The Premier Fruits Group Board consists of major shareholders and independent directors.
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Michael O’Keeffe |
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Chairman
The Premier Fruits Group values Michael as a key contributor to the group's strategic growth and development decision making. Michael's extensive background includes several years as National Business Manager with Franklins Supermarkets as well as heading up Rabobank's Agribusiness Advisory Group and Monash University’s Agribusiness Research Unit. His past and current clients include Waitrose UK, Wrightson NZ, AWB Limited, Monsanto, Graincorp, Grainco, Incitec, and Westfarmers.
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Anthony Di Pietro |
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C.E.O
In 1998 Anthony became a director of Premier Fruits and in 2003 was appointed CEO and director of all Premier Group Companies. Anthony joined the industry in 1990 after completing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne that included studies in Agricultural Economics.
Anthony is also the newly elected Chairman of Melbourne Victory Football Club, a participant in the elite National Hyundai A-League.
Anthony is the Head of the Premier Fruits Group 'Executive Team'.
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John D Horan |
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Chief Financial Officer
John joined the Premier Fruits Group in 2007 bringing with him over twenty (20) years industry experience in wholesale distribution businesses.
With both a Bachelor of Economics and CPA qualification, John has spent the last fourteen years in senior Finance management roles including both Australian listed and multinational companies.
In the role of CFO John's key responsibilities extend to:
- The financial and management reporting of all trading entities within the Premier Fruits Group;
- Strategic planning and implementation;
- The establishment and ongoing development of business wide operating systems and processes for the purpose of optimising trading outcomes from a time, cost, control and quality perspective;
- Overseeing corporate governance for the Group, and all;
- Board Reporting.
John is a member of the Premier Fruits Group 'Executive Team'. |
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Dean Gall |
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Director/National Sales Manager
As National Sales Manager, Dean's responsibility includes the ongoing management and development of retail customer relationships and programs direct from Premier Farms and in conjunction with Premier supply partners.
Dean is actively involved in the ongoing & continuous improvement of supply chain management throughout the east coast distribution network. Dean is a member of the Premier Fruits Group 'Executive Team'. |
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Frank Brancatisano |
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Group General Manager
As Group General Manager, Franks responsibility includes supply chain management and integration of all national and regional relationships to ensure efficient flow and servicing of all supply and customer relationships.
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Joe Petroro |
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Director Joe is actively involved in sales on the Melbourne Markets trading floor. Joe enjoys an extensive network of farming & customer relationships now aligned to the business. Joe has over 40 years experience in fresh produce, commencing in retail where he was awarded with the prestigious Retailer of the year award in 1992. Joe is a past President of the Victorian Fruit & Vegetable Retailers Association and director of the Melbourne Market Trust (now Melbourne Market Authority).
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Mark LoGiudice |
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Director
Mark is actively involved in the property management of Premier Farms and Premier Distribution Centres nationally. Mark is also a director of the Crawford's Group of Companies, which are a property development, management and investments group.
In 2010 Mark was appointed to the board of the Carlton Football Club, a major participant of the Australian Football League.
Mark is also a long standing committee person of 'RCH 1000' which is actively involved in research fund raising for the Melbourne Royal Children's Hospital.
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Bruce McPhail |
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O.H.M. Australia (External Board Advisor)
Bruce provides strategic financial counsel to the Board, having an extensive background in the financial and management sectors. He is a Director of O.H.M. Australia, a leading accounting, financial and superannuation firm.
Bruce is a member of the Premier Fruits Group 'Executive Team' |
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