C I (CHRIS) ROBERTS (BCom)
Independent Non-Executive Director
and Chairman

Mr Roberts has substantial knowledge of fast moving consumer products, where the packaging component is significant, gained through executive roles in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Indonesia.

Currently Director of Control Risks Group Holdings Limited (since Sept 2006) and Deputy Chairman of The Centre for Independent Studies (since Aug 2004). Director of Australian Agricultural Company Limited (Jun 2001 to May 2008 and since Jun 2009).

Chairman of the Executive and Nomination Committees, member of the Audit & Compliance and Human Resources Committees. Director since Feb 1999 – appointed Chairman 2000. Appointed Executive Chairman from Dec 2004 to Jun 2005 and continues as Non-Executive Chairman from Jul 2005.

R K (KEITH) BARTON (BSc, PhD, FTSE)
Independent Non-Executive Director

As a former Managing Director of James Hardie Industries Ltd (Apr 1993 to Oct 1999) and Executive Director CSR Ltd (Jan 1990 to Mar 1993), Dr Barton has gained broad management experience in manufacturing in Australia and internationally.

Director of Coles Group Ltd (Jul 2003 to Nov 2007), Director of Tower Limited (Oct 2001 to Dec 2006) and Director of Tower Australia Group Ltd (Aug 2006 to Sept 2007). Director of Air Liquide (Australia) Ltd from 2004 and Director of Vision Australia Ltd from 2004.

Member of the Executive Committee and Human Resources Committee. Director since Nov 1999.

E J J (ERN) POPE (BSc)
Independent Non-Executive Director

Broad international experience over 38 years in the food and beverage manufacturing industries, including senior executive positions based in Australia, the Philippines, US, New Zealand and Switzerland, plus regional responsibilities over many years throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

This includes 22 years with the Nestlé Group (1983 to Mar 2005) and 16 years with Kraft Foods Ltd (1967 to 1982). Currently Director of Alesco Corporation Ltd (since Dec 2004) and Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Golden Circle Ltd (May 2005 to Dec 2008).

Member of the Human Resources Committee, Audit & Compliance Committee and Nomination Committee. Director since Oct 2005.

G A (GEOFF) TOMLINSON (BEcon)
Independent Non-Executive Director

With extensive experience in, and exposure to, the financial services industry in Australia and internationally, Mr Tomlinson is a former Group Managing Director of National Mutual Holdings Ltd (Oct 1992 to Sept 1998). Geoff is a Director of National Australia Bank Limited and Chairman of National Australia Bank’s wealth management business, MLC.

Currently Director of National Australia Bank Ltd (since Mar 2000) and Chairman of Programmed Maintenance Services Ltd (since Aug 1999). Chairman of Dyno Nobel Ltd (Feb 2006 to Jun 2008).

Member of the Audit & Compliance Committee. Director since Mar 1999.

 

K N (KEN) MACKENZIE (BEng, FIEA)
Managing Director
and Chief Executive Officer

Mr MacKenzie has extensive experience across all of Amcor’s major packaging business segments in the Americas, Australia, Asia and Europe. Joined Amcor in 1992.

Former positions: Group Managing Director, Amcor Rentsch and Closures (2001 to 2005); Group General Manager Amcor Flexibles Australasia (1999 to 2001); General Manager Corporate Sales and Marketing, Amcor Containers Packaging (1997 to 1999); Senior finance and operational roles, Amcor PET Packaging North America (1992 to 1997).

Prior to joining Amcor, Mr MacKenzie was Manager of Manufacturing Strategy Practice, Accenture (1987 to 1992).

Member of the Executive Committee. Appointed Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Jul 2005.

G J (JOHN) PIZZEY B.E. (Chem), Dip. Mgt., FTSE
Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr Pizzey has extensive knowledge of the international resources industry and general management. Formerly Executive Vice President and Group President Primary Products for Alcoa Inc. and Chairman of London Metal Exchange.

Currently Director of Alumina Ltd (since Jun 2007). Chairman of the Amcor Superannuation Fund (Feb 2006 to Nov 2008). Deputy Chairman (since Jul 2009) and Director (since Nov 2005) of Iluka Resources Ltd.

Chairman of the Human Resources Committee, member of the Nomination Committee and Executive Committee. Director since Sept 2003.

J G (JOHN) THORN (FCA)
Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr Thorn is a professional director and brings expertise to the Board in the areas of accounting and financial services, business advisory, risk and general management. He has had over 37 years’ professional experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he was a partner from 1982 to 2003, acting for major international and local companies. During this period, he served as the Managing Partner of PwC’s Assurance and Business Advisory Service practice from 1998 to 2001. National Managing Partner of PwC until 2003.

John is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Currently a Director of Caltex Australia Ltd (since Jun 2004). Director of National Australia Bank Ltd (since Oct 2003) (Audit Committee Chairman) and Director of Salmat Ltd (since Sept 2003).

Chairman of the Audit & Compliance Committee (since Feb 2005). Director since Dec 2004.

J F (JULIE) MCPHERSON (Dip Law SAB, M AppFin, LLM)
Company Secretary and Group General Counsel

As both an investment banker and a lawyer, Mrs McPherson has broad experience in corporate governance, law, finance and commerce. Admitted as a solicitor in NSW and admitted to practice in the High Court of Australia.

Prior to joining Amcor, Mrs McPherson has held executive, legal and commercial positions, including Company Secretary and General Counsel at Goodman Fielder, Deputy Managing Director of Dresdner Kleinwort Benson and Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth.

Chairman of the Amcor Superannuation Fund (since Nov 2008). Company Secretary since Apr 2005.