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Mike Guerin
Managing Director
Elders Rural Services
Robert Setter
Director – General
QLD Department of Primary
Industries and Fisheries
Gerald Leach
Chair Climate Change
Working Group
National Farmers Federation
Justin Smirk
Senior Agribusiness Economist
Westpac Banking Corporation
Allister Watson
General Manager, Meat
Coles
 Lawrence Arthur
Commissioner
National Water Commission
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 Mr John Durkan,
Merchandise Director Coles John Durkan joined Coles in early July 2008 as Merchandise Director. He brings with him a wealth of retail experience, having worked for 17 years with UK retailer Safeway Stores, a 500-store network including convenience and supermarkets.
In his last three years as Trading Director, he was responsible for devising and executing strategies around format, range, house brand development and pricing and promotions.
John’s most recent role was as Chief Operating Officer with UK’s largest mobile phone retailer, Carphone Warehouse. The business, which spans ten European countries from Sweden to Spain, presents a different retail experience for John. It has a smaller range, smaller supplier base, extremely high growth and a fast paced, entrepreneurial culture.
“The culture was one of the defining attributes of Carphone Warehouse and I’m keen to see how we can bring some of the fast paced innovation and entrepreneurial style to Coles,” said John.
John joins Ian McLeod’s senior leadership team with responsibility for range, quality, pricing, promotion and presentation strategies. He will work closely with suppliers in the development of a better offer for our customers.
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