Glenn Wallace

Managing Director

Glenn Wallace is the Managing Director of Norfolk and was appointed to the role in 2004, following his role in the successful acquisition of the businesses now forming Norfolk. With more than 15 years’ experience in management roles both in New Zealand and Australia, Glenn works with other members of management to develop the strategy and business development tactics for Norfolk. Prior to joining Norfolk, Glenn held a number of senior roles including Managing Director of Tyco, having held various roles within Tyco since joining the company as National Sales Manager in 1987, and Managing Director of the Tiri Group from 2003.

Glenn has a diploma in Leadership Management from the Macquarie Business School, and completed the Advanced Management Program at the University of Hawaii in 1996. He is a NSW Council member in the Australian Industry Group and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Anthony O’Shannessy

Chief Financial Officer

Anthony O’Shannessy was appointed Financial Director of Norfolk in January 2005 and subsequently Chief Financial Officer. He is responsible for the control and administration of the financial activities of the Company.

Prior to working with Norfolk, Anthony was the Divisional Finance Manager for the electrical and mechanical division of Tyco. He commenced his career at a chartered accounting firm specialising in tax. He later joined ABB, a global engineering organisation, and held roles in financial control management in Australia and Europe.

Anthony holds a Bachelor of Business Studies (Accounting) from Bendigo CAE, is a Fellow of CPA Australia and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

David Lee

Chief Executive, Electrical & Communications

David Lee was appointed General Manager of O’Donnell Griffin in 2005 and was subsequently promoted to Chief Executive of the Electrical & Communications division.

Prior to joining Norfolk, David held senior positions at prominent construction services organisations in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, including United KG, Stork Australia and Stork ICM, Transfield Construction and Baulderstone Hornibrook Engineering.

David holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Sydney and has undertaken postgraduate studies in Construction Management at the University of New South Wales and Contract Law at Adelaide University.

David Rafter

Chief Executive, Mechanical

David Rafter was appointed General Manager of Haden in 2005 and was subsequently promoted to Chief Executive of the Mechanical division.

Prior to this, David was the National Manager of the Service Division for Tyco Australia’s Electrical and Mechanical Business Unit and also held senior positions at Resolve FM and Telstra Corporation’s Property Services business.

David holds a Master of Business Administration from Charles Sturt University, a Masters of Building Services Design Science from the University of Sydney and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Richard Smith

General Manager, Resolve FM

Richard Smith was appointed to the role of General Manager at Resolve FM in July 2007. Previously, Richard was Group General Manager – Services for Barclay Mowlem, where he established both the Facility Management and Maintenance Operations. Richard has also held positions as General Manager of Strategic Planning and Development for both Barclay Mowlem and Transfield. He has had a long period of involvement in PPP and BOOT deals and has managed such investments for Transfield. Prior to these, Richard spent 14 years with CSR Limited in a variety of divisions and roles.

James Fletcher

General Manager, Norfolk Building Products

James Fletcher was appointed Norfolk Project Manager in August 2006, Strategic Development and New Ventures in May 2007 and more recently General Manager of Norfolk Building Products. In this role he is responsible for the ongoing growth and development of five businesses within Norfolk focused on manufacturing and distribution.

Prior to joining Norfolk, James held various roles with Fletcher Aluminium (part of Fletcher Building), his last role as International Markets Manager. Prior to this he was a commercial litigation barrister and solicitor at New Zealand law firm Bell Gully.

James holds a Bachelor of Arts from Victoria University Wellington, and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from Auckland University. James was admitted to the Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand in 1995.

Paul Jeffares

General Counsel and Company Secretary

Paul Jeffares was recruited for the role of Norfolk’s General Counsel and Company Secretary in September 2007. He is responsible for advising the Board and Norfolk senior management and for legal management and policy across the Group as well as acting as Company Secretary.

Paul has an extensive background as general counsel, as company secretary and as partner in law firms, including roles with the Australian Gas Light Company, Duke Energy International, Ebsworth and Ebsworth, National Australia Bank, Gadens and Amro Australia Limited.

Paul has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) from the University of Sydney, a Bachelor of Law from the University of New South Wales and an Executive Master of Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management. Paul is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Jane Waddel

Group Marketing Communications Director

Jane Waddel was appointed Norfolk’s Group Marketing Communications Director in August 2006. In this role she is responsible for the development and execution of marketing and communications strategies for Norfolk. Jane works with each of the Norfolk divisions to enhance the Company brand positions in their chosen markets.

Previously, Jane was the Marketing Manager for Philips Consumer Electronics and was also responsible for corporate communications for Philips NZ.

Jane holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Diploma for Graduates in Marketing and Accounting from Otago University.

David Gregson

Chief Information Officer

David Gregson was appointed Chief Information Officer in 2004. He is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of information and communications technology of Norfolk. He proactively manages the effective application of technology to meet business objectives and to ensure appropriate competencies exist within Norfolk.

Previously, David held positions at Wormald, AMP Property, Resolve FM and the Corporate division of Tyco.

David has a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) from the University of Technology Sydney.

Darren Robinson

Group Human Resource Director

Darren Robinson was recruited for the role of Group Human Resources Director in June 2007. He is responsible for driving the HR capabilities within Norfolk and providing excellence in company culture, training and development of our people and enhancing the employment brand of the Norfolk Group companies.

Darren has an extensive background in HR, where his career has spanned a number of sectors in roles from HR Management, OHS&E, Training and Development, Industrial Relations and Change Management. He has held HR management positions with key industry companies Energy Australia, Amatek (Fletcher Building Group), Caltex Australia and BHP Minerals.

Darren holds a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University and a Master of Education (Information Technology) from Wollongong University.