| Nigel Ash – Managing Director
Passionate about the continued success of the EPS industry, Nigel’s acquisition of the Maleplas business in early 2007 afforded him the opportunity to embrace his passion and commitment for the plastics and machinery industry. Nigel’s unique combination of more than 25 years in the industry as a Chemical Engineer, coupled with being a business owner himself, ensures Nigel has the perspective and understanding essential to our clients. A Chemical Engineer, Nigel is a person with a technical interest in understanding the ‘how and why’. Having a corporate career spanning Project management, Manufacturing, Technical development, Sales and Business Management, Nigel’s career lead to senior executive roles within American multi-nationals Monsanto and Huntsman. Nigel’s final role was GM of a division in manufacturing and import/export sales and distribution, underpinning his decision to acquire his own business. As well as supporting the technical requirements of the business, Nigel is actively involved in sales, relationships with our customers and other stakeholders, in addition to strategic planning for the future direction of Expanz. In July 2009 Nigel was elected as Vice President of EPSA, an industry group committed to the future success of the EPS industry. Outside work, Nigel enjoys the occasional round of golf, socialising with friends and supporting the activities of his family, especially his school aged daughters. | | | | | |  | Amanda McKay – Business Manager
Amanda joined the team in October 2007 after spending a number of years in varied arenas including International Wholesale Travel, Transportation, Logistics and Franchising. Having been hand selected to sit on the executive board of “The AOT Group” for 5+ years, Amanda played an instrumental role in the growth of what is today Australia’s largest wholesale travel group. As Finance Manager and then ecommerce co-ordinator at AOT, her background has allowed Amanda to bring her understanding and knowledge of what it takes to survive in today’s commercial climate to the Expanz business. Based at the Coles distribution centre in Narre Warren Victoria, Amanda’s time at Linfox afforded her a fundamental understanding of Logistics. Her role was the pilot for national “on site load analysis”. Amanda designed and implemented the onsite load analysis processes required for direct report to Coles, in addition to rewriting a number of company reports of which were rolled out nationally. Moving into Franchising gave Amanda a new insight into what is required to both start up and continue to develop a business to maturity. As Business Relationship Manager for Award Bookkeeping Company, Amanda worked directly with new and existing franchisees, supporting all areas of their businesses. The greatest impact on Amanda was her opportunity to support firsthand, and learn the roller coaster new business owners often ride when settling into their venture. Amanda considers this time fundamental to having an understanding for what Expanz clients often experience operating their businesses. Today Amanda’s passion is our client relationships. Her attention is constantly focussed on our client’s needs. Amanda leads our operational activities making sure we deliver on our promises. Since her arrival at Expanz , Amanda has embraced the EPS industry and enjoys working with its many characters. Her time outside of work is spent with her partner and friends. | | | | | |  | Tim Shepherd – Finance Manager
Tim joined Expanz in October 2008 after 28 years working for BP in a variety of roles spanning F&A, Systems, Supply, Commercial and Project Management. The latter part of his career lead to senior executive positions for BP Marine based in the UK with global responsibilities. The combination of business, accounting and systems knowledge drew Tim to a number of process reengineering assignments resolving problems and stripping out complexity resulting in a deep-seated desire to keep things simple and robust.
Away from work Tim keeps busy maintaining his property, cycling, horse-riding and playing tennis – the absence of skill is offset with enthusiasm. Three of his children are making their own way in life now with but one to encourage through school. | | | | | |  | Alan Le Serve – Sales Manager Queensland
Alan has over 45 years in the Australian Plastics Industry and has been the Sales Manager Queensland for Expanz International since 2005. Prior to Expanz Alan initially sold plastic profiles, then moved into Commodity Plastics and after this went on to sell EPS Engineering Plastics and some foam chemicals. A short time overseas saw him exposed to the Asian plastics market.
When he isn’t working Alan can be found working on his woodturning and woodworking projects including a "roll top Desk". His other interests are in jewellery making and gemstone collecting. He has returned to the gym for fitness training and follows this up with walking. | | | | | |  | Peter Jellis – Commercial Manager
Peter joined Expanz in August 2009 after spending over 33 years in the corporate world covering Quality, Research and Development, Manufacturing and Project Management, Supply Chain and Purchasing. He has extensive experience working and living in Asia. His previous role to joining us was as regional purchasing director for the German multi-national Siegwerk based in Singapore. Before this he has worked for the Swiss multi-national SICPA and for American multi-nationals Monsanto and Huntsman. Overall he has extensive experience in the chemical, surface coatings, printing and packaging industries rising up through the ranks to senior executive level. He is qualified as both a Scientist and Chemical Engineer.
Outside of work he enjoys the rural life, gardening, golf, travel and going to the occasional Aussie Rules game with his sons.
| | | | | |  | Peter Mill – Technical Sales
Peter joined Expanz in Feb 2010 after over 30 years at Huntsman Chemicals in various roles including manufacturing, line management, training, production planning and for the last 12 years Sales and Technical Service for Expanded Polystyrene. Prior to Huntsman Peter was a Maintenance Fitter & Machinist. Married, three children but only the youngest (21) at home Peter enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and in the shed (mans got to have a shed) or off 4WDing, the more remote the better. | |
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