Board of Directors
The Company’s Board of Directors consists of 8 members. Five of the Directors are elected by shareholders to represent the five different share classes of the Markets, those being the Wholesale, Warehouse, Flower, Grower and Retail sections. A further three are appointed as Independent Directors.
Sydney Markets Limited Board
Peter McBride
Chairman
Non-Executive Independent Director
(appointed 21 January 2024)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Peter became Chair in January 2024. He is currently the Chair of Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, is a Director of Trinity Lands Limited, Chair of Sequal Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries, and is a member of the New Zealand China Council and the Zespri Global Supply Advisory Board.
Peter was previously the Chief Executive Officer of Trinity Lands Limited, a dairy and kiwifruit operation largely based in Waikato. He was also previously the Chair and a Director of Zespri Group Limited and other related companies, and a Director of the New Zealand International Business Forum.
Peter holds a Bachelor of Horticulture and a Post Graduate Diploma of Commerce, Agribusiness.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Finance, Audit, Risk &Remuneration Committee, Sustainability Committee
Interest in shares:
NIL
Dale Doonan
Non-Executive Expertise Director
(appointed 26 September 2023)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Dale is an experienced business executive with expertise in finance, risk, information technology and business management.
Dale’s industry experience includes roles in Banking and Finance, IT and Horticulture industries.
Previously, Dale held the role of Chief Financial Officer of a diversified Horticultural business headquartered at Sydney Markets.
Dale holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Business in Information Systems
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Finance, Audit, Risk and Remuneration Committee – Chair
Interest in shares:
NIL
Caroline Pisciuneri
Non-Executive Nominee Director - Wholesale
(appointed 15 July 2020)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Caroline has more than 20 years’ experience in the fresh produce industry and is the owner of the Seven Springs Apple Orchard in Batlow, and All Seasons Produce, which has been part of the Sydney Markets family for over 30 years.
Caroline has strong expertise across operations and business development and is passionate about the Sydney Markets environmental footprint and the role it plays in the sustainability ecosystem.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Sustainability Committee – Chair
Interest in shares:
1 Warehouse Ordinary Share
William Lee
Non-Executive Nominee Director – Growers Market
(appointed July 2022 and from October 2011 to June 2019)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
William has over 63 years’ experience in the fruit and vegetable growers’ industry. Throughout his career, William has successfully owned and managed both wholesale and retail businesses within the Sydney Markets.
William is a Director of Lee Bong Bros. Pty Ltd and is a Justice of the Peace in NSW. William has been a member of the Australian Chinese Growers Association of NSW since its establishment in 1975.
Previously, William has rendered significant service to the Association, holding the positions of Vice President and Secretary.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
NIL
Interest in shares:
3 Retail Markets Ordinary Shares and 2 Growers Market Ordinary Shares
Stephen Pellizzer
Non-Executive Nominee Director – Flower Markets
(appointed 15 July 2020)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Stephen is passionate about the growth, future and sustainability of Sydney Markets Limited. Stephen has attained qualifications as a Horticulturalist and has been involved in the flower industry all his life.
Previously, whilst trading at Sydney Markets for over 44 years he has shared his expertise as a member of the Flower Growers Group of NSW Committee for 11 years with 8 of them as Treasurer.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Sustainability Committee
Interest in shares:
3 Flower Markets Ordinary Shares
Meegan George
Non-Executive Nominee Director – Warehouses
(appointed 20 July 2022)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Meegan has more than 25 years’ experience in organisational leadership with a strong focus on helping organisations thrive in competitive, ever-changing markets.
Meegan excels in creating compelling vision and inspiring action. As CEO of Freshmark, she has driven transformational initiatives, established a new strategic direction and strong advocacy efforts.
Previously Meegan served as Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Governance Institute of Australia and has expertise spanning finance, IT, operations, sales, marketing, and business development.
Meegan holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Banking and Finance and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Finance, Audit, Risk & Remuneration Committee
Interest in shares:
NIL
Carlo Trimboli
Non-Executive Nominee Director – Retail Markets
(appointed 1 August 2024)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Carlo is an experienced fresh produce executive with over 30 years’ working with marketleading wholesalers.
As the Managing Director of the Samsons Group, Carlo has a thorough understanding of all aspects of the horticultural supply chain, and excels in leadership, governance and strategy.
Carlo is also Chair of Sydney Markets Foundation and Deputy chair of Freshmark Australia
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Sustainability Committee
Interest in shares:
5 Grower Ordinary Shares 1 Retail Ordinary Share 7 Wholesale Ordinary Shares
Robyn Scott
Non-Executive Independent Director
(appointed 5 August 2024)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Robyn is a property and infrastructure advisor with over 30 years’ experience working with ASX listed entities, financial services groups, consulting partnerships and NSW government.
Robyn was recently a Board and Audit Committee member at Rookwood General Cemetery, Independent Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Member at Metropolitan Memorial Parks and a property advisor at Sydney Metro.
Previously Robyn held senior property roles at Dexus, Deutsche Bank and ING and consulting Directorships at PPB Advisory and PwC.
Robyn holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Land Economics and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Finance, Audit, Risk & Remuneration Committee
Interest in shares:
NIL