Mr Geoff Willis 58, B.Comm, MBA, CPA, AICD

Chairman Member
Audit and Risk Management Committee Member
Nomination & Remuneration Committee

Geoff, who joined Colorpak as its Chairman on 12 January 2004, has a strong commercial and industrial background and he has undertaken a number of senior management leadership roles during the past decade.

Geoff was a member of the Amcor Limited senior management team from 1982 until 1998. Geoff was directly involved in Amcor's move into the corrugated box industry, in the initial moves to internationalise the packaging operations and in the integration of APPM into the Amcor Group. Following this merger, Geoff was Group General Manager for Paper Merchanting and was subsequently appointed Managing Director of the Amcor Paper Group.

Geoff recently retired as the Chief Executive Officer of the Hydro-Electric Corporation having served in that capacity since 1999. He continues his involvement in Tasmania as Chairman of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Pty Ltd and as Trustee of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.

Mr Alex Commins 40, B.Bus (Acctg)

Managing Director

Prior to joining Colorpak in 1992, Alex held several accounting roles in a number of industrial and manufacturing companies, including HJ Heinz Company, in internal audit and financial accounting.

Since then Alex has worked in all areas of Colorpak with particular emphasis on expanding existing customer business relationships and new business development. Alex has played a major role in Colorpak’s acquisition negotiations and has been responsible for Colorpak’s entry into and continued involvement in its global alliances. Alex currently acts as secretary of the Global Packaging Alliance.

In January 2003, Alex took up the responsibilities of Managing Director. He continues to have responsibility for Colorpak’s customer relationships, business development and to drive growth and innovation throughout the business. Alex holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting).

Mr Paul Commins 45, B.Bus (Acctg)

Executive Director

In 1987, Paul started his own screen printing business and manufactured screen printed clothing for premium brands such as Adidas, Puma and Diadora. In 1993, he sold this business to join Colorpak.

Paul implemented the ISO 9001 quality standard and played a key role in the integration of Pemara Corporation’s folding carton division into Colorpak’s Braeside operations in 2001. Paul’s expertise in systems saw him oversee the implementation of the Colorpak management information system in 1996 which provides the Company with the ability to closely monitor its manufacturing data and capture its costs in real time.

In 1999, Paul was instrumental in the selection and managed phase in of inhouse computer-to-plate technology. Colorpak was the first Australian folding carton company to install this cutting edge digital equipment.

Between 1999 (when Walter Commins retired from an executive position) and December 2002, Paul was Managing Director of Colorpak. Paul’s primary focus continues to be seeking productivity efficiencies for the business by the adoption of new technologies and worlds best manufacturing practice. In addition to these operational duties Paul also has responsibility for a number of Colorpak’s key customer relationships.

Mr Tony Dynon 53, Dip. Bus (Acctg), CPA

Non-executive Director Chairman
Audit and Risk Management Committee Member
Nomination & Remuneration Committee

Tony, who joined Colorpak on 12 January 2004, has had over 20 years corporate experience in senior general management and finance roles. The majority of Tony's career has been with the HJ Heinz Company where he was Chief Financial Officer for Heinz Australia for six years and then Managing Director of Heinz Diversified Businesses (Greenseas Tuna, Weight Watchers, Heinz Foodservice businesses), a major trading division of Heinz Australia. More recently he has been Managing Director of Farm Pride Foods Ltd, CEO of Teangi Stockfeed (owned by Myer Family) and currently is CEO of Palm Springs Ltd.

He has also consulted to a number of organisations specialising in strategic planning, business restructuring and interim management. He is currently Executive Chairman of Palm Springs Limited. He is a Certified Practising Accountant with a wide range of management, marketing and financial skills gained both in Australia and overseas.

During the past three years Tony also served (and currently serves) as a director of the listed company, Palm Springs Limited.

Mr David Heaney 62

Non-executive Director Chairman
Nomination & Remuneration Committee Member
Audit and Risk Management Committee

David, who joined Colorpak on 12 January 2004, has more than 38 years experience in banking and corporate finance gained with the National Australia Bank and subsidiary companies. David held several senior management positions in Australia and the United States.

He is currently an executive director of Thompson Partners, a consulting partnership, and a Director of several private companies. He brings strong banking and finance skills, together with corporate governance experience to the company.

During the past three years David also served as a director of the following listed companies:

• Mariner Financial Limited *
• Gribbles Group Limited

* denotes current directorship.