Chris Brougham Email & Phone Number

Chris Brougham, BA (Acc), FAICD: Has worked in the passenger transport industry for over 45 years. Chris is the Executive Chairman and major shareholder of the Des’s Group of Companies.Under his leadership Des’s has grown to a fleet of more than two hundred & seventy five buses, taxis and hire cars in Adelaide, Whyalla and regional South Australia in 2021.Managing people, coaching, training and mentoring and general problem solving are all a part of his daily role. His key responsibilities include amongst others all things accounting and finance plus vehicle replacement planning. He is also a trained Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator (RRTWC).The highlight of starting Whyalla Airlines Pty Ltd in 1989 with his brother Kym turned into the daunting task of dismantling it post the very public tragedy that was the fateful flight 904 of 31st May 2000. He is a fully qualified accountant, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Chairman of Country Taxis SA Inc. He is also a committee member of Taxi Council SA Inc, a member of Family Business Australia and a member of the Port Adelaide Football Club’s Chairman Club.Chris is married to Rosey Batt and now boasts three sons, two step daughters and six grandchildren.

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