Advisory Board

ADVISORY BOARD MICHAEL HAWKINS Michael is a company director of diverse commercial experience. In addition to being the Executive Chairman of the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA), his roles include Executive Director of the National Association of Cinema Operators – Australasia, Chair of the Australian International Movie Convention and Director of the Intellectual Property Awareness Foundation Ltd. He is also the Deputy Chair of Screen Queensland and a director of Qi Power Limited. Michael serves on the Foundations of the Queensland State Library and the UQ Diamantina Research Institute. He was formerly CEO of Australian Multiplex Cinemas Ltd, serving for many years as an Executive Councillor of the Australian Entertainment Industry Association. He is a lawyer by training and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. JOHN WOODHOUSE John has more than 30 years’ accounting experience working with a multitude of businesses across a wide variety of industries. John is a Partner of HLB Mann Judd Brisbane, part of the HLB International network. John works with blue chip clients and well-established families to provide his in-depth experience. John’s industry expertise is across Retail, Professional Services and family businesses. John is a Director of Premium Wealth Management. He is also a Registered Company Auditor, Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Member of the Financial Planning Association of Australia, and Member of CPA Australia. DARREN LOCKYER Darren is the former captain of the Brisbane Broncos, Queensland and Australian Kangaroos, and the highest scoring player for the Broncos with 1191 points from 355 appearances. He played 36 State of Origins and 59 Tests for Australia. Darren’s leadership throughout his career has him regarded by many as the world’s best rugby league player. Since retirement Darren has used his leadership skills to establish his business career. Darren is a commentator for Channel Nine and contributor to The Courier-Mail. He is an Ambassador for Origin Energy and holds a number of positions in the private sector. These include positions in the mining services sector, the aviation sector, and investment sector. ADVISORY BOARD COLIN McKENZIE Colin is head of Shaw Stockbroking in Queensland, and has been in the finance and investment sector since the late 1980s. His background includes investment management, investment banking and corporate advice. His long term focus has been on providing specialist advice to affluent Australians, charities and small and medium sized corporates. He is a former partner of Goldman Sachs JBWere and former Divisional Director at Macquarie Bank, running the Queensland operations of both firms. Colin has qualifications in economics and capital markets and is heavily involved in a range of charities and private family foundations. JOHN MACTAGGART John is an experienced investor and director. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of Technology One Limited, listed on the ASX and Chairman of the Brisbane Angels Group. John has extensive experience across many industries, including export of animal products, food processing, industrial fasteners, manufacturing of building equipment and computer hardware and software. He is also a director of a number of unlisted companies. John has been a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors since 1991. HLB Chessboard Pty Ltd Level 15, 66 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000 P: +61 7 3001 8800 | F: +61 7 3221 0812 HLB Chessboard Pty Ltd ABN 41 164 223 394 E: [email protected] Australian Financial Services Licence Number 474103 .

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