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IGNITE LIMITED — Board/Management Information 2011
Aug 23, 2011
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For Immediate Release
Clarius Group Limited Appoints Simon Kelly to Board of Directors
Sydney, NSW – 24 August 2011, Clarius Group Limited ASX:CND, a leading of provider of employment services across Asia Pacific, today announced the appointment of Simon Kelly as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.
Mr Kelly is a Chartered Accountant, with over 25 years experience in financial and general management. He is currently Chief Executive Officer of the DealsDirect Group which operates a number of Australia's premier online retail businesses. He was formerly Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary and Board Director of ASX listed Aristocrat Leisure Limited and also held a number of senior executive roles at ASX listed Goodman Fielder Limited, including Chief Financial Officer - Consumer Foods, Group Chief Information Officer and both General Manager and Finance Director of the Group's international operations. Mr Kelly spent 10 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers in both London and Sydney.
"Simon brings a wealth of financial and general management experience to Clarius and will play a key role as Clarius continues executing its vision of becoming the recruitment company of choice," said Lawrence Gibbs, Chairman. "His expertise and proven track record in international, multilocation and high technology businesses and his extensive financial and governance background will be a tremendous asset to Clarius."
Mr Kelly is also Chairman and independent Non-Executive Director of Intrepica Pty Limited, a privately owned, emerging online business providing literacy solutions to primary and secondary school children, both in Australia and internationally
“I am excited to join Clarius at this time. I look forward to working with the Board, management team and staff and contributing to the future success of the Company." said Mr Kelly.
Following this appointment, the Clarius Group Board of Directors comprises Lawrence Gibbs (independent Chairman and Non-Executive Director), Geoffrey Moles (Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer), Penny Morris (independent Non-Executive Director) and Simon Kelly (independent Non-Executive Director).
Attachment: Simon Kelly - Summary Bio
About Clarius Group
Established over twenty seven years ago and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1997, Clarius Group (ASX: CND) has a reputation for high-quality delivery and remains one of the largest, longest standing and best performing recruitment suppliers in the Asia Pacific region. Clarius employs over 300 full time staff through a network of offices located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra in Australia; Auckland and Wellington in New Zealand; Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai in China. For further information, visit www.clarius.com.au
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SIMON KELLY SUMMARY BIO
Tertiary Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (First Class, Honours) Economics and Accounting, Reading University, UK Professional Qualifications: Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ACA) Professional Memberships: Australian Institute of Company Directors National Executive, Group of 100 (2005 – 2009) PROFESSIONAL CAREER SUMMARY April 2011 - Current DealsDirect Group Chief Executive Officer February 2011 - Current Intrepica Pty Limited Non Executive Director, Chairman September 2003 – July 2009 Aristocrat Leisure Limited Director Chief Financial Officer Company Secretary May 2002 – August 2003 Goodman Fielder Consumer Foods Chief Financial Officer March 2001 – May 2002 Goodman Fielder Limited Chief Information Officer June 1999 – May 2001 Goodman Fielder International General Manager February 1997 – July 2000 Goodman Fielder International Finance Director June 1995 – February 1997 Goodman Fielder Limited Group Accounting Manager October 1989 – June 1995 PricewaterhouseCoopers, Sydney Senior Manager September 1985 – September 1989 PricewaterhouseCoopers, London Assistant Manager
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