Family Business Australia - New South Wales

Mr. Terry Rowney - Labelcraft (Chairman)

Terry worked in several companies before acquiring Labelcraft in 1983.  His insight into the label industry lead to the expansion of the Rollfed Label Division by the purchase of Brayprint in 1990.  To gain further synergies, in 1996 he purchased No.19 Graphic Productions which was successfully merged with Labelcraft as a Sheetfeed Commercial Print and Packaging Division.  The one stop print shop philosophy would allow Terry to satisfy most of his customers' needs.  With ever increasing demands further capacity was sorted by acquiring Daram printing in 1999.

As technology advances at a rapid rate and the need for capital investment increases  Labelcraft has sought joint ventures in other states including a merger with LabelPlus in Brisbane in 2001, Labelhouse in Melbourne in 2002 and the purchase of Labelworld in Western Australia in 2004.

Terry has been involved in FBA for five years including participation in the Forum Group program. He was appointed NSW Chairman in 2005.

Mrs. Raelene Berryman – Deloitte

Raelene has over 15 years experience in advising family business in the areas of compliance and growth and is currently a member of the family business solutions team within Deloitte. She is a member of the Institute of Company Directors and currently attends Board and management meetings for a variety of her family business clients allowing her to be close to the issues they are facing on a regular basis. Raelene’s husband and his family operate their own family business. Being part of a family business, as well as an adviser, allows Raelene to bring a unique mix of skills and views to FBA. With her husband classified as “Next Gen” Raelene is keen to see this aspect of FBA grow and provide support to members.

Mr. Scott Evans - Game Farm

Scott 's career commenced in banking before spending 7 years as a commodity trader for several large Trading Companies.

Scott joined the family business, Game Farm Pty Ltd in 1994, holding the position of General Manager for 4 years, before progressing to Managing Director in 1999.

Game Farm Pty Ltd is a second generation family business specialising in the breeding, hatching, growing, processing and distribution of game birds, game meats & specialty poultry, supplying both foodservice & retail clients throughout the Australian and Asian Pacific markets. Game Farm is the market leader representing approx 80% of the total Quail production in Australia .

In April 2005 Scott was successful in a management buyout of the family business and together with his wife Linda are the majority shareholders.

Scott also holds executive positions with the Galston Chamber of Commerce, Poultry Industry Committee and the NSW Game Bird Industry.

Mr. David Green - Deloitte

David has been attending to the professional accounting requirements of family and owner managed businesses (FOMBs) for in excess of 25 years.

David has been actively involved with the NSW Chapter of Family Business Australia since its commencement, in his capacity as a committee member and major sponsor representative.

David was instrumental in the development of the firm's 'Guide to Total Planning in the FOMB' and is the editor of the quarterly newsletter “Your Family Business”.  David has conducted a significant number and a wide range of specific assignments for family businesses, particularly in the areas of equity and management, succession planning, strategic business planning, business professionalisation, exit strategies, dispute resolutions and (tax) restructuring.

Mr. James Kirby - Hungerford Hill Wines

James is Chairman and Chief Executive of Hungerford Hill Wines, a medium-sized wine producer based in the Hunter Valley, 160km north of Sydney, Australia.

Hungerford Hill was founded in 1970 in the Hunter Valley, and gained a great reputation for its wines. The Kirby family had been involved in manufacturing and engineering for over 75 years. After selling their business in 1999, they decided to invest in the Australian wine industry in order to build a sustainable export business based on Australia’s comparative advantage in viticulture. The Kirby family purchased Hungerford Hill Wines in 2002 and put together a management and winemaking team with extensive international wine industry experience.

James’ other involvements include:

• Pildra Properties Pty Ltd, the Holding company for the Kirby family’s investments, which include industrial property, listed equity and venture capital investments.

• Dadanco Pty Ltd, a start-up developer of high efficiency air conditioning solutions based in Adelaide.

• Family Business Australia, a national organisation which provides education and support to family owned businesses.

James had previously been a director and senior executive with the James N Kirby Group, the family-owned engineering and manufacturing business founded by his grandfather in 1924. The Kirby group was the leading Australian manufacturer and wholesaler of refrigeration and air conditioning components, and a leading manufacturer and exporter of machine tools and components for the automotive industry.

Mrs. Lesley Mathieson-Smith - Matson Automotive

Lesley has experienced several career changes over the last 30 years. Commencing in the nursing field, she progressed on to human resources and risk management in the public sector, finally concentrating on corporate risk management.

Lesley is a Certified Practicing Risk Manager, who left behind a successful consultancy when she joined the family business in 1999.

Matson Automotive is a third generation family business established in 1947. Matson manufactures and imports battery accessories, terminals and cables, supplying Australia's major automotive aftermarket wholesalers and exporting to the UK, USA and Asia. Matson is one of the few remaining pressure die cast brass manufacturers in Australia.

Mr. Peter Poulos – Poulos Bros

Peter is the Managing Director of Poulos Bros, a second generation family business which was founded in 1955 by Peter’s father and uncle. Now with 10 family members (including the founders) working in the business and 140 employees, Poulos Bros is one of the largest distributors, processors, importers, exporters and retailers of fresh and frozen seafoods in Australia. Poulos Bros. is recognised in BRW as one of the top 500 private businesses in Australia and is synonymous with seafood as 'The Fish People'.

Mr. Angus Raine - Raine & Horne

Angus is one of Australia 's foremost authorities on real estate with over twenty years experience in the industry. 

Working for his family business, Raine & Horne, Angus is responsible for rural business, Raine & Horne Commercial, Specialist Offices, and Portfolio Sales.

Angus began his career in real estate in 1985 with Raine & Horne Commercial North Sydney and worked with three major players for more than 14 years before returning to the Raine & Horne in 1998 as Director.

He brings a wealth of property expertise to the firm, having worked for three of the top five international real estate firms.

Mr. Greg Simons - Nulon Products Australia Pty Ltd

Greg joined Nulon in 1988 after having completed a Bachelor of Business degree and spending 8 years working for other business in accounting roles.

He represents (along with one other sibling) the second generation of the family in the company. The first generation retired over 12 years ago. He is pursuing an ambition he had as a fifteen year old of being a successful businessman in his family owned company.

Nulon is a manufacturer and category leader in Australia with lubricants, fuel treatments, engine treatments and engine coolants. Its intent is to be Australia’s best lubricants company as measured by its clients, suppliers and employees.

Greg's role within Nulon as Joint Managing Director has him responsible for manufacturing and finance. He has a huge belief in meeting the needs of both the customer and the people Nulon employs and does this by establishing solid systems and processes across key parts of the business.

Greg brings to Family Business Australia a wealth of experience with both small to medium size enterprise and the issues presented to the second generation in successfully growing that enterprise.

Greg was introduced to Family Business Australia 7 years ago and has found it to be an extremely valuable network of like-minded people.