Our Team
Our Board Members and Executive Team are leading our company into a new era of Positive Nutrition driven by our purpose of Imagining a Healthier Tomorrow.
BOARD MEMBERS
MS GENEVIEVE GREGOR
Chair of the Board and Independent, Non-Executive Director
BEcon (UQ), Graduate Diploma Applied Finance & Investment (SIA), Honorary Doctorate of Letters (WSU), GAICD
Genevieve is an experienced Non-Executive Director across public and private companies. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of three public unlisted companies: Eternal Holdco Pty Ltd (Invocare), Moneytech Group Limited and Monoova Limited. She is also a Senior Advisor to TPG Capital Australia, a leading global alternative asset manager. Prior to this, Genevieve was the Co-head and Managing Director of the Asia Special Situations Group in Australia for Goldman Sachs. Genevieve was previously the Deputy Chancellor, Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee and Trustee at Western Sydney University for over 10 years.
Special Responsibilities
Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee, Member of the Finance and Audit Committee and Member of the People and Culture Committee.
Genevieve is an experienced Non-Executive Director across public and private companies. She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of three public unlisted companies: Eternal Holdco Pty Ltd (Invocare), Moneytech Group Limited and Monoova Limited. She is also a Senior Advisor to TPG Capital Australia, a leading global alternative asset manager. Prior to this, Genevieve was the Co-head and Managing Director of the Asia Special Situations Group in Australia for Goldman Sachs. Genevieve was previously the Deputy Chancellor, Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee and Trustee at Western Sydney University for over 10 years.
Special Responsibilities
Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee, Member of the Finance and Audit Committee and Member of the People and Culture Committee.
MR ANTHONY (TONY) M. PERICH AM
Deputy Chairman & Non-Executive Director
Tony is a Member of the Order of Australia. He is joint Managing Director of Arrovest Pty Limited, Leppington Pastoral Co Pty Ltd, one of Australia’s largest dairy producers, and various other entities in the Perich Group. He is also a property developer, farmer and business entrepreneur. Memberships include Greater Narellan Chamber of Commerce, Narellan Rotary Club, Urban Development Institute of Australia, Urban Taskforce, Property Council of Australia, past President of Narellan Rotary Club and past President of Dairy Research at The University of Sydney.
Special Responsibilities
Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee.
Special Responsibilities
Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee.
MS JANE MCKELLAR
Independent, Non-Executive Director
MA (Hons) University of Aberdeen, GAICD.
Jane is an experienced non-executive director in both public and private companies in Australia and the US, bringing deep experience in international consumer, digital, brand and marketing. Jane’s executive experience as both a CEO and Chief Marketing Officer spans the consumerfocused FMCG, luxury and retail industries, and she is one of the original ‘digital natives’ in Australia. She has held senior roles in Unilever, Microsoft, Elizabeth Arden, and Stila Corporation. Jane has extensive global experience, particularly in Asia, Europe and North America, and she has built a strong reputation for leading teams and transforming businesses in difficulty back to profitability and growth. Her key contributions are in customer and consumer-focused business transformation, digital, brand and marketing performance, and sustainability
Special Responsibilities
Chair of the People and Culture Committee, Member of the Finance and Audit Committee, Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee
Jane is an experienced non-executive director in both public and private companies in Australia and the US, bringing deep experience in international consumer, digital, brand and marketing. Jane’s executive experience as both a CEO and Chief Marketing Officer spans the consumerfocused FMCG, luxury and retail industries, and she is one of the original ‘digital natives’ in Australia. She has held senior roles in Unilever, Microsoft, Elizabeth Arden, and Stila Corporation. Jane has extensive global experience, particularly in Asia, Europe and North America, and she has built a strong reputation for leading teams and transforming businesses in difficulty back to profitability and growth. Her key contributions are in customer and consumer-focused business transformation, digital, brand and marketing performance, and sustainability
Special Responsibilities
Chair of the People and Culture Committee, Member of the Finance and Audit Committee, Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee
MR TIM BRYAN
Non-Executive Director
BCom; CA, GAICD.
Tim is the Chief Executive Officer of the Perich Group of companies, where he also holds numerous directorships across a diverse portfolio covering private equity, direct property, agriculture, and manufacturing. Other relevant experience includes senior business advisory and board roles in the private sector. Tim also contributes his time as a director for charitable organisations in the health sector including the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, where he also chairs the Finance and Audit Committee.
Special Responsibilities
Member of the Finance and Audit Committee and Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee and Member of the People and Culture Committee.
Tim is the Chief Executive Officer of the Perich Group of companies, where he also holds numerous directorships across a diverse portfolio covering private equity, direct property, agriculture, and manufacturing. Other relevant experience includes senior business advisory and board roles in the private sector. Tim also contributes his time as a director for charitable organisations in the health sector including the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, where he also chairs the Finance and Audit Committee.
Special Responsibilities
Member of the Finance and Audit Committee and Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee and Member of the People and Culture Committee.
MR STUART BLACK AM
Independent, Non-Executive Director
FCA, FAICD, BA (Accounting)
Stuart is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in business. He retired in 2013 as managing partner of an accounting practice specialising in agribusiness to concentrate his time on non-executive director roles and has over 25 years’ experience as an ASX nonexecutive director. He is a past President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia, the inaugural Chair and a past board member of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board and served as the Australian representative on the International Federation of Accountants SMP Committee. Stuart is former Chair of the Chartered Accountants Benevolent Fund Limited and a former director of the Country Education Foundation of Australia Limited. In 2012, Stuart was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for services to the profession of accounting, to ethical standards, as a contributor to professional organisations, and to the community.
Special Responsibilities
Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee.
Stuart is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in business. He retired in 2013 as managing partner of an accounting practice specialising in agribusiness to concentrate his time on non-executive director roles and has over 25 years’ experience as an ASX nonexecutive director. He is a past President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia, the inaugural Chair and a past board member of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board and served as the Australian representative on the International Federation of Accountants SMP Committee. Stuart is former Chair of the Chartered Accountants Benevolent Fund Limited and a former director of the Country Education Foundation of Australia Limited. In 2012, Stuart was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for services to the profession of accounting, to ethical standards, as a contributor to professional organisations, and to the community.
Special Responsibilities
Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, Member of the Risk and Compliance Committee.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
MR MICHAEL R. PERICH
Chief Executive Officer
B AppSci (SysAg)
Michael has over 25 years’ experience working within the dairy industry. Michael currently holds directorships in Arrovest Pty Ltd and various other entities associated with Perich Entities. He also had a previous role as joint Managing Director of Australian Fresh Milk Holdings, Australia’s largest dairy producer. Michael is a graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is also a recognised leader in the dairy industry; his past roles include Chairman of Dairy NSW and President of the University of Sydney’s Dairy Research Foundation. He was appointed as an Alternative Director for Noumi in March 2009 and in August 2020 was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer. Michael assumed the permanent position of Chief Executive Officer in March 2021.
Michael has over 25 years’ experience working within the dairy industry. Michael currently holds directorships in Arrovest Pty Ltd and various other entities associated with Perich Entities. He also had a previous role as joint Managing Director of Australian Fresh Milk Holdings, Australia’s largest dairy producer. Michael is a graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is also a recognised leader in the dairy industry; his past roles include Chairman of Dairy NSW and President of the University of Sydney’s Dairy Research Foundation. He was appointed as an Alternative Director for Noumi in March 2009 and in August 2020 was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer. Michael assumed the permanent position of Chief Executive Officer in March 2021.
MR PETER MYERS
Chief Financial Officer
B. Business, CPA
Peter is an experienced chief financial officer of ASX-listed companies and private enterprises. He brings extensive experience leading business turnarounds, financial restructuring, and corporate transformation across a variety of industries, including retailing, media, manufacturing, and satellite and communication. Mr Myers’ experience includes senior executive roles at Speedcast International Limited, Amart Furniture, Billabong International Limited, APN News & Media Limited, Network Ten Limited, Schroeders Australia and Century Yuasa Batteries.
Peter is an experienced chief financial officer of ASX-listed companies and private enterprises. He brings extensive experience leading business turnarounds, financial restructuring, and corporate transformation across a variety of industries, including retailing, media, manufacturing, and satellite and communication. Mr Myers’ experience includes senior executive roles at Speedcast International Limited, Amart Furniture, Billabong International Limited, APN News & Media Limited, Network Ten Limited, Schroeders Australia and Century Yuasa Batteries.
MR JUSTIN COSS
Group General Counsel & Company Secretary
BA LLB, Dip CII, ANZIIF (Fellow) CIP, FGIA, FCIS, Adv Dip (Management)
Justin has over 25 years’ experience as a legal practitioner including over 15 years’ experience as a company secretary. Justin holds Bachelor’s degrees in Arts and Law from The University of Queensland and a postgraduate Diploma in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute in the United Kingdom. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, and of the Governance Institute of Australia. Justin possesses a postgraduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia and an Advanced Diploma in Management from the Australian Institute of Management. Justin is an active participant in the legal industry and serves as a Director of the Association of Corporate Counsel Australia.
Justin has over 25 years’ experience as a legal practitioner including over 15 years’ experience as a company secretary. Justin holds Bachelor’s degrees in Arts and Law from The University of Queensland and a postgraduate Diploma in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute in the United Kingdom. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, and of the Governance Institute of Australia. Justin possesses a postgraduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia and an Advanced Diploma in Management from the Australian Institute of Management. Justin is an active participant in the legal industry and serves as a Director of the Association of Corporate Counsel Australia.
MS TRACY HIBBERT
Chief People and Culture Officer
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
Tracy is an experienced Chief People Officer with significant prior experience in FMCG including Patties Foods and Goodman Fielder. Starting her career in the union sector, Tracy has subsequently worked in senior leadership roles in People and Culture in transport and logistics, private equity, sales and marketing, and the aviation industry both in Australia and in the United Kingdom. Tracy is also a qualified International Executive Coach with credentials in training and development and industrial relations. Tracy’s experience, coupled with Noumi’s core company values, will be fundamental to the future success and growth of our culture and team members.
Tracy is an experienced Chief People Officer with significant prior experience in FMCG including Patties Foods and Goodman Fielder. Starting her career in the union sector, Tracy has subsequently worked in senior leadership roles in People and Culture in transport and logistics, private equity, sales and marketing, and the aviation industry both in Australia and in the United Kingdom. Tracy is also a qualified International Executive Coach with credentials in training and development and industrial relations. Tracy’s experience, coupled with Noumi’s core company values, will be fundamental to the future success and growth of our culture and team members.
MR STUART MUIR
Chief Operating Officer
BE(Hons) Engineering. Master Engineering Management
Stuart leads Noumi’s Operations team which covers the end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, planning, manufacturing, and logistics. He is a senior operations executive with extensive dairy, FMCG and food manufacturing experience. His background spans end-to-end supply chain management and he is a proven leader of large multi-functional teams covering manufacturing, safety, planning, logistics, environment, quality, research, and development. Stuart has had an extensive career in Unilever and most recently as Director of Supply Chain, Quality, and Research & Development at Lion Dairy and Drinks.
Stuart leads Noumi’s Operations team which covers the end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, planning, manufacturing, and logistics. He is a senior operations executive with extensive dairy, FMCG and food manufacturing experience. His background spans end-to-end supply chain management and he is a proven leader of large multi-functional teams covering manufacturing, safety, planning, logistics, environment, quality, research, and development. Stuart has had an extensive career in Unilever and most recently as Director of Supply Chain, Quality, and Research & Development at Lion Dairy and Drinks.
MR GERARD SMITH
Chief Marketing Officer
B. Business, MBA
Gerard leads Noumi’s marketing, innovation, and sustainability strategies across the Company, bringing marketing for Australia, China, Middle East, New Zealand, and South East Asia under one team. Gerard brings extensive experience across several consumer goods organisations including Lion, PepsiCo, and Goodman Fielder. His prior experience includes strategic brand marketing, innovation, sales, and general management roles across multiple geographies, including Australia and New Zealand, and leading PepsiCo’s snack brands across Global Markets. Gerard also brings significant digital strategy experience for the enhancement of our digital strategy.
Gerard leads Noumi’s marketing, innovation, and sustainability strategies across the Company, bringing marketing for Australia, China, Middle East, New Zealand, and South East Asia under one team. Gerard brings extensive experience across several consumer goods organisations including Lion, PepsiCo, and Goodman Fielder. His prior experience includes strategic brand marketing, innovation, sales, and general management roles across multiple geographies, including Australia and New Zealand, and leading PepsiCo’s snack brands across Global Markets. Gerard also brings significant digital strategy experience for the enhancement of our digital strategy.
MR DENIS PHELPS
Chief Customer Officer
B. Business
Denis leads the customer and category strategies for Noumi, responsible for all sales across Australia, China, Middle East, New Zealand, and South East Asia. His prior experience includes extensive strategic sales, marketing, and general management leadership roles in the developed and emerging markets of Australia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Japan, and New Zealand.
Denis leads the customer and category strategies for Noumi, responsible for all sales across Australia, China, Middle East, New Zealand, and South East Asia. His prior experience includes extensive strategic sales, marketing, and general management leadership roles in the developed and emerging markets of Australia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Japan, and New Zealand.
MR MICHAEL HOWARD
Chief Transformation Officer
B. Business
Michael has more than 25 years of experience in transforming business and a track record of delivering successful outcomes within FMCG and luxury goods. Prior transformational project experience includes organisations such as LVMH, Swatch Group and Swisse Wellness. As global Director of Sales and Marketing at Swisse Wellness, Michael was instrumental in the turnaround and sale of Swisse to Biostime.
Michael has more than 25 years of experience in transforming business and a track record of delivering successful outcomes within FMCG and luxury goods. Prior transformational project experience includes organisations such as LVMH, Swatch Group and Swisse Wellness. As global Director of Sales and Marketing at Swisse Wellness, Michael was instrumental in the turnaround and sale of Swisse to Biostime.
MR ASH PECK
Acting Chief Information Officer
B. Business
Ash has global experience in large, blue-chip corporate organisations, holding senior roles across General Management, Strategy, Business Services, and Technology over 20 years.
Ash has held many senior wine executive roles, including being the Managing Director of Europe, SEA, Nordics and Middle East at Treasury Wine Estates, as well as being Global CIO for many Australian and International organisations. Ash has also consulted to multiple consumer goods companies in both Australia, US and UK on potential acquisitions, demergers, and operational improvements.
Ash has global experience in large, blue-chip corporate organisations, holding senior roles across General Management, Strategy, Business Services, and Technology over 20 years.
Ash has held many senior wine executive roles, including being the Managing Director of Europe, SEA, Nordics and Middle East at Treasury Wine Estates, as well as being Global CIO for many Australian and International organisations. Ash has also consulted to multiple consumer goods companies in both Australia, US and UK on potential acquisitions, demergers, and operational improvements.