Alf Ianniello

Managing Director and CEO
Wharton GCP, GradCertMgmt, BEng(Electronics)

Alf joined Codan as the Managing Director and CEO in January 2022, bringing with him extensive international experience in the packaging, defence and automotive industries.

Prior to this appointment, Alf was CEO of the Adelaide-based Detmold Group for 14 years and has held board positions with SME’s, Tertiary Institutions and Local Government.

Alf attended the Wharton Business School Global CEO Program at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Management and Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic Engineering) from the University of South Australia.

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Michael Barton

CFO and Company Secretary
BA (Acc), FCA

Michael joined Codan in May 2004 as Group Finance Manager after a 14-year career with KPMG in their assurance division. He was appointed Company Secretary in May 2008 and in September 2009, Michael was promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary. Michael leads a team responsible for managing Codan’s financial operations as well as legal and commercial matters, investor relations, information technology and business systems.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy from the University of South Australia and was recently made a fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

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Marjolijn Woods

Chief Human Resource Officer
BASc, GradDipHRM

Marjolijn joined Codan in 2018 and was appointed to the role of Chief Human Resource Officer in January 2023.

Prior to this appointment, Marjolijn was the Global Human Resources Director for Codan | Domo Tactical Communications and has extensive experience with people and culture.

She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Deakin University and a Graduate Diploma Human Resource Management from the University of South Australia.

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Ben Harvey

Executive General Manager, Minelab
BA, MBA, AMP

Ben joined Codan in 2017 as the Minelab Vice-President, General Manager for the Americas and Europe, driving significant and sustained growth across several channels.

Ben brings a wealth of commercial acumen to Codan as evidenced by his more than thirty years of experience spanning Fortune 500 leaders such as Newell Brands and Masco Corporation, as well as private equity and entrepreneurial organizations.  During his career, Ben has held various roles of increasing responsibility across business development, marketing and general management disciplines with a particular focus on the retail consumer space.  Ben is a globally minded, highly impactful executive with a proven track record for generating breakthrough results via strategic development and implementation across diverse geographies and verticals.

Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business from Adrian College as well as a Masters of Business Administration from Wayne State University.  In addition, Ben completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School in 2022.

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Paul Sangster

Executive General Manager, Tactical Communications
BS, Chicago Booth AMP

Paul Sangster is the Executive General Manager of the Tactical Communications segment for Codan and has over 25 years of industry experience.

He is responsible for business strategy, financial performance and operational execution covering a broad portfolio of products and services. Prior to leading the Tactical Communications segment, he led the global business development efforts for the Communications Division. Paul joined Codan in 2013.

Prior to Codan, Paul spent 12 years at Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, based in Washington DC.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies from University of Maryland, Global Campus. He also completed the Executive Development Program and the Advanced Management Program at University of Chicago’s Booth Business School.

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Scott French

Executive General Manager, Zetron
BSc

Scott was appointed to the role of Executive General Manager, Codan Critical Communications in February 2019.

With the acquisition of Zetron in May 2021, Scott is now leading Zetron, headquartered in the USA with operations in Canada, Australia and the UK. Scott came to Codan highly recommended for his lateral thinking, strategic approach to business and for his strong leadership. He brings a wealth of experience gained from 30+ years with world-class organisations such as Motorola, Panasonic, Zetron and Codan.

During his time at Motorola, Scott made the transition from engineering leadership to overall go-to-market leadership for several lines of business, helping to transform Motorola into a solutions provider beyond land mobile radio (LMR). Throughout his journey, Scott gained a high-level appreciation of wireless technologies to include broadband, solutions, services and associated markets. At Panasonic, he continued his leadership by transforming the company from product to solutions sales, with focus on mobile devices and security, before assuming the role of General Manager, Americas for two years with Zetron, a command and control company.

In addition, Scott served as Vice Chairman on the state and local board of directors of TechAmerica, representing both Motorola and Panasonic, and was also the Chair of the State and Local Government and Education Executive Council of IT Alliance for Public Sector.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and undertook MBA studies with a focus on leadership at Loyola University Maryland.

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Daniel Hutchinson

Executive General Manager – Strategy, Corporate Development and M&A
BCom (Hons), LLB (Hons)

Daniel brings almost two decades of investment banking and corporate advisory experience to Codan. Prior to his appointment, Daniel was a Managing Director at MA Moelis Australia (the Australian affiliate of Moelis & Company) where he advised on numerous M&A and capital markets transactions for Australian and international technology and growth companies. He also holds Board and advisory panel positions for Australian based e-commerce and manufacturing companies. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Queensland.

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Alf Ianniello

Managing Director and CEO
Wharton GCP, GradCertMgmt, BEng(Electronics)

Alf joined Codan as the Managing Director and CEO in January 2022, bringing with him extensive international experience in the packaging, defence and automotive industries.

Prior to this appointment, Alf was CEO of the Adelaide-based Detmold Group for 14 years and has held board positions with SME’s, Tertiary Institutions and Local Government.

Alf attended the Wharton Business School Global CEO Program at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Management and Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic Engineering) from the University of South Australia.

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Michael Barton

CFO and Company Secretary
BA (Acc), FCA

Michael joined Codan in May 2004 as Group Finance Manager after a 14-year career with KPMG in their assurance division. He was appointed Company Secretary in May 2008 and in September 2009, Michael was promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary. Michael leads a team responsible for managing Codan’s financial operations as well as legal and commercial matters, investor relations, information technology and business systems.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy from the University of South Australia and was recently made a fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

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Marjolijn Woods

Chief Human Resource Officer
BASc, GradDipHRM

Marjolijn joined Codan in 2018 and was appointed to the role of Chief Human Resource Officer in January 2023.

Prior to this appointment, Marjolijn was the Global Human Resources Director for Codan | Domo Tactical Communications and has extensive experience with people and culture.

She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from Deakin University and a Graduate Diploma Human Resource Management from the University of South Australia.

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Ben Harvey

Executive General Manager, Minelab
BA, MBA, AMP

Ben joined Codan in 2017 as the Minelab Vice-President, General Manager for the Americas and Europe, driving significant and sustained growth across several channels.

Ben brings a wealth of commercial acumen to Codan as evidenced by his more than thirty years of experience spanning Fortune 500 leaders such as Newell Brands and Masco Corporation, as well as private equity and entrepreneurial organizations.  During his career, Ben has held various roles of increasing responsibility across business development, marketing and general management disciplines with a particular focus on the retail consumer space.  Ben is a globally minded, highly impactful executive with a proven track record for generating breakthrough results via strategic development and implementation across diverse geographies and verticals.

Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business from Adrian College as well as a Masters of Business Administration from Wayne State University.  In addition, Ben completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School in 2022.

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Paul Sangster

Executive General Manager, Tactical Communications
BS, Chicago Booth AMP

Paul Sangster is the Executive General Manager of the Tactical Communications segment for Codan and has over 25 years of industry experience.

He is responsible for business strategy, financial performance and operational execution covering a broad portfolio of products and services. Prior to leading the Tactical Communications segment, he led the global business development efforts for the Communications Division. Paul joined Codan in 2013.

Prior to Codan, Paul spent 12 years at Cobham Tactical Communications and Surveillance as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, based in Washington DC.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Studies from University of Maryland, Global Campus. He also completed the Executive Development Program and the Advanced Management Program at University of Chicago’s Booth Business School.

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Scott French

Executive General Manager, Zetron
BSc

Scott was appointed to the role of Executive General Manager, Codan Critical Communications in February 2019.

With the acquisition of Zetron in May 2021, Scott is now leading Zetron, headquartered in the USA with operations in Canada, Australia and the UK. Scott came to Codan highly recommended for his lateral thinking, strategic approach to business and for his strong leadership. He brings a wealth of experience gained from 30+ years with world-class organisations such as Motorola, Panasonic, Zetron and Codan.

During his time at Motorola, Scott made the transition from engineering leadership to overall go-to-market leadership for several lines of business, helping to transform Motorola into a solutions provider beyond land mobile radio (LMR). Throughout his journey, Scott gained a high-level appreciation of wireless technologies to include broadband, solutions, services and associated markets. At Panasonic, he continued his leadership by transforming the company from product to solutions sales, with focus on mobile devices and security, before assuming the role of General Manager, Americas for two years with Zetron, a command and control company.

In addition, Scott served as Vice Chairman on the state and local board of directors of TechAmerica, representing both Motorola and Panasonic, and was also the Chair of the State and Local Government and Education Executive Council of IT Alliance for Public Sector.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, and undertook MBA studies with a focus on leadership at Loyola University Maryland.

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Daniel Hutchinson

Executive General Manager – Strategy, Corporate Development and M&A
BCom (Hons), LLB (Hons)

Daniel brings almost two decades of investment banking and corporate advisory experience to Codan. Prior to his appointment, Daniel was a Managing Director at MA Moelis Australia (the Australian affiliate of Moelis & Company) where he advised on numerous M&A and capital markets transactions for Australian and international technology and growth companies. He also holds Board and advisory panel positions for Australian based e-commerce and manufacturing companies. Daniel holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Queensland.

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