Board of Directors
The Company’s Board of Directors consists of members. Five of the Directors are elected by shareholders to represent the five different share classes of the Markets, those being the Wholesale, Warehouse, Flower, Grower and Retail sections. A further three are appointed as Independent Directors.
Sydney Markets Limited Board
Peter McBride
Chairman
Non-Executive Independent Director
(appointed 21 January 2024)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Peter became Chair in January 2024. He is currently the Chair of Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited, is a Director of Trinity Lands Limited, Chair of Sequal Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries, and is a member of the New Zealand China Council and the Zespri Global Supply Advisory Board.
Peter was previously the Chief Executive Officer of Trinity Lands Limited, a dairy and kiwifruit operation largely based in Waikato. He was also previously the Chair and a Director of Zespri Group Limited and other related companies, and a Director of the New Zealand International Business Forum.
Peter holds a Bachelor of Horticulture and a Post Graduate Diploma of Commerce, Agribusiness.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Finance, Audit, Risk &Remuneration Committee, Sustainability Committee
Interest in shares:
NIL
Diana D'Ambra
Non-Executive Independent Director
(appointed 1 May 2025)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Diana is a seasoned non-executive director and independent adviser with over 25 years of experience as an executive director at a global accounting firm. Throughout her career, she has provided expert advice on corporate finance, mergers, acquisitions, and investment strategy across a diverse range of industries.
In addition, Diana brings more than 15 years of director experience serving on listed, unlisted, and purpose-driven boards spanning all aspects of property, financial and investment services, healthcare, fast-moving consumer goods, and infrastructure. She now integrates her expertise in corporate finance, financial and investment management, and strategic advisory into her board roles.
Diana has a Bachelor and Master of Commerce degrees, is a fellow of Chartered Accountants Aust & New Zealand (FCA) and fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (FAICD)
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Finance, Audit, Risk & Remuneration Committee – Chair
Interest in shares:
NIL
Caroline Pisciuneri
Non-Executive Nominee Director - Wholesale
(appointed 15 July 2020)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Caroline has more than 20 years’ experience in the fresh produce industry and is the owner of the Seven Springs Apple Orchard in Batlow, and All Seasons Produce, which has been part of the Sydney Markets family for over 30 years.
Caroline has strong expertise across operations and business development and is passionate about the Sydney Markets environmental footprint and the role it plays in the sustainability ecosystem.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Sustainability Committee – Chair
Interest in shares:
1 Warehouse Ordinary Share
Daniel Stone
Nominee Director
(Appointed 20 July 2025)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Daniel is the General Manager at Grech and Borg, a family fresh produce business.
He has been GM for over 10 years.
He is currently a Director of Only Fresh Produce. Daniel has experience in business development.
He also is an expert in supply chain relationships and strategic growth initiatives.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
TBC
Interest in shares:
This is yet to be announced
Stephen Pellizzer
Non-Executive Nominee Director – Flower Markets
(appointed 15 July 2020)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Stephen is passionate about the growth, future and sustainability of Sydney Markets Limited. Stephen has attained qualifications as a Horticulturalist and has been involved in the flower industry all his life.
Previously, whilst trading at Sydney Markets for over 44 years he has shared his expertise as a member of the Flower Growers Group of NSW Committee for 11 years with 8 of them as Treasurer.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Sustainability Committee
Interest in shares:
Market class Non-Executive
Michael Simoetta
Market class Non-Executive
(Appointed 20 July 2025)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Michael recently concluded 30 years as CEO of Perfection Fresh. He has 40 years of experience in horticulture, spanning wholesale markets, retail supply, exporting and farming.
He currently has Board roles with Australian Fresh Produce Alliance and International Fresh Produce Association which reflects his commitment to advancing the sector, locally and globally.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
To Be Announced
Interest in shares:
TBC
Carlo Trimboli
Non-Executive Nominee Director – Retail Markets
(appointed 1 August 2024)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Carlo is an experienced fresh produce executive with over 30 years’ working with marketleading wholesalers.
As the Managing Director of the Samsons Group, Carlo has a thorough understanding of all aspects of the horticultural supply chain, and excels in leadership, governance and strategy.
Carlo is also Chair of Sydney Markets Foundation and Deputy chair of Freshmark Australia
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Sustainability Committee
Interest in shares:
5 Grower Ordinary Shares 1 Retail Ordinary Share 7 Wholesale Ordinary Shares
Robyn Scott
Non-Executive Independent Director
(appointed 5 August 2024)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Robyn is a property and infrastructure advisor with over 30 years’ experience working with ASX listed entities, financial services groups, consulting partnerships and NSW government.
Robyn was recently a Board and Audit Committee member at Rookwood General Cemetery, Independent Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Member at Metropolitan Memorial Parks and a property advisor at Sydney Metro.
Previously Robyn held senior property roles at Dexus, Deutsche Bank and ING and consulting Directorships at PPB Advisory and PwC.
Robyn holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Land Economics and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
Finance, Audit, Risk & Remuneration Committee
Interest in shares:
NIL