Hellaby Holdings appoints John Williamson as CEO

16 Jul '07

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Hellaby Holdings Limited announces that it has appointed John Williamson as Chief Executive and Managing Director, to succeed David Houldsworth. Mr Williamson will take up his responsibilities on 2 July.

Hellaby Chairman Bill Falconer said Mr Williamson, 43, has two decades of senior management experience in consumer products, industrial manufacturing, distribution and retail. Prior to the establishment of his own investment company, he held general management positions at Bendon and Fletcher Building where he was General Manager of the Humes Group. He has demonstrated both strong strategic and operational leadership, and astuteness in acquiring and adding value to businesses.

Mr Williamson was appointed to the Hellaby Board in May 2005 and has been a key driver in the development of operational strategies for the growth of the company's subsidiaries and affiliates.

Mr Williamson has a Master of Laws degree, and is married with 2 children. He has recently been focused on his investment company, and has also been engaged as an advisor on business turnarounds. Together with family interests he has acquired a 2.3% shareholding in Hellaby.

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