Board and Executives

John Klepec was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 19 November 2020, and as Chair of the Board from 26 February 2021.

John possesses considerable expertise in commercial management, business development and finance across a wide range of industry groups including construction, building products, construction materials, resources, agriculture, logistics, health care and media.

John has considerable public company experience, including most recently, Executive Chairman of Wellard Limited and previously as a non-executive director and alternate director of Ten Network Holdings Limited.

John has held the following directorships of listed companies in the three years immediately before the end of the financial year: Executive Chairman of Wellard Limited (appointed November 2016).

John was previously the Chief Development Officer for Hancock Prospecting, and prior to that, held senior management positions with major Australian publicly listed companies BHP Billiton Limited, Mayne Group Limited and with the BGC Group.

John holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Western Australia and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Jeff Dowling was appointed as Non-Executive Director on 1 July 2017, and thereafter as Chair of the Audit Committee.

Jeff is a highly experienced corporate leader with over 40 years’ experience in professional services with Ernst & Young. Jeff held numerous leadership roles within Ernst & Young which focused on mining, oil and gas and other industries. Jeff’s expertise is centred around audit, risk and financial acumen derived from acting as lead partner on numerous large public company audits, capital raisings and corporate transactions. As a Non-Executive Director of a number of ASX listed companies Jeff has been involved with various corporate acquisitions and takeovers, debt restructures and equity raisings.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, and a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia.

Adrienne Parker was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 23 August 2017, and thereafter as Chair of the Sustainability Committee (formerly the Nominations & Diversity Committee).

Adrienne is an experienced Non-Executive Director and lawyer.  As a partner in national and international law firms, she specialised in commercial and construction law in the infrastructure and resources sectors for over 25 years, advising parties on the procurement and delivery of infrastructure projects across Australia and managing large scale complex disputes in many jurisdictions involving mining projects, processing plants, oil and gas facilities, and major commercial building and infrastructure projects. Adrienne has extensive expertise in business planning and strategy, risk management, leadership and change management, corporate governance and sustainability.

Adrienne holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Australia. She is the immediate past Chair of the Joint Law Council of Australia and Law Society of Western Australia’s Construction and Infrastructure Law Committee and a past President of the WA Chapter of The National Association of Women in Construction. She is also a member of the Society of Construction Law Australia and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Mark Southey was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 10 October 2018, and thereafter as Chair of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee (formerly the Remuneration Committee).

Mark is an experienced senior executive with extensive global experience in industrial technology and services and project development in the natural resources sectors. Mark has previously held senior executive positions with Honeywell and ABB in Australia and internationally, and was a member of the global executive leadership team within WorleyParsons where he held the position of Group Managing Director for the Minerals, Metals and Chemicals Sector.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Engineering with Business Studies, has an MBA from the University of Sydney Business School, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a member of Engineers Australia.

Martin Monro was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 1 June 2020, and thereafter as Chair of Risk Committee.

Martin was formerly the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Watpac Limited from August 2012 until his retirement in an executive capacity in June 2019. Martin has more than 30 years’ experience in the Australian and international construction sectors, with a proven track record in prudent financial management, safety leadership and successful expansion into new markets. Martin remained a Non-Executive Director of Watpac Limited until June 2024.

Martin is the Chair of Big River Industries (ASX:BRI), and a Non-Executive Director of Service Stream Limited (ASX:SSM) where he also Chairs the Remuneration and Nominations Committee. Martin is a Specialist Workplace Relations Advisor to the Board of the Australian Constructors Association, is the Chair of the Advisory Board for Riverlee and was recently appointed to the Advisory Board of Hanlon Industries.

Previous Non-Executive roles include National Vice President for the Australian Industry Group, a member of the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds Unincorporated Joint Venture Board, and the Chair of the Moits Advisory Board.

Martin has formal qualifications in Psychology and Human Resources Management, is a graduate of the Accelerated Development Program at the London Business School, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Building.

Bruce Nicholson is a highly accomplished senior executive with a proven track record of delivering results in complex, change-oriented environments across Australia, New Zealand, North America, and Europe. With deep expertise in building and construction materials, heavy manufacturing, logistics, and large-scale operations, Bruce brings strategic vision, operational excellence, and visible leadership to every role.

Currently CEO and Managing Director at Fleetwood, Bruce has held senior leadership roles across a diverse range of businesses and industries. Notably, he served as Managing Director of Waco Kwikform Group, where he led Australia and New Zealand’s leading scaffolding and falsework provider. He also spearheaded the successful turnaround of ROCLA, a complex concrete products business within the Fletcher Building Group.

Earlier in his career, Bruce held senior roles at CSR Readymix Group, progressing to Executive General Manager of Holcim’s Aggregates operations across Australia and New Zealand. His leadership has been instrumental in driving performance improvement, turnaround, operational excellence and integration initiatives, as well as leading large, high-impact projects.

An experienced non-executive board member and management committee representative, Bruce is known for building high-performing teams, fostering innovation, and delivering customer-focused solutions that drive sustainable performance.

Having studied Executive programs at Stanford University, INSEAD and IMD, he holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Technology, Sydney, an MBA from James Cook University and is also a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Cate brings over 25 years of financial control and commercial finance to her role at Fleetwood.

As an experienced finance leader, Cate has led teams across a range of industries, including Inghams, Brambles, Mantra, and Star City. Cate’s expertise spans finance, strategy, business transformation, outsourcing, M&A, investor relations, media, and corporate affairs.

Cate is an advocate for inclusion and building high-performance teams that drive results. She is dedicated to nurturing collaborative environments and relationships where both individuals and organisations thrive.

Cate is a fellow of CPA Australia and holds a Master of Commerce from the UNSW and a Bachelor of Commerce , from the University of Wollongong

Samantha Thomas was appointed as General Counsel & Company Secretary on 19th August 2024.

With more than 20 years’ experience in the legal profession, Samantha brings extensive experience specialising in property, construction, mergers and acquisitions, governance and general corporate advice.

Samantha joins from Stockland where she held senior positions as an enterprise leader advising on a number of landmark transactions and developments across Australia. She has also previously held positions at David Jones, the Barangaroo Delivery Authority and in legal private practice.

Samantha holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science from Macquarie University and is a member of the Institute of Company Directors.

Giles was appointed as Fleetwood Australia’s Executive General Manager WA, in August 2022.

With a history in the company, Giles has previously held positions at Fleetwood between 2007 and 2017 that include Executive General Manager Manufactured Accommodation West, General Manager WA and Project Services Manager.

Bringing extensive experience, Giles has held executive positions in private and listed mining services and supply chain and logistics businesses and has had significant experience in project management across construction and industrial services. He has successfully led businesses through turnarounds, accelerated growth, acquisition and economic downturn. He has an unwavering commitment to safety and is passionate about leadership, culture and continuous improvement.

Giles holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia.

Andrew Arapakis was appointed as Executive General Manager, Recreational Vehicle Solutions in March 2023.

Before joining Fleetwood, Andrew held a variety of senior leadership positions in automotive, manufacturing, industrial and waste management industries, gaining extensive experience delivering strategy and developing culture to positively impact organisational performance.

Andrew’s career over the past 25 years includes senior sales leadership positions at Cleanaway, a CEO role at Krueger Transport and a GM, Sales and Marketing position at Denso International. He also completed thirteen years at Delphi Australia, progressing from Sales and Engineering Manager to Managing Director and a further eight years in production and technical sales management roles at Robert Bosch Australia.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Swinburne Institute of Technology.

Marnie Devereux was appointed as Executive General Manager, Community Solutions, in October 2024.

Marnie is an experienced business leader with 30 years of experience spanning construction, property development, infrastructure, investment, and delivery.

Marnie spent 28 years with Lendlease, including five years in the UK, where she expanded her construction experience by developing a deep knowledge of property and project delivery. In recent years, back in Australia, Marnie has led development teams in both retail and urban renewal. She also has a strong track record of establishing and managing governance and risk processes in an operating business.

Marnie has a passion for continual learning, business improvement, and team success and enjoys the challenges posed by ongoing change and evolution within the property industry.

Marnie holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management from the Queensland University of Technology and an MBA from the Australian Graduate School of Management.

Jane Brisbane was appointed as Executive General Manager, Strategy in May 2025.

Jane is a dynamic and accomplished leader with over 25 years in the industrial sector, renowned for her innovative approach to organisational strategy and her ability to drive transformational change.

Over her extensive career, Jane has held pivotal roles in several leading organisations, including Ausco Modular, Cement Australia, Cleanaway Waste Management, and BOC Limited.

Jane’s career is marked by her exceptional commercial acumen and her talent for leading diverse teams delivering growth and operational excellence. She has managed large-scale capital and change projects generating value creation through data-driven insights. She is recognised for her collaborative leadership style, her ability to nurture talent, and her unwavering commitment to achieving organisational success.

In addition, Jane is committed to continuous professional development. She is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed advanced leadership programs at Oxford University and the Gordon Institute of Business Science.

Jane holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Environmental Engineering from the University of Queensland and combines her technical expertise with exceptional leadership skills to deliver outstanding results across diverse business environments.