Corporate Structure
GS1 Australia is governed by an independent Board and Council, consisting of 15 representatives from various trade and industry associations, including major retailers and manufacturers.
Our board members' diverse experiences and skills are invaluable when it comes to determining and reviewing strategy, annual operational plans and budgets, and ensuring proper audit functions and legal compliance. Their hands-on, current industry experience is vital.
Our board includes executives from several Australian and international companies, from a large cross-section of Australian industry associations.
Board of Directors
Chairman
Ian Dunn
Head of Trade Relations,
Woolworths Limited
Special Director
James Hulse
Head of Supply Chain Operations,
Coles
Representing: Australian Retailers Association
Special Director
David McNeil
Customer Service and Fulfilment Manager
InfraBuild Steel
Executive Director
Maria Palazzolo
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer,
GS1 Australia
Jeff Maguire
Group Head of CDS Development & Implementation,
Australia, Pacific & Indonesia,
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Representing: Australia Food & Grocery Council
Tim Piper
Head Victoria,
Australian Industry Group
Representing: Australian Industry Group
Paris Golden
Managing Director
McCormick Foods Australia
Representing: Australian Food & Grocery Council
Georgia Lennon
Chief Executive Officer
The Drinks Association
Representing: The Drinks Association
Gary Stones
General Manager, Retail Operations,
Myer
Representing: Australian Retailers Association
Andrew Leakey
Director
Richard Plunkett
Director
Tony Domingo
Executive Director of Regional Supply Chain & Procurement
Nestlé Oceania Region, Australia, New Zealand & Pacific Islands
Representing: Australian Food & Grocery Council
Council members
Dr John Langbridge
General Manager, Corporate and Industry Affairs,
Teys Group
Representing: Australian Meat and Livestock Industry
Company secretary
Tony Morganti
GS1 Australia
Executive management team
Maria Palazzolo
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Maria joined GS1 Australia in 1983, not long after it was founded. During her time with the organisation, Maria has been responsible for successfully implementing global standards for eCommerce applications within many companies in different industry sectors throughout Australia.
Maria has also been responsible for producing many industry specifications as well as collaborating on the introduction of eCommerce strategies in a range of industry sectors including defence and government.
Her extensive work with organisations such as the Australian Retailers Association, Australian Industry Group, National Association of Retail Grocers Australia, Australian Food and Grocery Council, Logistics Association of Australia and the Australian Industry Information Association gives her a wealth of experience in all aspects of supply chain management and technology development.
Maria has held the position of CEO since 2002.
Department Heads
Marcel Sieira
Chief Operating Officer
John Hearn
Chief Services Officer
Karen Littlepage
Chief People & Culture Officer
Tavita Maanaima
Chief Information Officer
Tony Morganti
Chief Financial and Compliance Officer & Company Secretary