David Lord CEO & Managing Director MBA, Grad Dip Bus (Monash) Mr Lord joined the company in June 2010 and was previously the Managing Director and CEO of Parmalat Australia from 2002 until June 2009. His previous roles in Parmalat included COO and responsibility for running their Victorian Operation.
In addition to his experience in dairy operations, Mr Lord has a broad understanding of fast moving consumer goods and branded dairy products. He has had previous Senior Management roles with Huttons, Players Group and QUF industries (Pauls Limited)..
Anthony Cook General Manager - Milk Supply B.Bus, CA Mr Cook's responsibilities include milk supply and trading and field services. He joined the company in 2000 after 12 years experience in various finance and advisory roles. Mr Cook held several senior finance positions with Pacific Brands after gaining experience domestically and internationally with Coopers & Lybrand in audit and corporate advisory roles with a focus on the manufacturing sector.
William D Hannah Chief Financial Officer B Com, MBA, FCPA, FCIS, MAICD Mr. Hannah is responsible for the provision of business financial leadership, and direction of the financial, company secretarial and information technology functions. He has been an employee since 1998. Mr. Hannah has over 40 years of experience in senior financial, secretarial and commercial management positions in a number of ASX-listed companies including CRA (now Rio Tinto) and Newcrest Mining.
Bernard J Kavanagh General Manager - Corporate Development B Com, FAICD, AFAIM, FCIS Mr. Kavanagh is responsible for strategic planning, corporate development and for pursuing profitable growth opportunities. He commenced employment in 1978 and has since held a number of senior management positions in finance, accounting, investor relations and growth.
Bill Slater General Manager - Retail Dairy Mr. Slater is responsible for management of sales, marketing and distribution of the company’s retail dairy products in the Australian domestic market. He joined WCB in 2002 having gained 28 years experience in both domestic and international retail management. He has held several key management positions in enterprises involved in the sales and distribution of retail branded products.
Richard C Wallace General Manager – Operations Dip Dairy Technology, MBA Mr. Wallace’s areas of responsibility include the management of the Company’s production facilities and transport services. He joined the Company in 1996, previously working with Bonlac (now Fonterra) and has 20 years experience in the dairy industry holding a number of key management positions within manufacturing.
John S Williams General Manager - Sales, Marketing & Innovation BA (Asian Studies), Grad Dip International Business, FAICD Mr. Williams is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of the Company's dairy products both internationally and domestically. He also oversees the Company's research and development program. He has been an employee since 2000. Mr. Williams has taken a leadership role in the Australian dairy industry – he is currently the President of the Australian Dairy Products Federation and sits on the Australian Dairy Industry Council.
