Organisational announcement: Chief Financial Officer
NZX Code: ATM
ASX Code: A2M
The a2 Milk Company Limited
www.thea2milkcompany.com
17 May 2022
NZX/ASX Market Release
Organisational announcement: Chief Financial Officer
The a2 Milk Company (“a2MC” or the “Company”) advises that Race Strauss has resigned from his position of Chief
Financial Officer to take some personal leave before pursuing other interests. Race will step down from his role
today but will be available to support the Company through the FY22 year-end process and to assist with an orderly
transition to a new CFO.
David Bortolussi, Managing Director and CEO, said “Race has been a key member of the Executive Leadership Team
and has played an important role in our turnaround journey and navigating the business through the pandemic.
During his tenure, Race has built capability in the Finance and IT functions, including the implementation of a new
ERP system. I would like to express my thanks to Race for his dedication and contribution to a2MC, and we wish
him all the best in his future endeavours.”
Following completion of a search undertaken by Spencer Stuart on behalf of the Board, the Company is pleased to
announce the appointment of David Muscat as Chief Financial Officer. David is currently the CFO of DIM Brands
International (formerly Hanes Europe Innerwear), and prior to this was the CFO of Hanes Australasia. David was the
CFO of ASX and NZX listed Pacific Brands prior to its takeover by Hanesbrands Inc. in 2016. David commenced his
career at Deloitte and has since gained significant experience in the apparel, consumer goods and retail sectors in
various international markets, including China. David is expected to commence in the CFO role in October 2022,
with his start date yet to be confirmed.
In the meantime, the Company is pleased to confirm that Mark Sherwin, the Company’s current Group Head of
Finance – FP&A and Risk, will assume the position of Interim Chief Financial Officer from today until David Muscat
commences in the role. Mark has been with the Company since 2015 in a range of Group Finance roles and brings
17 years’ experience across finance, tax, investor relations, FP&A and risk management. Prior to joining a2MC,
Mark gained experience with Deloitte, Shell plc and UGL Limited.
David Bortolussi, Managing Director and CEO, said “I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with David
Muscat again and to welcome him to a2MC. He is a capable and experienced finance and people leader, who I am
sure will make a valuable contribution to our strategy and execution going forward. I also want to thank Mark
Sherwin for stepping into the Interim CFO role. Mark is highly regarded in our company and known to many of our
investors through his previous Investor Relations role.”
Authorised for release by the Board of Directors
David Bortolussi
Managing Director and CEO
The a2 Milk Company Limited
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For further information, please contact:
Investors / Analysts
David Akers
Group Head of Investor Relations and Sustainability
M +61 412 944 577
david.akers@a2milk.com
Rebecca Culbertson
Senior Analyst Investor Relations
M +61 400 955 295
rebecca.culbertson@a2milk.com
Media
Rick Willis
M +61 411 839 344
rick@networkfour.com.au
Media – New Zealand
Barry Akers
M +64 21 571 234
akers@senescallakers.co.nz
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