IPCA - Key Persons


Benn Farrawell

Job Titles:
  • Non - Executive Director
  • Elected Non - Executive Director

Candace Chiu - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Finance

Chimmy Young

Job Titles:
  • Non - Executive Director
  • Elected Non - Executive Director

Dallas Mulholland - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
  • Non - Executive Director
  • Elected Chair and Non - Executive Director

Darren Schwarz

Job Titles:
  • Non - Executive Director
  • Elected Non - Executive Director

Duane Barber - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • President
  • President and CEO, Executive Director and Company Secretary
  • President and Chief Executive Officer at IPC Asia Pacific
I am the President and CEO of the Independent Purchasing Company (Australasia) Ltd since 2000. IPC Asia Pacific committees: I am a member of the Contract, Audit, Risk, and Remuneration committees. Duane Barber is President and Chief Executive Officer at IPC Asia Pacific and a member ofthe board of directors. He joined the business in October 2000, bringing more than 20 years of food industry leadership, marketing expertise, and retail management experience with him. Together with the board of directors and leadership team, Duane has shaped the strategic direction of IPC Asia Pacific, driving into increasingly innovative ways to reduce costs and drive revenue for franchisees owners. From the creation of QualityNet through to the award-winning loyalty and gift program in New Zealand. Duane is a motivational leader with a clear vision. Under his leadership, IPC Asia Pacific today supports over 3,000 Restaurants across APAC.

Feng Xia

Job Titles:
  • Non - Executive Director
  • Elected Non - Executive Director

John Sinclair

Job Titles:
  • Non - Executive Director
  • Elected Non - Executive Director

Jules Hayman - CMO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Marketing
  • Director of Marketing & Commerce
  • Director of Marketing & Technology
Jules Hayman is the Director of Marketing and Technology, joining the IPC Asia Pacific leadership team in 2016. Jules is an experienced marketing and technology leader with a demonstrated history of working in business to business software and digital service businesses across a number of industries including bulk supply chain and food & beverage. In her role, Jules leads the strategic creation and delivery across both restaurant and IPC Asia Pacific internal technology systems, loyalty and communications. As digital advances become critical to business performance, Jules leads a fast paced and franchisee focused team that deliver across the APAC region. In addition to being a senior member of the leadership team, Jules is an active member of the IPC Global Technology Leadership team that focuses on best practice initiatives for the benefit of Subway franchisees.

Karina Hill

Job Titles:
  • Director of People & Culture
Karina is the Director of People & Culture and part of the senior leadership team here at IPC Asia Pacific. Karina joined the business in 2014 and leads the People & culture business unit across Asia Pacific, which is responsible for developing and delivering HR best practice, policies and support to ensure that our regional people strategy supports our group culture and will enable our team to achieve our goals. In this role Karina provides consultation to management on strategic employment plans including organisational development, remuneration and benefits, resourcing, learning and development, employee relations, engagement, and performance. In this role she works closely with other members of the leadership team to achieve the operational and strategic initiatives of the business with a focus on our people and culture.

Luke Anderson

Job Titles:
  • Non - Executive Director
  • Elected Non - Executive Director

Mark Rutherglen

Job Titles:
  • Appointed Non - Executive Director

Roshan Perera

Job Titles:
  • Non - Executive Director
  • Elected Non - Executive Director

Sabrina Chiam

Job Titles:
  • Director of Supply Chain & Services
Sabrina is the Director of Supply Chain and Services, joining IPC Asia Pacific team in 2008. Responsible for the strategic development of the multi-faceted supply chain function as well as overseeing all parts of the distribution operations. Her role also covers the leadership of IPC Asia Pacific's franchisee support services, which includes management of all quality and distribution support. Additionally, Sabrina has oversight of the IPC Asia Pacific operations in both Japan, Taiwan and South Korea covering procurement, supply chain and services. As a member of the senior leadership team, Sabrina is involved in the strategic planning of the business that are designed to maximise profitability for franchisees.