Hutch Ranck

Chairman
  • Joined Autopak in 2019 as first Non-Executive Chairman
  • Over 40 years of experience in agricultural chemical industry
  • Former CEO of Dupont ANZ and former Chairman of Elders Ltd

Dr Paul Kearney

Executive Director
  • Founder of Autopak and Managing Director for 30 years
  • 40 years experience in chemical manufacturing
  • Expertise in designing, building and relocating chemical manufacturing facilities

Peter Kearney

Managing Director
  • Joined Autopak in 2009 as Business Manager
  • Transitioned from Business Manager to General Manager in 2011 and Managing Director in 2019
  • 19 years experience in accounting and finance in Sydney, London and New York

Marina Steplyuk

Quality Assurance Director
  • Joined Autopak in 2021
  • Responsible for all aspects of Quality and the ISO9001 systems in place at Autopak
  • 20+ years experience working in Pharmaceutical, Complementary Medicines and Bio-tech companies.

Adam Smith

Chief Operating Officer
  • Joined Autopak in 2019 as Operations manager and promoted to COO in 2023
  • Responsible for all aspects of Autopak production, supply chain, warehousing and waste management
  • 20+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Warehousing and Production management roles

Paul Marshall

Supply Chain Manager
  • Joined Autopak in 2011
  • 25 years experience in pharmaceutical contract manufacturing
  • Background in supply chain, production management, planning, purchasing, inventory control

Nilesh Mendpara

Technical Director
  • Joined Autopak in 2012
  • Responsible for managing all R&D projects as well as providing technical expertise for product and quality improvements
  • Holds a Masters in Organic Chemistry

Craig Wallis

WHS, Regulatory & Training Manager
  • Joined Autopak from BASF in 2010 with 20 years experience in manufacturing operations in Australia
  • Responsible for all aspects of Work, Health & Safety and regulatory issues as well as staff training

Daniel O'Connor

Quality Control & Laboratory Manager
  • Joined Autopak-Vetlab group in 2021
  • Over 20 years experience in Quality Control
  • Responsible for all Quality Control across Autopak-Vetlab Group

Lucy Young

Group CFO
  • Joined Autopak-Vetlab Group in 2019
  • 30+ years’ experience in Finance Industry
  • Responsible for all financials Autopak-Vetlab Group