Operations Executive
Mark Selway, Chief Executive
Mark Selway became Chief
Executive of Boral in January
2010. From 2001 to 2009, Mr
Selway was the Chief Executive of
the Weir Group PLC, a Scottish headquartered,
listed engineering
business. Before returning to
Australia to join Boral, Mr Selway
worked in the UK for more than 13
years and prior to that, was based
in the USA for seven years in the
North American automotive market.
Mr Selway was previously a
Director of Lend Lease. He has
an honorary doctorate from the
University of West Scotland.
Murray Read, Divisional Managing Director, Boral Construction Materials
Murray Read was appointed Executive General Manager of Boral Construction Materials in July 2010. Murray was previously Queensland Regional Manager for Australian Construction Materials from 2001-2010. Murray has been with Boral for 25 years with roles previously in the Plasterboard division in Australia and Asia. Murray holds a Bachelor of Business Degree majoring in Accounting from Queensland University of Technology.
Ross Batstone, Divisional Managing Director, Boral Building Products
Ross was appointed Executive General Manager of Boral Building Products in July 2010. Ross was previously Boral's Divisional General Manager, Plasterboard Australia from 1996-2000 before becoming Executive General Manger of the Plasterboard division from 2000 to 2010. He was Boral's Divisional General Manager, Roofing from 1991-1995, Chief Executive Montoro Resources Ltd from 1988-1990 and held various roles at Shell Company of Australia from 1970-1987. He holds chemical engineering and commerce degrees from Queensland University.
Mike Beardsell, Divisional Managing Director, Boral Cement
Mike was appointed Executive General Manager of Boral Cement in April 2009. Mike joined Boral in 2001 and has been National General Manager of Blue Circle Southern Cement since 2004. Before joining Boral, Mike worked as an independent consultant and has held senior roles in Iron Ore Co of Canada, Peak Hill Resources and North Forest Products, Tasmania, where he was the Chief Executive. Mike holds a PhD in industrial forestry operations and a Masterof Science.
Mike Kane, President, Boral Industries Inc
Mike was appointed President of Boral USA in February 2010. Mike was previously Chief Executive Officer of Calstar Products and has extensive experience in the building and construction industry. He has also worked for US Gypsum, Hanson Building Materials and Holcim. Mike has a Law degree.
Warren Davison, Executive General Manager, Boral Construction Related Businesses
Warren was appointed Executive General Manager of Boral Construction Related Businesses in April 2009. Warren joined Boral from Alcan in 1998 as General Manager of Boral Formwork & Scaffolding and became General Manager of Boral's Construction Related Businesses in 2003. Warren came to Boral with a strong background in sales and manufacturing management in Australia and New Zealand. Warren has a Master of Science (Hons) degree and postgraduate business qualifications.
Andrew Poulter, Chief Financial Officer
Andrew became Chief Financial Officer in May 2010 following seven years with Adelaide Brighton. He has previously held senior finance roles with world leading construction materials and building products firms including Lafarge and Blue Circle Cement in the UK. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds an Honours Degree in Chemical Engineering and Fuel Technology.
Margaret Taylor, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
Margaret was appointed General Counsel and Company Secretary of Boral Limited in November 2008. Prior to joining Boral, Margaret was Regional Counsel Australia/Asia with BHP Billiton, and prior to that she was a partner with law firm Minter Ellison for many years, specialising in corporate and securities law. Margaret holds law and arts degrees from the University of Queensland.
Matt Coren, Group Strategy and M&A Director
Matt joined Boral as Group Strategy and M & A Director in December 2010 following a 17 year career in investment banking. In his previous roles with global investment banks, Matt focussed on advising clients in industrial sectors on strategy, M&A and capital markets transactions. Matt holds Honours Degrees in Commerce and Law from The University of Queensland.
Robin Town, Group Human Resources Director
Robin has been Boral's Group Human Resources Director since June 2001. He was previously President of Boral Material Technologies in the USA from 1999-2001 and Regional General Manager of Boral's Construction Materials business in Queensland from 1996-1999. Prior to joining Boral, he worked in the cement industry with Queensland Cement for 23 years. He holds a chemical engineering degree from the University of Queensland.
