Premier of the State from 1992 to 1999.Mr Kennett is currently Chairman of the Board of Management of PFD Food Services Pty Ltd., Chairman of Open Windows Australia Proprietary Limited and Chairman of CT Management Group Pty Ltd.He is a Director of Equity Trustees Limited and Jumbuck Entertainment Limited.Mr Kennett is Chairman of beyondblue: the national depression initiative.Mr Kennett is Patron of a number of community organisations. -
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John Murphy
John has built a career of 30 years in the Australian Liquor and Packaging industry, culminating in CEO of Visy Packaging and Recycling for Australasia and prior to that Managing Director of Fosters Australia.
More recently he is engaged as a Business and Strategy Advisor and Board member in a range of companies both in Australia and Internationally.
He has held many leadership roles during his career and was responsible for a significant period of time for marketing and innovation of some of the country's most well known and iconic beverage brands.John has worked closely at the most senior level with Australia's largest retailers and suppliers in the beverage and packaging industry in developing broader relationships in areas such as leading supply chain solutions. He has also developed extensive global beverage relationships around innovation, insights and brand development opportunities.
He has taken a lead industry role in the social responsibility side of the liquor industry, the responsible marketing and the reinvestment back into sport and the community. One of the key community boards that John is a director of and very passionate about is the Alannah and Madeline Foundation, set up to address school bullying, which not only raises funds for victims of abuse but also co-ordinates education programmes.
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Michael Van Dort
Consultant and Advisor. Michael has been associated with PFD since 1979 as an advisor and consultant to Rick Smith and the Smith family generally. As a consultant to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, he provides financial and managerial expertise and advice in a variety of areas. He is also responsible for the financial reporting of companies associated with the Smith family.
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Peter Cartsidimas
Chief Financial Officer. Peter has the following senior direct reports: Peter Watson, Group Commercial Manager;
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Peter Watson
Group Commercial Manager. In addition to managing the company's commercial affairs, Peter manages a portfolio of potential acquisitions and implements Board endorsed acquisitions so that their full value is realised.
