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 Russell Stucki  GS1 Australia
	Special Director Ian Dunn  Head of Trade Relations, Woolworths Limited Representing : Australian Retailers Association
	Executive Director Maria Palazzolo  Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, GS1 Australia
	James Hulse Head of  Supply Chain Operations Representing: Coles
	Jeff Maguire  Head of HR for Supply Chain and Workplace Relations,  Coca-Cola Amatil (Aust) Pty Ltd  Representing: Australia Food & Grocery Council
	Alastair Miller  Head of Independents - ANZ Accolade Wines Representing: Liquor Merchants Association
	Tim Piper   Director Victoria, Australian Industry Group  Representing: Australian Industry Group
	David McNeil Customer Experience Manager InfraBuild Steel Representing: Australian Logistics Council
	Paris Golden Managing Director McCormick Foods Australia Representing: Australian Food & Grocery Council
	Maria Clara Esguerra Director, Supply Chain, Oceania Representing: Australian Food & Grocery Council
	Trent Barrett Medical Devices ANZ Supply Chain Leader Representing: Johnson & Johnson Medical

Council members

	Ian King  Chief Executive Officer, AUS-MEAT Ltd  Representing: Australian Meat and Livestock Industry
	Gary Stones National Retail Operations Manager, Myer   Representing: Australian Retailers Association

Company secretary

Colin Barnes  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

	Tavita Maanaima​ Chief Information Officer
	Colin Barnes Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
	Richard Jones  Chief Marketing Officer
	John Hearn  Chief Services Officer
	Marcel Sieira  Chief Customer Officer
	Sue Schmid  Chief Global Programs Officer
	Ben Teo Chief Project Officer
	Karen Littlepage Chief People & Culture Officer