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 Food Processing 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.

Siobhan Hammer
Chief Financial Officer of Patties Foods
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About Patties Foods: Patties Foods is an Australian frozen packaged foods company.
Russell Dmytrenko
CFO of Australian operations and Company Secretary of Cobram Estate Olives
Russell Dmytrenko is the CFO of Australian operations and Company Secretary of Cobram Estate Olives. He spent 15 years with General Motors and GM Holden in a variety of Senior Finance roles including Holden CFO, Controller – ANZ and ASEAN, Regional Internal Control Manager GMAP and MENA, and Holden Corporate Controller. Russell has a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Human Resource Management), a Master of Business Administration from Deakin University, and is a Fellow of CPA Australia.
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About Cobram Estate Olives: Cobram Estate Olives is a producer and marketer of premium quality extra virgin olive oil.
Colin Griffin
Chief Financial Officer of Bega Cheese Limited
Colin Griffin serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Bega Cheese Limited.
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About Bega Cheese Limited: Bega Cheese is a manufacture and development of value-added, high quality dairy ingredients.
Colin Griffin
Chief Financial Officer of Bega Cheese Limited
Colin Griffin serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Bega Cheese Limited.
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About Bega Cheese Limited: Bega Cheese is a manufacture and development of value-added, high quality dairy ingredients.