FoodWorks – Management Profiles, Senior Management Team - About Us - Management Profiles

With over 23 years of senior executive experience, Peter has been Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of AURL since November, 2004. Prior to that Peter was Chief Executive Officer of FoodWorks Supermarket Group Ltd from December 2001 and Executive Director from August 2002 until the Merger.

Peter has demonstrated strong leadership skills both in managing the FoodWorks business and in playing a significant role in leading change in the independent supermarket industry. He is responsible for developing and managing business strategy, implementing the business plan and leading the team to achieve challenging goals.

Previously, Peter held senior positions with the Shell Group of Companies, including working in Shell International (London), as General Manager and Director of Shell South West Pacific, as Shell Australia's National Commercial Fuels Manager and as National Manager, Shell Shops and Convenience Stores.

In addition, Peter spent 2 years on secondment to Shell Finance, as the Internal Audit Manager, covering Shell Australia's Retail, Commercial, Refining and Services Businesses and providing the Board with an ongoing business control, risk profile, and governance on all matters relating to strategy and operations.

Peter holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (University of Queensland), and has completed a range of Shell's Senior Management Development Programs including their Advanced Management Program in London.

In the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, Rick brings to FoodWorks his strong background in finance, franchising and strategy management.

The COO position was introduced to lead a new Retail Operations function concentrated on better aligning support service retailer projects, and is accountable for retailer engagement and store performance outcomes. All retailer facing support functions report to the COO, including the Retail Development Partner and Marketing teams.

Rick joined FoodWorks from Blockbuster Australia where he was Chief Executive Officer for 10 years and was also Area Senior Vice President - Australia/Asia for five of these.

Working for Blockbuster for 15 years, Rick held a number of senior management positions including the General Manager Development (Company & Franchise), Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Office - Australia/Asia. Previously, Rick also worked for a leading accounting and business services company for eight years in senior business management and accounting roles.

Rick holds a Bachelor of Business Studies and has Associate Chartered Accountant status.

In his role as FoodWorks National Merchandise Manager, Graeme Longmuir brings a blend of retail experience working on both the supplier side and retail side for over 20 years. He is responsible for the development and implementation of FoodWorks' merchandise strategy, including edibles, non-edibles, perishables, general merchandise, grocery and Private Label (controlled house brand). Prior to joining FoodWorks, Graeme¹s most recent experience was working for Mitre 10 as Group General Manager Strategy and Development, where he was actively involved in a major supply chain project releasing significant value back to the retailers.

Previously, Graeme has worked for Bunnings Warehouse in the role of Merchandise Manager, controlling a large team and over 45,000 product lines being ranged into the Bunnings network. He also has extensive experience working for Coles/Myer in the Kmart Division where his roles included control of the Kmart marketing and advertising program, the house brand strategy, the sponsorship program and the launching of new concept stores.

On the supplier side, Graeme has worked with a number of major national retail brand suppliers including Amcor, Stanley Tools, Lockwood Locks and a major stationery wholesaler.

Wayne brings 20 years of specific wholesale/retail sector experience to the FoodWorks Company. Wayne has effectively overseen the Company's finances since 1997, through major changes including warehouse contract negotiation and subsequent change, interstate expansion and the 2004 Merger. Wayne commenced his wholesale/retail career in Composite Buyers' Liquor and Supermarket divisions and progressed through to Davids Ltd as Campbells Cash & Carry's National Finance & Administration Manager.

A Bachelor of Business graduate with CPA status, Wayne¹s other career highlights include experience in chartered accounting, auditing, management accounting within the Elders IXL group, and financial accounting within a manufacturing environment (Lockwood), along with a period of self employment providing utility cost consulting advice to businesses.

Simon is an Oxford University graduated Architect (RIBA Registered), who brings over 18 years of retail/property development experience to the FoodWorks Company. He is well equipped in his role leading the Business Development team to take away the barriers that have been preventing independent retailers from delivering what consumers need, whether that be a lack of understanding of property development, cost of fit-outs, access to funding or quality of design/store planning.

Simon has held a variety of senior executive roles representing the interests of significant national and international multi-site retailers including Mothercare, British Homes Stores, Rip Curl, Dominos Pizza, NZAA, Seamart, New World, Pak N' Save, Four Square and Columbus Coffee.

Penny brings her considerable experience and education in the areas of human resources, industrial relations and retail business management to FoodWorks in her role as National People & Performance Manager.

Through her widespread experience coaching CEOs, mentoring senior management, advising Board of Directors and developing and delivering effective human resource programs and new performance management systems, Penny is suitably skilled to successfully manage and enhance FoodWorks' human resource and learning and development needs.

Prior to joining FoodWorks, Penny held senior human resource positions with leading retail companies including her roles as the Senior People and Performance Manager with Pacific Brands and Human Resources Manager with Sara Lee Household & BodyCare. She has also worked for Woolworths in the area of training and development.

Penny has had extensive education and training in relevant courses, with her qualifications including a Masters of Human Resources Management (Monash University), Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations/HRM (Victoria University of Technology) and a Bachelor of Business, Retail Management (Victoria University of Technology).

As FoodWorks Project Manager for Business Implementation, Stephanie is accountable for the successful implementation of the operational facets of the business. With a strong operational background from various businesses including Shell Australia Ltd, Stephanie brings to FoodWorks an in-depth understanding of the operational aspects of project management, business process development and business review.

With a Bachelor of Business, Stephanie has worked for Shell, developing and implementing a range of initiatives across the business. Other career highlights include several years as Operations Manager of an international Direct Marketing company overseeing the import and distribution of FMCG into Australia and Asia, and time spent working as Operations Manager of several hospitality and gaming businesses.

As FoodWorks' Growth Strategy Program Manager, Lloyd is accountable for the governance around the Growth Strategy Initiatives, and for managing the overall implementation program. He is currently on a 12 month contract which expires 31 October 2008. Lloyd has extensive project management experience in property, business process and systems changes. He has had lead roles in strategy and change management in Shell in Australia and the Asia Pacific region, and has implemented sales and customer service change programs across 15 countries.

In addition to his project management skills, Lloyd has had substantial assignments in relationship management, property, human resources and channel management. Lloyd was General Manager of Shell¹s NSW fuels and lubricants distribution business in 2002/2003 and was responsible for sales, administration, warehousing, distribution and retail operations for regional NSW. During that time, Lloyd was accountable for replacing its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, rationalising fleet, warehouses and retail activities and for merging the business with its national counterparts.