John Thomas Email & Phone Number

Queensland, Australia

Aged care and community services provider in 60 locations with 4,000 employees throughout Queensland.I was the Chair of the board of directors from April 2019 to December 2023. Until this appointment, I was the Chair the Audit & Finance Committee and am a Member of the Remuneration Committee.I collaborated with other directors to improve relationships between the company and its shareholder, and to restore trust and staff morale through a period of significant cultural change.I contributed to the strategy development process that led to the organisation’s substantial growth involving major investments in new facilities and facility upgrades, and innovation in service delivery methods.As a member of the Remuneration Committee, I play a role in the management of the employment contract and remuneration package of the Chief Executive and his leadership team.NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR St Vincent’s & Holy Spirit Health2006 – 2010Operated three private hospitals and several aged care centres in Queensland.I was also a member of the Audit & Risk CommitteeAs a member of the first board appointed when the organisation’s Queensland operations were incorporated, I played a role in the development of board processes and the establishment of corporate governance practices.Through a process of strategic planning, the Board made major investments in expanding the hospitals and the introduction of pioneering technology to surgical theatres.As a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, I participated in the management of the annual audit process, the internal audit function, review of financial reports to the board, and the introduction of risk management processes for the aged care centres to ensure compliance with legislative changes.

Png, Fiji

NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTORToyota Tsusho PNG & Toyota Tsusho South Sea2006 – PresentToyota Tsusho PNG is a public company in Papua New Guinea trading as Ela Motors, 70% owned by Toyota Tsusho South Pacific Holdings. Toyota Tsusho South Sea is a listed company in Fiji trading as Asco Motors, 80% owned by Toyota Tsusho.I was also the Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee from 2015 – 2016.NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORI collaborate with other directors to provide strategic direction to the company, take leadership in discussions on financial matters at board meetings and assist the Chair ensure that all directors understand their duties and obligations under corporations law and the company’s constitution.CHAIR OF THE FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEEI established the Committee, which included developing the Committee’s charter, selecting members and developing the reporting and communication channels between the committee, the board and management.Assisted the Non-Executive Directors representing minority shareholders to become more involved in decision making, and improved communications between them and the rest of the board. CHAIRMANNationwide Rent A Car2014 – PresentTrading as Avis in Papua New Guinea, the company is 47% owned by Toyota Tsusho South Pacific.I have been a Non-Executive Director since 2012.I secured the Board’s support to introduce measures to improve board performance and engagement, improved corporate governance processes and enhanced the relationship between the Chief Executive and the Board. I established an effective Chairman-CEO relationship, and a process to provide strategic direction to maintain the company’s profitability through a difficult economic climate.

Brisbane, Australia

VARIOUS SENIOR EXECUTIVE & SENIOR FINANCE ROLESToyota Tsusho South Pacific Holdings is a Toyota Group company which owns and operates 26 dealerships in seven countries with a corporate office in Brisbane.My roles have included:Executive Director: since 2015Group Finance Director: 2006 – 2015Group Financial Controller & Company Secretary: 2000 – 2006Chief Accountant: 1994 – 2000Financial Controller & Company Secretary (PNG): 1991 – 1993My contributions have included:FINANCIAL LEADERSHIPI developed and led a world class finance team to support a company that grew in business volume and complexity over two decades.CORPORATE GOVERNANCEAs Chair of the Finance and Audit committee of two of the largest companies in the group in 2015 and 2016, I ensured best practice risk management and corporate governance. I developed and implemented guidelines for each company in the group to improve and formalise management decision making processes.SHAREHOLDER RELATIONSI have maintained very good relationships with the single shareholder of the parent company and with significant minority shareholders in subsidiary companies.CORPORATE PLANNINGIn collaboration with senior management, I developed and managed the implementation of an ambitious five-year strategic plan during a business downturn which enabled the company to exceed targets.BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTI have played key roles in acquisitions, development of new internally developed businesses, major construction projects and capacity/efficiency improvement projects. CHANGE MANAGEMENTI played pivotal leadership roles in significant company re-structures. TREASURY PROCESSESI developed, implemented and managed treasury systems and processes to more effectively manage cash flow, foreign exchange and related risks. I also transformed the liquidity situation from a net debt position a decade ago to a substantial cash surplus position. This has been achieved in each of the group companies.

Education record

Cpa

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Maicd

Fcma

Fellow

Gce A/L