At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Australia based CFO’ operating in the Industrial space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

John Stewart
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Manitowoc Company
John O. Stewart was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Manitowoc Foodservice effective November 9, 2015. Prior to his appointment, his most recent position was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Hostess Brands, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of cake and bread products, which he held from 2010 until May 2013. From May 2013 until his appointment with Manitowoc Foodservice, Mr. Stewart was retired. Before joining Hostess Brands, Inc. in 2010, Mr. Stewart served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., a publicly-traded carbonated soft drinks company, from 2006 until 2010. From 1990 to 2005, Mr. Stewart served in various finance roles within the business of Diageo PLC, a publicly traded premium spirits business, including as the Chief Financial Officer of Diageo PLC’s subsidiary Diageo North America, Inc. from 2001 until 2004. Mr. Stewart holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the University of Glasgow and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
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About The Manitowoc Company: Manitowoc Company Inc is an American global company specializing in products for the food service industry.

Justine Lea
Chief Financial Officer of Emeco
Justine was appointed Chief Financial Officer in October 2016 after being in the Acting Chief Financial Officer role since 1 July 2016. Prior to this, Justine was Emeco’s Group Financial Controller, responsible for Global Treasury, Audit, Internal Audit, Taxation and International Operational accounting. Justine joined Emeco in January 2007 in the role of Group Accountant and during her career at Emeco, has led and managed successful refinances including the US$335m 144A Notes issue, US$140m US Private Placement, and multiple Syndicated Debt Facility refinances. Before joining Emeco, Justine spent several years as an audit/taxation accountant within an Australian Accounting firm. Justine is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting and Finance.
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About Emeco: Emeco is an independent mining equipment rental business.
Derek Hall
Chief Financial Officer of Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre
Derek Hall is a finance and compliance specialist in the ASX listed space. He has significant commercial experience identifying key business drivers and bringing cost control and process improvement into sharp focus. These skills have been demonstrated primarily in the resources and technology sectors as a ‘Big 4’ company auditor; a restructuring professional; and most recently as a senior finance manager. Mr Hall is currently Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of WestStar Industrial Limited and ZipTel Limited. Mr Hall is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Secretary and Fellow of the Financial Services Institute.
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About Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre, Vection Technologies, Ziptel: Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre delivers research and development programs across diverse industries.

Bob Grant
CFO of Service Stream
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About Service Stream: Service Stream Limited accesses, designs, builds, installs, and maintains networks in Australia.

James Wentworth
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of Finders Resources Limited
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About Finders Resources Limited: Finders Resources is an Indonesia-focused operator that engages in the development and mining of mineral properties.

Ian Martin
CFO of ATF Services
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About ATF Services: ATF Services provides temporary fencing and height safety equipment.

Ian Poole
Chief Financial Officer of Stanmore Coal Limited
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About Stanmore Coal Limited: Stanmore Coal is an operating coal mining company.

Rowen Colman
CFO of Forsys Metals
Rowen Colman is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of successful senior financial management experience in various global industries and holds a Bachelor Degree in Commerce from the University of NSW, Australia. Recently Mr. Colman spent time as Development Director for a major sovereign wealth fund in the Middle East managing multiple development projects and guiding the company from start-up to global powerhouse by establishing policies, procedures, group structures and negotiating development deals throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Mr Colman is the Director Finance of Forsys Metals Corp, a TSX listed Uranium Developer.
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About Forsys Metals: Forsys Metals is an advanced stage explorer with world-class assets under development in Namibia, Africa.

Rowen Colman
CFO of Forsys Metals
Rowen Colman is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years of successful senior financial management experience in various global industries and holds a Bachelor Degree in Commerce from the University of NSW, Australia. Recently Mr. Colman spent time as Development Director for a major sovereign wealth fund in the Middle East managing multiple development projects and guiding the company from start-up to global powerhouse by establishing policies, procedures, group structures and negotiating development deals throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Mr Colman is the Director Finance of Forsys Metals Corp, a TSX listed Uranium Developer.
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About Forsys Metals: Forsys Metals is an advanced stage explorer with world-class assets under development in Namibia, Africa.

David Walder
Chief Financial Officer of Vulcanite
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About Vulcanite: Vulcanite esigns, manufactures, distributes, and supplies engineered rubber products for rail, construction, and industrial markets.

Greg Park
CFO of Oldfields Holdings
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About Oldfields Holdings: Oldfields Holdings engages in the market, import, and manufacturing of paint application.