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
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Chairman
Russell Stucki
GS1 Australia
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Special Director
Ian Dunn
Head of Trade Relations, Woolworths Limited
Representing : Australian Retailers Association
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Executive Director
Maria Palazzolo
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, GS1 Australia
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James Hulse
Head of Supply Chain Operations
Representing: Coles |
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Jeff Maguire
Head of HR for Supply Chain and Workplace Relations,
Coca-Cola Amatil (Aust) Pty Ltd
Representing: Australia Food & Grocery Council
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Alastair Miller
Head of Independents - ANZ
Accolade Wines
Representing: Liquor Merchants Association
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Tim Piper
Director Victoria, Australian Industry Group
Representing: Australian Industry Group
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David McNeil
Customer Experience Manager
InfraBuild Steel
Representing: Australian Logistics Council
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Paris Golden
Managing Director
McCormick Foods Australia
Representing: Australian Food & Grocery Council |
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Maria Clara Esguerra
Director, Supply Chain, Oceania
Representing: Australian Food & Grocery Council |
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Trent Barrett
Medical Devices ANZ Supply Chain Leader
Representing: Johnson & Johnson Medical
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Council members
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Ian King
Chief Executive Officer, AUS-MEAT Ltd
Representing: Australian Meat and Livestock Industry
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David Rogers
Representing: Supply Chain & Logistics
Association of Australia Ltd
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Gary Stones
National Retail Operations Manager, Myer
Representing: Australian Retailers Association
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Company secretary
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Colin Barnes
GS1 Australia
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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
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Tavita Maanaima​
Chief Information Officer |
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Colin Barnes
Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary
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Richard Jones
Chief Marketing Officer
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John Hearn
Chief Services Officer
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Marcel Sieira
Chief Customer Officer
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Sue Schmid
Chief Global Programs Officer
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Ben Teo
Chief Project Officer
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Karen Littlepage
Chief People & Culture Officer
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