Jane Mckellar Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney

McPherson’s is a dynamic consumer products business, marketing and distributing a wide range of health and beauty products, household consumables and household durables throughout Asia Pacific, the UK/Europe and North America. Our expertise lies in managing the supply and marketing of complex and comprehensive ranges of products that consumers need and use in their everyday lives.Jane is Chairman of the Remuneration / Nomination Committee.

Sydney, Australia

Automotive Holdings Group Limited (ASX: AHG) was a diversified automotive retailing and logistics group with operations in every Australian mainland state and in New Zealand.In 2019, it was acquired by AP Eagers.

Originally on the Board of Terry White and then through the merger with Chemmart to create Terry White Chemmart

Sydney, Australia

Shark Shield is the world’s only scientifically proven and independently tested electronic shark deterrent, designed to reduce the risk of a shark attack. Shark Shield is used by scuba divers, spearfishes, free-diving, ocean kayak fishermen and surfers around the world. The Shark Shield range of electronic shark deterrents are the result of over twenty years of scientific research by some of the world’s leading experts in sharks including the KwaZulu-Natal Shark Board in South Africa, which has resulted in an extensive portfolio of patents protecting the company product range and markets. A significant increase in global shark attacks is driving awareness of the Shark Shield technology and brand, for both personal use and as an alternative to shark culling.

Sydney, Australia

Helloworld Ltd. Is a leading, integrated travel company based in Australia, leading businesses in corporate, retail and wholesale travel markets in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, UK and Asia. It is listed on the ASX (HLO) and has a TTV (total transactional value) of $4.9 Billion (AUD)Jane was the first woman appointed as a non-executive director to the Board, adding expertise in consumer, digital, brand and international to the business. She sat on the Remuneration / Nomination Committee. With the subsequent merger with the AOT Group, Jane stepped off the board.

Seattle, Wa. Usa

Pacific Bioscience invented the Sonicare toothbrush, which was sold to the Phillips Group in the early 2000’s. Subsequent to selling to Philips, they created a device called Clarisonic (www.clarisonic.com).Jane was nominated by the early stage Private Equity investor (www.rosewoodcap.com) as their Board appointee. Jane joined the Board just as there was a voluntary product recall and was heavily involved in the interface, reporting and governance associated with it. Initially the business t/o was $15M USD. However, the business grew dramatically over the subsequent years. Due to personal circumstances, Jane relinquished her Board role in 2008, but continued to consult on overseas expansion, marketing and digital.Shortly thereafter, Clarisonic was acquired by the l’Oreal Group (2011) http://www.clarisonic.com/about_us/press_releases/press/claire_release_12_15_11.php

Greater Los Angeles Area

Led the buying team in late 2005 to purchase the heavily loss-making Stila brand from the Estee Lauder Group of Companies in New York. The first year was spent extracting the business from Estee Lauder and reinvigorating its growth and profitability. The business operated in 14 countries around the world and significantly grew across all major countries. Brought the business to break-even within the first year.

Initiated a dramatic turn-around of the business. Core business grew by 80%; 3 fragrances positioned in the Top 10 in Australia. Won Launch of the Year from AdNews and awarded Director of the Year by JML / Macquarie Bank.

Founding CEO for Asia Pacific. Took the Australian operation from scratch to launch in 4 months after which it quickly became cash-flow positive.

Sales & Marketing Director MSN.Subsequently founding Director of Ninemsn Australia, the JV between Microsoft and PBL. Ninemsn became the leading web presence in Australia within 4 months of launch.

Various senior roles in international marketing and business development. Based at various times in London, the US, Geneva and Australia, with extensive experience in particular in Asia. Categories of business included toiletries (Ponds), prestige cosmetics (Elizabeth Arden), beverages (Lipton), Aquaculture.