CSR Board & Senior Management

Meet our Board of Directors and Senior Management team.

John Gillam

JOHN GILLAM

BCom, MAICD, FAIM.

Chairman since June 2018, non-executive director since December 2017.

Other CSR responsibilities
Member of the Remuneration & Human Resources Committee and the Safety & Sustainability Committee.

Experience and expertise
John joined Wesfarmers Limited in 1997 and held a number of senior leadership roles in the company over 20 years, including CEO of the Bunnings Group from 2004 to 2016, Managing Director of CSBP from 2002 to 2004 and Chairman of Officeworks from 2007 to 2016.

Other directorships/offices held

  • Chairman of Nufarm Limited (2020 to current)
  • Chairman of BlueFit Pty Limited (2018 to current)
  • Chairman of VetPartners (2024 to current)
  • Director of Clontarf Foundation (2017 to current)
Julie Coates

JULIE COATES

BA, DipE, MAICD

Managing Director and CEO since September 2019.

Other CSR responsibilities
Attends committee meetings by invitation.

Experience and expertise
Julie was formerly the managing director of Goodman Fielder Australia and Goodman Fielder New Zealand. Julie has also held several senior roles at Woolworths Limited, including managing director of Big W, chief logistics officer and human resources director, working closely on business strategy and major transformational change programs. Julie has proven leadership skills, a strong understanding of manufacturing, safety and operational processes and deep experience in supply chain efficiency, optimisation and digitisation.

CHRISTY BOYCE

CHRISTY BOYCE

BEcon, MBA (Kellogg), GAICD

Non-executive director since March 2023.

Other CSR responsibilities
Member of the Remuneration & Human Resources Committee and the Safety & Sustainability Committee.

Experience and expertise
Christy was formerly a Director (Senior Partner) of Port Jackson Partners. She was a Partner at McKinsey & Co, working in the firm’s Sydney, New York and Chicago offices. Ms Boyce has over 25 years of strategy advisory experience in both Australia and the United States. She has led strategic transformation programs with a range of multinational and Australian-based corporates, working with senior leadership to redefine their business models, strengthen their value propositions and rejuvenate their sales and marketing.

Other directorships/offices held

  • Non-executive director of JB Hi-Fi Limited (September 2023 to current)
  • Chair of SCEGGS Darlinghurst Trust (director since 2018 and chair since April 2023 to current)
  • Non-executive director of BAI Australia (July 2023 to current)
  • Non-executive director of EMM Consulting (July 2023 to current)
Nigel Garrard

NIGEL GARRARD

BEcon, CA, MAICD.

Non-executive director since December 2020.

Other CSR responsibilities
Chair of the Safety & Sustainability Committee and member of the Risk & Audit Committee.

Experience and expertise
Nigel was formerly managing director & CEO of leading packaging manufacturing company Orora Limited from 2013 to 2019. Nigel has also held a number of senior positions in a range of manufacturing industries including managing director/president of Amcor Australasia & Packaging Distribution, managing director of Coca-Cola Amatil Food & Services Division and managing director of the then listed SPC Ardmona.

Other directorships/offices held

  • Chairman of Ansell Limited (Director since March 2020 and Chair since October 2023 to current)
  • Deputy Chairman and Non-executive director of ALS Limited (Director since June 2023 and Deputy Chairman since February 2024 to current)
  • Chairman of McMahon Services Aust. Group advisory board (2019 to current)
  • Chairman of Flinders Port Holdings Limited (November 2021 to current)
  • Director of Detmold Group advisory board (2020 to current)
Adam Tindall

ADAM TINDALL

BEng (Hons), Cert App Fin, FAICD.

Non-executive director since January 2023.

Other CSR responsibilities
Chair of the Remuneration & Human Resources Committee and Member of the Risk & Audit Committee.

Experience and expertise
Adam was formerly chief executive officer AMP Capital from 2015 to 2020 leading a global team overseeing funds across a range of investment asset classes. Adam's prior roles at AMP capital included Director and Chief Investment Officer for Property, managing a $19 billion portfolio of real estate and development investments. Prior to 2009, Adam held senior leadership roles at Macquarie Capital and Lendlease. Adam has 35 years of industry experience in investment management, real estate and infrastructure.

Other directorships/offices held

  • Non-executive director of Stockland Corporation Limited (2021 to current)
  • Previously a non-executive director of Bennelong Funds Management Ltd and Bennelong Funds Management Group Pty Ltd (2021 to 2023)
Penny Winn

PENNY WINN

BCom, MBA, GAICD.

Non-executive director since November 2015.

Other CSR responsibilities
Chair of the Risk & Audit Committee and Member of the Remuneration & Human Resources Committee.

Experience and expertise
Penny was formerly director Group Retail Services with Woolworths responsible for leading the Logistics and Information Technology divisions and the Customer Engagement teams, a position held until October 2015. Penny has over 30 years of experience in retail in senior management roles in Australia and overseas.

Other directorships/offices held

  • Non-executive director of Ampol Limited, previously Caltex Australia Limited (2015 to current)
  • Non-Executive director of Super Retail Group Limited (December 2023 to current)
  • Board member of the ANU Foundation (2020 to current)
  • Board member of The Amphora Group PLC (2021 to current) 
  • Previously a non-executive director of Coca-Cola Amatil Limited (2019 to 2021)
  • Previously a non-executive director of Goodman Limited and Goodman Funds Management Limited (2018 to 2021)
  • Previously a non-executive director of Z Energy Limited, a wholly owned NZ subsidiary of Ampol Limited (2022 to December 2023)
Sara Lom

SARA LOM

BCom, CA, GAICD

Chief Financial Officer

Sara joined CSR in 2015 as CSR’s Group Financial Controller and has led the company’s financial and management reporting teams, as well as tax, internal audit and insurance. Her experience at CSR includes contributing to the execution of major projects including CSR’s acquisitions and divestments, as well as providing strategic advice across areas including tax planning, capital management and strategy development. Sara was appointed Chief Financial Officer in September 2023.  Her previous roles include ASX-listed company experience as General Manager Group Finance at Helloworld Travel Limited. She has also held audit and transaction advisory roles with a number of ASX-listed companies during her 10 years’ experience at PWC.

JILL HARDIMAN

JILL HARDIMAN

AGIA

Company Secretary

Jill joined CSR in 2002 and has worked within the Company Secretariat team since 2003. Jill was Assistant Company Secretary from May 2018 until October 2021. In 2021 Jill was appointed Company Secretary and has broad secretariat and corporate governance experience. Jill holds a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance and is an Associate of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Senior Management

CSR Corporate Management

Julie Coates, Managing Director
Sara Lom, Chief Financial Officer 
Catherine Flynn, Executive General Manager Human Resources
Jill Hardiman, Company Secretary
Lorraine Barber, Group Financial Controller
Marion Johnstone, General Manager, Treasury & Strategic Capital
Bec Thompson, Head of Investor Relations

Building Products

Amy Bentley, Executive General Manager, Logistics 
Paul Dalton, Executive General Manager, Interior Systems 
Gary May, Executive General Manager, Customer Solutions
Wayne Studdon, Executive General Manager, Construction Systems
Heath Hopwood, Executive General Manager, Masonry & Insulation
Cameron Webb, Executive General Manager, Transformation, Technology & Digital

Property

Andrew Mackenzie, General Manager, Property

Aluminium

Mark White, General Manager, Gove Aluminium Finance

Workplace Health Safety and Environment

Chris Karakatsanis, Executive General Manager, Safety Sustainability & Risk
Laura Besley, Head of Sustainability
Linden Birch, Group Decarbonisation Manager