Governance

BCom, FCA(PP), A.F.Inst.D | Dunedin, Appointed Director 2007

Stuart is a Senior Partner of GS McLauchlan & Co Business Advisors and Accountants, a prominent businessman and company director. He is a Director of Scenic Hotels Limited, Dunedin Casinos Limited, Ngai Tahu Tourism Limited, EBOS Group Limited and several other companies. Mr McLauchlan is also Chairman of the NZ Sports Hall of Fame, Chairman of AD Instruments Pty Limited and Chairman of UDC Finance Limited. He is also a past President of the New Zealand Institute of Directors. Mr McLauchlan is a qualified accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Otago, an FCA from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and is a Chartered Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Directors.

USA, Appointed Director 2020

Alan was most recently the President of US Regional Beef, retiring from that position after 43 years in the industry. Alan is now serving as a Senior Advisor to Andre Nogueira and the collective JBS US business. Prior to joining JBS USA, Alan held a number of senior executive roles, including CEO / President of Meyer Natural Foods, President of ConAgra Signature Meats, and 18 years with Hormel culminating in an assignment as President of Dubuque Foods. Alan’s career experience has included positions as Plant Personnel Manager, Corporate Labour Relations Manager, Industrial Engineering Manager, Corporate Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Product Marketing Director, and Executive Vice President of Sales. Alan is a Drake University graduate with a degree in Industrial Communication. He also holds an MBA from Kellog School of Business/Northwestern.

Brisbane, Appointed Director 2016

Brent is Chief Executive Officer of JBS Foods Australia, a position he has held since September 2012. Prior to this, he was Chief Operating Officer for JBS Australia (Northern). Brent has extensive international experience in business leadership and the sales and marketing of animal protein. He has worked in executive roles within JBS USA including Head of JBS Trading Worldwide, Vice-President Beef Sales USA and President of JBS Carriers USA. His prior experience in Australia included time with JBS’ predecessor company, Australia Meat Holdings, as General Manager of AMH Trading Division for five years, eight years in meat trading with the DR Johnson Group and three years as CEO of the ConAgra Trade Group in Sydney. Brent is also Graduate and Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Board responsibilities: Director

Appointed September 2022

John is Head of Corporate and Regulatory at JBS Australia Pty Limited, Australia and New Zealand’s largest meat and food processor. 

John has been a senior executive within the Australian Meat and Food Industry for over 25 years, and in JBS Australia and New Zealand. He also has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions along with operational responsibilities for Industrial Relations, Productivity Improvement, Government Relations and Environmental and Sustainability within JBS Australia. 

John became an Alternate Director of Scott Technology in February 2017 and a Director since 2022. During this period he has acquired extensive knowledge of, and experience with, Scott Technology’s business. 

John also possesses a Bachelor of Business, a Masters of Business Administration and is a Graduate and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. John was also the previous Chairman of the Australian Meat Processor Corporation.

Board responsibilities: Director

BCom, CA, MInstD | New Zealand, Appointed Director 2018

John is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Corporate Services New Zealand and a director of a number of other overseas-owned New Zealand businesses. John has had a successful career with leading global professional services firms working in Europe and New Zealand as well as holding the position of CFO of an internet start-up. John has considerable experience in assisting companies to expand into new markets, acquire and integrate businesses and maintain compliance globally.

Board responsibilities: Independent Director, Chair of Audit and Financial Risk Committee and member of Governance, Remuneration and Nominations Committee

B.Juris, LLB, LLM (Media, Communications and IT Law) | Appointed March 2019

Derek is an experienced manufacturing and mining executive, and corporate lawyer. He has a background in beverage production, manufacturing, mining and minerals processing, and logistics and port operations. He has extensive experience in establishing supply chains and marketing throughout Asia, particularly China and Japan. 

Derek has recently been appointed Managing Director of Whisky Tasmania Limited, owner of Hellyer’s Road Distillery – one of the oldest and largest whisky producers in Australia. 

Prior to this role he was Managing Principal of SWS Lawyers, a boutique Australian corporate and commercial law firm, after holding a number of executive roles with Godfrey Hirst and BlueScope Steel in New Zealand and Australia. Before that was a partner of law firm Sparke Helmore, specialising in mineral resource.

Board Responsibilities: Independent Director and a member of the Governance, Remuneration and Nominations Committee