BOARD.

Bill started his own garage and home building company in 1986, and through growth and acquisition created the market leading Spanbild Holdings Limited. Bill worked hands-on in the business until 1994, gradually stepping back into a directorship role with the appointment of a General Manager and, subsequently, Managing Director, and now Chief Executive.

Gillian co-owns Spanbild Holdings Limited with her husband Bill. She is a director of the company and has supported Bill in the growth of the Spanbild Group since its inception. Gillian is a schoolteacher by profession.

Saskia is Bill and Gillian’s eldest daughter and has been on the board since 2014. Saskia is an accredited executive coach and excels at getting the best out of individuals and teams, with a client list including Bupa, IAG, Fonterra, Vector and SPCA. With a M. Com and corporate background in marketing, Saskia brings a focus on people, performance and strong brands to the Spanbild board.

Nick is Bill and Gillian’s son and has spent 20 years working across various parts of the Spanbild business and has a deep understanding of all parts of the organisation. In addition to this he has spent time working in Sydney for global brands and has gained valuable insights into retail marketing operations with vertically integrated manufacturing. Nick has a strong focus on maximising strategic partnerships for mutual gain, continually reviewing and optimising strategy and continuing the legacy of Spanbild for future generations.

Kat brings significant entrepreneurial experience and design thinking to the Board. Having successfully grown her own jewellery company to over 300 stores across Australasia over 15 years, Kat has been a previous finalist in Entrepreneur of the Year, a New Zealand Design Ambassador and her company featured three times in the Deloitte's Fast 50. Kat has a strong focus on culture and leading teams to deliver exceptional results and understands the power of teamwork. Kat is the youngest daughter of Bill and Gillian.