Dugald’s twenty year corporate experience in senior financial and CEO roles, both in Australia and overseas, led to his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s leading foodservice business with annual revenues in excess of $560m and employing some 9000 people in Australia and New Zealand.

During his time as CEO, the business doubled in size and was judged to be in the “Top Ten Best Employers in Australia”, won the “Prime Minister’s Employer of the Year” award and was constantly a finalist in the “Prime Ministers Corporate leaders for Indigenous Employment Awards”.

Whilst based in Europe, as CFO within the worlds leading foodservice operator, Dugald played a leading role in establishing multi -million dollar businesses in overseas markets such as Germany, Cyprus, Falkland Islands, Bosnia, Croatia, and the Republic of Ireland.

Now back in Australia, Dugald’s support for disadvantaged sections of society and his personal commitment to specifically contribute to improving life for Indigenous Australians is recognised by his membership of the NSW Premier’s Aboriginal Business Roundtable.

Sailing and golf are Dugald’s main sporting pursuits. He is married with 2 young girls and places time with his family as easily his highest priority, and most enjoyable activity, in his social life.

Dugald is a Fellow of the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants.

If you would like to contact Dugald, you can e-mail him at: dug.russell@messagestick.com.au