BOARD MEMBER PROFILES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(from left to right)

MURRAY DOYLE

WAYNE PETERS GARY

GWYNNE MICHAEL

HILL WAYNE BUTLER

MIKE PARSELL

CHRISTINE HILL



BOARD MEMBER PROFILES

MICHAEL HILL

The founder of Michael Hill Jeweller Limited in 1979. He is Chairman of the Board. He has more than 41 years of experience in the jewellery industry,including 10 years of management experience before establishing his own business. Aged 62 years,he was appointed to the Board in 1987. Member of Remuneration and Nominations sub-committees.

MIKE PARSELL

Chief Executive Officer of the Group,Mike spearheaded the Companys move into Australia in 1987. Aged 42,he has had extensive experience in the jewellery industry since 1976. Mike joined the Company in 1981 and was appointed to the Board in 1989,made joint Managing Director in 1995 and CEO in 2000.

GARY GWYNNE - Non Executive Director

Gary has an extensive background in marketing,retailing and property development. He is currently a founder shareholder and Director of Prime Retail Properties,the owners of Dress-Smart Factory Outlet Shopping Centres. Aged 55,he was appointed to the Board in February 1998. Member of the Remuneration and Nominations sub-committees.

WAYNE PETERS - Non Executive Director

Wayne,who is 41 and based in Australia,has 24 years of experience in retailing and investment management. He is currently CEO of Peters MacGregor Funds Management Ltd and a non-executive Director of Freedom Group Ltd. Member of the Audit,Remuneration and Nominations sub-committees,Wayne joined the Board in February 1999.

MURRAY DOYLE - Non Executive Director

Murray is a Director and substantial shareholder in listed investment company Southern Capital Limited and Wellington department store Kirkcaldie and Stains Limited. He is also Chairman of the biotechnology company Blis Technology Limited. His previous experience was in the finance industry until 1998,when his stockbroking firm was purchased by Bankers Trust now Deutsche Bank. Aged 42, he is a member of the remuneration sub-committee and Chairman of the Audit sub-committee.

CHRISTINE HILL - Non Executive Director

Christine has been associated with the Company since its formation in 1979 and has been closely involved with the artistic direction of the Groups store design and interior layouts over the years. Aged 61,Christine is a member of the Remuneration sub-committee.

COMPANY SECRETARY - WAYNE BUTLER

He has a financial background and has worked for the Company for 15 years. Aged 54 years,he has been Secretary of the Board since 1987. Group Financial Controller.

 
 

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