LINFOX - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Country Manager
- Country Manager for Linfox Indonesia
- Country Manager, Linfox Indonesia and Malaysia
Albert Davidson was appointed as Country Manager for Linfox Indonesia and Malaysia in 2021, reporting directly to the Linfox International Group's CEO.
Albert has more than 15 years' experience and expertise in operations, commercial and business development across multiple sections within the logistics and transportation industry.
From 2004 through 2013, Albert worked with Linfox managing large scale operations and leading growth projects across the Asia Pacific region including Malaysia, India and Australia.
Albert left Linfox in 2013 to take up the position of Senior Vice President Business Development Industrials for Toll Global Logistics. In this role, he was responsible for strategic management, retention and growth of top tier accounts, establishing vertical presence in new markets including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, China, India, Vietnam and Australia.
Albert holds a Bachelor of Business, an Executive MBA from the National University of Singapore and APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management). He is an accomplished and commercially minded supply chain professional with demonstrated ability to manage complex operations and build successful teams across different cultures and cross-functional areas.
As Country Manager, Albert is responsible for Linfox Logistics' business operations, strategy and growth in the Indonesia and Malaysia market. Albert brings with him over 15 years' experience in the Asia Pacific region in senior operations, commercial and business development roles across multiple sectors within the logistics and transportation industry.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Linfox International Group Pty Ltd Board
- Non - Executive Director
- Managing Director of Linfox Property Group Pty Ltd
- Non - Executive Director of the Linfox Australia Pty Ltd
- Peter Fox AM
Andrew Fox is a Non-Executive Director of the Linfox Australia Pty Ltd, Linfox International Group Pty Ltd and Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd boards.
Andrew is the Managing Director of Linfox Property Group Pty Ltd, a director of Fox Group Holdings Pty Ltd and numerous other subsidiaries.
Job Titles:
- Non - Executive Director of the Linfox Group
Bill Kelty AC is a Non-executive Director of the Linfox Group, bringing more than 30 years' experience in industrial relations. He is also Director of Virtual Communities and Director of Luna Park, Melbourne. Bill was awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2008 and has a degree in economics from Latrobe University in Victoria.
Job Titles:
- Country Manager
- Country Manager for Linfox Laos
- Country Manager, Linfox Laos & Cambodia
- Thailand As an Operations Director
In December 2022, Brendon Bangma was appointed as Country Manager for Linfox Laos and Cambodia. He has significant regional logistics expertise within FMCG, mining and agriculture sectors.
In his earlier career, he worked with large Australian agri-businesses GrainCorp and Landmark across various logistics and manufacturing planning roles. He gained significant experience in bulk and dangerous goods transport and storage operations. In 2017, Brendon joined the Crawford Fund on a project to provide agricultural logistics expertise to the provincial government in the south of Laos.
In 2018, Brendon had joined Linfox Thailand as an Operations Director leading cross-border operations into Laos. He was promoted in 2019 to be a Regional Account Manager taking care of a key customer relationship across the Asia-Pacific. Working alongside Linfox's Country Managers, he was pivotal in driving business change, value creation, and network transformation.
Moving to Australia in 2021 to spend time closer to family, Brendon worked as the National Operations Manager with DB Schenker based in Sydney. In early 2022 he returned to Laos to provide management on the establishment and operation of the Thanaleng Dry Port at the junction of the new China-Lao and Thai-Lao railways.
Brendon holds a Master's degree in Sciences from the University of Amsterdam and a Bachelor's degree in Asian Studies and Anthropology from the University of Sydney. He is currently studying a Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation from the Australian National University.
Brendon grew up in Sydney and enjoys wakeboarding in his free time.
As Country Manager, Brendon is responsible for Linfox Logistics' business operations in Laos and Cambodia. Brendon brings nearly 10 years of local and international experience including significant expertise leading logistics operations for large FMCG, mining and agri-business customers.
Job Titles:
- President
- President Intermodal
Cameron is responsible for Linfox's Intermodal operations across Australia.
Cameron oversees the provision of interstate transport by road, rail and coastal shipping. These services are available to all Linfox customers, including those in the Consumer and Healthcare Group, Retail, Resources and Industrial sectors and Linfox Intermodal's own customer base.
As President Intermodal, Cameron is responsible for Linfox's Intermodal operations across Australia, overseeing the provision of interstate transport by road, rail and coastal shipping.
Job Titles:
- President
- President Consumer and Healthcare Group ( C & HG ) and New Zealand / As President Consumer and Healthcare Group
(C&HG), Damain is responsible for delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions for some of the world's best-known FMCG and healthcare brands for Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand.
He is also responsible for the broader Linfox Logistics business in New Zealand, which services customers across multiple sectors including retail, FMCG, consumer goods, resources and industrial sectors.
A senior executive with more than 25 years' global experience, Damain has expertise in delivering excellence in supply chain, logistics, business management and solution design for customers in the FMCG, healthcare, retail, government, technology and resources sectors.
He has held leadership and consulting roles for leading logistics, media and aviation organisations.
Damain is passionate about building innovative and strategic, long-term customer partnerships to achieve outstanding results and deliver business growth. He is known for being a driver of customer centric cultures.
Damain is a values-driven leader who prides himself on developing collaborative and innovative teams.
He is a Non-Executive Director of SEDA College in Victoria and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Damain studied at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and the Macquarie Graduate School of Management.
As President Consumer & Healthcare Group and New Zealand, Damain is responsible for delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions for some of the world's best-known consumer and healthcare brands, and leading Linfox's New Zealand business.
David Fox - Managing Director
Job Titles:
- Managing Director
- Non - Executive Director
- Non - Executive Director of the Linfox Australia Pty Ltd
David Fox is a Non-Executive Director of the Linfox Australia Pty Ltd, Linfox International Group Pty Ltd and Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd boards.
In January 2001 David was appointed to the role of Managing Director, Linfox Airports Pty Ltd, and then in 2008 appointed Executive Chairman where he currently oversees the airport management and business opportunities.
David is also on the Board of Directors for Avalon Airport, Linfox Airports and Fox Group Holdings.
Former Secretary of the Department of Defence, Dennis Richardson, brings invaluable foreign affairs and government experience to the Linfox Australia Pty Ltd Board. From 2012 to 2017, Dennis served as the Secretary of the Department of Defence, following almost three years as the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Commissioner in Charge of Road Policing
- President Government and Defence
Doug joined Linfox in 2018 as President Government and Defence, managing warehousing and distribution services for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) across Australia and multiple state governments.
Job Titles:
- Country Manager
- Country Manager Vietnam
As Country Manager, Filip is responsible for all Linfox Logistics business operations across Vietnam.
Filip brings with him more than 20 years' experience managing end-to-end distribution networks for fast-paced retail and logistics operations in diverse cultural and economic settings.
Throughout his international career, Filip has steered supply chain development in different regions for METRO Cash & Carry, OBI, Douglas and Nike, and was responsible for the DHL Supply Chain business as Country Managing Director in Vietnam and Cambodia from 2014 to 2018.
Filip has extensive experience in regional management positions, and has led multiple teams across Europe and Southeast Asia through business transformations and exponential growth.
Filip holds a Master of Business Administration (Germany). He reports directly to the Linfox International Group CEO.
As Country Manager, Filip is responsible for all Linfox Logistics business operations across Vietnam, with more than 20 years' experience managing end-to-end distribution networks.
Job Titles:
- President
- President Resources and Industrial
Gary is responsible for Linfox's Resources and Industrial customers and operations across Australia.
As President Resources and Industrial, Gary is responsible for providing specialised logistics services to customers across the resources, mining, oil and gas, industrial and infrastructure sectors.
Job Titles:
- Non - Executive Director
- Non - Executive Director of the Top 200 ASX
- Non - Executive Member of the Linfox Logistics Australia
Howard Critchley is a non-executive Member of the Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand Board, with over 35 years' collective experience in logistics, FMCG and industrial sales and marketing.
Howard's impressive experience in the logistics sector includes 10 years of multiple CEO roles within CEVA, the world's second largest integrated logistics company (formerly TNT Logistics) and Eagle (EGL) Logistics.
He commenced with CEVA in Australia, but his responsibility eventually grew to include the Asia Pacific business, with particular focus on Thailand, India, Malaysia, Indonesia and China (where CEVA was the largest automotive logistics company in the country).
Howard also spent considerable time in India where he built a start - up logistics business.
Prior to CEVA Logistics, Howard held senior positions at Australian Consolidated Industries, Gillette, Pepsi Co and Peters Foods/Nestle.
In addition to Linfox, Howard is also a Non-executive Director of the top 200 ASX - listed Automated Holdings Group, Australia's largest cars retailer and largest temperature controlled logistics company. He is also a Statutory Board and Advisory Board member of TVS Logistics, India's largest automotive logistics company; and a Director of Y - Gap, a charity using social enterprise funding models.
Born in Melbourne, Australia, Howard was educated at Wesley College. He holds a Bachelor of Economics and Master of Business Administration.
Ian is Chief Executive Officer of Linfox International Group (LIG) and a member of the company's board of directors.
He is responsible for overall strategy, growth and operations at LIG.
Previously, Ian was responsible for Linfox's Intermodal operations across Australia, overseeing the provision of interstate transport by road, rail and sea. Ian joined Linfox in 2008 as the Perth Linehaul Manager, before becoming Group Manager. In 2014, Ian became General Manager, Linehaul where he oversaw rail and road operations and managed customer contracts. In 2016, Ian became General Manager Intermodal, and then President Intermodal in 2017.
Ian has worked in logistics all around the world. Prior to Linfox, he worked in supply chain management roles in Africa and the Middle East. Ian has a master's degree in Intermodal Transportation Management from the University of Denver, Colorado.
Ian is married with two daughters. He enjoys cycling and has a keen passion for Rugby Union.
Ian Strachan is Chief Executive Officer of Linfox International Group (LIG) and a member of the company's board of directors. He is responsible for overall strategy, growth and operations at LIG.
Job Titles:
- Chartered Accountant
- Company Secretary
- Non - Executive Director
- Trustee of the Sidney Myer Estate
Janine Ferguson is currently the Company Secretary of Linfox Pty Ltd, Linfox International Group Pty Ltd, Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd and Joint Company Secretary of Linfox Australia Pty Ltd.
Janine has significant experience in company secretariat, corporate governance, financial, wealth management and advice to private family groups.
Janine is a Chartered Accountant, has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Fellow of the Financial Services Institute and Fellow & Chartered Tax Advisor of the Taxation Institute of Australia.
Janine is a Trustee of the Sidney Myer Estate and a Director of several privately-owned family group companies.
Job Titles:
- President
- General Manager Human Resources
- President Human Resources
Lauren is President Human Resources for Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand.
An accomplished HR practitioner, Lauren has more than 20 years' experience in large organisations across professional services, mining, legal services and supply chain logistics.
Previously Linfox Logistics General Manager Human Resources, Lauren has oversight of Linfox's people strategy across Australia and New Zealand, having led its development to underpin Linfox's broader Leading the Way 2025 business strategy.
Lauren and her team ensure Linfox remains competitive, agile and resilient in a rapidly changing and complex external environment. Lauren is accountable for competitively positioning Linfox as a preferred employer and has oversight for all elements of the people lifecycle, including attraction, recruitment, onboarding, succession, leadership, development, diversity and inclusion, performance, culture, engagement, operational training, HR services and HR business partnering.
Prior to Linfox, Lauren was Head of People and Development at Allens Linklaters and held various senior HR roles with Newcrest Mining Ltd and Accenture.
Lauren is a graduate of the London Business School, having completed the Senior Executive Program. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM), a Graduate Certificate in Change Management (AGSM) and a Bachelor of Commerce (major in Human Resource Management)/Bachelor of Arts (major in Public Relations) from Deakin University.
As President Human Resources for Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand, Lauren has oversight of Linfox's people strategy, ensuring the business remains competitive, agile and resilient in a rapidly changing and complex external environment.
Job Titles:
- President
- President Industrial Relations
Laurie is President Industrial Relations for the Linfox Group of companies across the Asia Pacific region.
Laurie directs and leads the strategic industrial relations framework across the Linfox Group to optimise alignment with the companies' strategic priorities.
He develops and maintains effective relationships and open communication with unions to foster liaison, consultation and engagement.
Laurie also provides leadership to manage the negotiation, review and implementation of a range of industrial relations agreements across the business.
In addition, he provides advice and collaboration to resolve complex industrial and employee relations issues.
Laurie has extensive experience in human resources and operations, and brings in-depth knowledge of employee and industrial relations and the development of Enterprise Bargaining Agreements.
His career spans more than 40 years and includes work at some of Australia's leading blue chip enterprises including Qantas, Hawker De Havilland and Mayne Nickless.
Previously Linfox Logistics President Human Resources, he has worked across the organisation for more than 20 years in various roles.
Laurie holds a Graduate Diploma of Labour Relations and Law from Sydney University.
As President Industrial Relations for the Linfox Group of companies across the Asia Pacific region, Laurie leads the strategic industrial relations framework across the Group to optimise alignment with the companies' strategic priorities.
Lindsay Edward Fox was born on 19 April 1937 in Sydney, Australia and went to school in Melbourne at Prahran State School and Melbourne High School. The son of a truck driver, Lindsay left school at the age of 16 and bought his first truck when he was 19. Today, Linfox is one of the largest Australian-based transport and warehousing groups with operations in 10 countries. Lindsay has extensive involvement in Australian and international circles and apart from his business interests is well recognised and active in sport and charity work.
Mark has more than 25 years' professional experience in supply chain and logistics, including senior management roles with Linfox, Coca-Cola Amatil Indonesia, and Pacific Brands.
Job Titles:
- Director of Security & Compliance
Mark is Director of Security and Compliance for Linfox International Group. He is responsible for the implementation and management of Linfox's regional security strategy and programs across Asia.
Mark has over 30 years' experience in the investigations and corporate security with multinational companies in the UK and Asia Pacific.
Prior to Linfox, Mark was the Global Head Brand Protection and Corporate Security for Umbro in the UK. In this role, he was responsible for brand protection & corporate security, this included auditing licensees and investigations.
Previously, Mark was assigned to the UK's special investigations unit carrying out cross border multi agency investigations. He and his team were awarded by the National Anti-Counterfeiting Group for national investigations conducted in 1999, he was also awarded the freedom of the City of London for his work in conducting anti-counterfeiting investigations across the UK.
In his earlier career, Mark worked with the UK Trading Standards Service where he led several successful investigations including motor vehicle fraud, financial investigations, and criminal activities across the Northumberland, North Yorkshire and Gloucestershire.
Mark holds a Diploma in Consumer Affairs, completing papers in Law & Constitution, Economics, Fair Trading and Road Traffic Law. He also completed various UK police training programs.
Mark Whitworth - Chief Legal Officer, Secretary
Job Titles:
- Company Secretary
- General Counsel
- General Counsel and Company Secretary, Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand / As General Counsel and Company
Secretary, Mark is responsible for providing legal advice to the Linfox Board, CEO and business functions across Australia and New Zealand.
In his capacity as Company Secretary, he provides guidance on financial, compliance and governance matters for the Linfox Board and the business generally.
After completing Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws degrees at the University of Melbourne, he joined Gadens Lawyers where he provided legal advice on a broad range of commercial, insurance, corporate risk, property development and construction matters.
He joined Linfox in 2007 as a Corporate Lawyer and later moved into an Associate Lawyer role, where he managed legal activities for the FMCG, Fleet and Safety functions.
In 2012, Mark was appointed Legal and Commercial Manager for the Resources and Industrial business unit, contributing to the unit's strategic direction and providing legal and commercial advice.
Most recently he held the position of Group Manager - Finance and Operations, reporting to the CFO and responsible for a variety of commercial functions in Australia and New Zealand.
As General Counsel and Company Secretary Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand, Mark is responsible for providing legal advice to the Linfox Board, CEO and business functions across Australia and New Zealand. In his capacity as Company Secretary, he provides guidance on financial, compliance and governance matters for the Linfox Board and the business generally.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Chief Financial Officer
- Member of the Linfox Australia Pty Ltd Board
- CEO, Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand
- Chief Financial Officer, Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand
- Peter Fox AM
- Vice President Finance for the FMCG
As Chief Financial Officer, Michael is responsible for the finance and commercial function across Australia and New Zealand.
Michael has more than 20 years' experience in senior management and finance roles in the logistics, office supplies and pharmaceutical sectors.
In 2009, Michael joined Linfox as Vice President Finance for the FMCG business unit, providing financial leadership to the business.
He left Linfox in 2010 to take up the position of Finance Director - Asia Pacific for a leading pharmaceutical company, Hospira.
Prior to 2009, Michael held several senior finance roles at OfficeMax in the UK, Chicago, Paris and Auckland.
Originally from Leeds, Michael has a degree from Cambridge University. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in the UK.
As Chief Executive Officer Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand, Mark is based in Melbourne and responsible for leading the largest privately-owned logistics company in Asia Pacific to achieve its vision to be Australia and New Zealand's most trusted logistics partner.
Mark leads the way with a focused and integrated business strategy designed to deliver industry-leading safety, wellbeing and industry compliance, outstanding customer service and smarter, environmentally sustainable supply chain solutions positioned for growth and prosperity - underpinned by Linfox's LIFT values of loyalty, integrity, fairness and trust.
Mark joined Linfox in 2006, progressing through various senior roles including business unit President positions, before being appointed Linfox Chief Operations Officer ANZ in 2017 and Chief Executive Officer Linfox Logistics ANZ soon after.
Prior to joining Linfox, Mark held senior executive board and management roles with major multi-national companies in the FMCG and retail sectors, including international appointments and responsibilities.
In these roles, Mark delivered significant outcomes in safety, commercial, operations, sales, customer management, marketing and corporate affairs. In recent years, Mark has been keenly focused on driving technology and innovation for logistics in Australia and New Zealand.
Mark studied at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and Harvard Business School.
Mark is passionate about promoting the broad and fulfilling career paths on offer in the logistics industry, and paving the way for people of diverse ages, gender and culture to build a successful future in logistics.
Mark currently sits on a number of boards, including the Linfox Logistics ANZ Board, Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds (HHTS) Foundation Board. He was recently welcomed to the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) College of Business & Law Advisory Board.
As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Michael is responsible for the finance and commercial function across Australia and New Zealand. Michael has more than 20 years' experience in senior management and finance roles in the logistics, office supplies and pharmaceutical sectors.
As CEO Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand, Mark is based in Melbourne and responsible for leading the largest privately-owned logistics company in Asia Pacific to achieve its vision to be Australia and New Zealand's most trusted logistics partner.
Job Titles:
- As President BevChain, Misha Leads Linfox 's Specialist Beverage Logistics Business in Australia and New Zealand.
Job Titles:
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Information Officer for Linfox Logistics Australia
As Chief Information Officer for Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand, Nick is responsible for delivering modern, secure information technology for Linfox and its customers.
Nick is responsible for technology and solution design services that support the Linfox business strategy and deliver excellent customer service and strong growth.
He has more than 25 years' experience in the technology industry, with a strong track record of delivering transformation and operational excellence across the business.
In 2017 Nick was appointed Linfox Logistics Chief Technology Officer, during which time he managed several teams within the Analytics Design Information Technology (ADIT) team.
Previous to Linfox, he worked at Coles for more than 20 years in senior IT leadership positions.
Nick has a Bachelor of Business (Information Technology) from Victoria University.
He is also a volunteer member of the Melbourne Vinnies Soup Van Program providing food and a social connection to the homeless and disadvantaged.
Peter Fox AM is the Executive Chairman of Linfox Pty Ltd, Linfox Australia Pty Ltd, Linfox International Group Pty Ltd and Linfox Armaguard Pty Ltd. He held a wide range of roles across the Linfox business in operational and management positions before his appointment as Executive Chairman in 1993.
As one of Australia's leading business figures, Peter Yates AM FTSE FAICD brings a wealth of experience to the Linfox Australia Pty Ltd Board. Peter is Deputy Chairman of The Myer Family Investments Pty Ltd and a Director of AIA Australia Limited.
Job Titles:
- President
- in 2014 As the Founding General Manager
- President Government and Defence / As President Government
and Defence, Richard is responsible for the development and management of logistics services throughout Australia to meet the demands of the of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), federal and state governments.
Richard joined Linfox in 2014 as the founding General Manager for the recently awarded contract between the Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Defence and Linfox.
In this role he was responsible for overseeing the establishment of all warehousing and distribution services throughout Australia.
Having held various senior commercial and operational roles across the industry in a career that spans more than 30 years, Richard is ideally positioned to understand our customers' demands and requirements.
A Linfox CEO Award recipient in 2018, Richard has completed the Advanced Management Program at INSEAD.
As President Government and Defence, Richard is responsible for the development and management of logistics services throughout Australia to meet the demands of the of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), federal and state governments.
As Country Manager, Sagar is responsible for Linfox Logistics' business operations in India. Sagar brings 15 years' experience and significant expertise in finance and commercial logistics.
As Country Manager, Saj is responsible for Linfox Logistics' business operations in Thailand. Saj brings with him over 20 years' experience and significant expertise in FMCG and commercial logistics.
Job Titles:
- As Director of Legal and External Affairs, James Oversees All Legal, Regulatory, External and Government Affairs Matters across Asia.
- Director of Legal & External Affairs
- Executive Leadership Team
- in 2014 As Director of Legal and External Affairs
- Regional Human Resources Director
- Solicitor of England & Wales
James Evans joined Linfox in 2014 as Director of Legal and External Affairs, reporting directly to the Linfox International Group Chief Executive Officer.
James has worked in Asia since 2004 and has significant experience in handling a wide range of legal matters and jurisdictions.
James is a qualified Solicitor of England & Wales and holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Leeds and a Post Graduate qualification in Legal Practice from York College of Law.
As Regional Human Resources Director, Shivika leads the Human Resources function across Linfox International Group. Shivika has over 15 years of leadership experience across Asia-Pacific in diverse industries. Her experience and expertise are in transforming and changing HR functions, building business focused HR strategies and delivering effective operational HR processes.
Former Australian Trade Minister Simon Crean brings great expertise and knowledge to the Linfox International Group Board. Simon has had a distinguished career in Australian Government since 1990 serving as Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party and holding a range of key ministerial portfolios including, appropriately, Minister for Trade, Minister for Employment, Education and Training, Minister for Science and Technology and Minister for Primary Industries and Energy.
Job Titles:
- President
- President Retail
As President Retail, Simon is responsible for Linfox's Retail operations across Australia, managing supply chain solutions for leading grocery and department store retailers across the nation.
Job Titles:
- Chief Supply Chain Officer
As Chief Supply Chain Officer, Tony is responsible for leading regional business development, marketing, warehouse and transport solutions, project management, regional continuous improvement and account management functions.