Director Profiles

Mr John M Schaffer
BCom (Hons) FCPA FAICD

CHAIRMAN &
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Appointed 06/09/1972

Mr John M Schaffer

Mr Schaffer joined the company in 1972, was appointed operations manager in 1974, Managing Director in 1987 and has held the position of Chairman and Managing Director since 1988.
Mr Schaffer has had extensive experience over the past 25 years in managing both private and publicly listed companies with operations spanning the globe in industries ranging from manufacturing and equity investment to property and development.

Mrs Danielle E Blain
BA

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Appointed 05/06/1987

Mrs Danielle E Blain

Mrs Danielle Blain joined the company in 1987. Mrs Blain is also a director of Delta Corporation Limited. Mrs Blain is a member of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration and Nominations Committee.

Mr Anton K Mayer

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Appointed 21/11/2001

Mr Anton K Mayer

Mr Anton Mayer is Managing Director of Howe Automotive Limited. Mr Mayer has over 25 years experience in the global leather industry.

Mr Michael D Perrott AM
B.Com

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Appointed 23/02/2005

Mr Michael D Perrott AM

Mr Michael Perrott AM has been involved in industries associated with construction, contracting, mining and land development since 1969. He is currently Chairman of Port Bouvard Limited, GME Resources Limited and is a Director of Portman Limited, Schaffer Corporation Limited and Burrup Holdings Ltd. He is also a member of the Board of Notre Dame University and SANE Australia and a council member for the State Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention.

Mr David J Schwartz

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
Appointed 29/06/1999

Mr David J Schwartz

Mr David Schwartz has 20 years experience in manufacturing, distribution businesses and property developments. Mr Schwartz is Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration and Nominations Committee.