Speakers

Gis Marven

Company: Whirlwind Print

Position: Director

Gis has been the Sales Director with Whirlwind Print since  May2006.Whirlwind is a family owned Australian print company with annual sales of around $30 million, employing some 140 people. They specialise in the Franchise sector and supply in excess of 70 franchises with their print,and fulfilment requirements.

Previously CEO Marven Poultry (including Lilydale Free Range) for 18 years. This was a  family owned and operated company, with sales of $85 million and approx 600 employees. Some major clients were Coles Supermarkets, Red Rooster, Subway, McCains, Nestle and Metcash. When the business was sold  in 2001 ,Gis stayed on as Manager to support the new owners for further 4 years.

Gis has also held many committee positions within the community and industry,some of which are listed below.

• Shire President/Councillor Shire of Lilydale 88/96
• National President Australian Chicken Meat Federation 95/01
• Board Member NFITC (National Food Industry Training Council) and VFITB( Victorian Food Industry Training Council) 92/00
• State President Victorian Chicken Meat Council 86/2000