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Board of Directors

Jack Hanrahan

Non Executive Chairman

Mr Hanrahan has over 30 years of experience across various sectors with both publicly listed and private companies. Mr Hanrahan was head of retailer relations at Westfield for 9 years. Mr Hanrahan was also General Manager of the retail network for Vodafone Australia. Mr Hanrahan is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has a Masters of Management Degree from Macquarie University.

Mr Hanrahan was a director of ASX listed The Reject Shop (ASX:TRS) until 2019 and the Invigor Group Ltd (ASX:IVO) until 2020. Mr Hanrahan is currently a Non-Executive Director of Forty Winks, Australia’s leading bedding retail specialist with over 100 stores servicing all major capital cities and regional centres.

Mr Hanrahan is considered to be an independent Director and is free from any business or other relationship that could materially interfere with, or reasonably be perceived to interfere with, the independent exercise of the person’s judgement.

Peter Zhao

Non Executive Director

Mr Zhao brings over 17 years of experience in senior management, corporate governance, and risk advisory services. His career spans across leading accounting firms, Australian listed companies and global retail brands in Australia. Mr Zhao has dedicated 8 years to senior management roles in the retail sector. He currently serves as the founder and CEO of Fleur Jewellery, a fashion jewellery retail store network in Australia. Previously, he held the positions of CFO of Miniso Australia, a globally recognised retail brand, and the General Manager and CFO at AuMake (ASX:AUK), an online and offline cross-border retailer. Mr Zhao holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Edith Cowan University. Mr Zhao is also a Fellow Certified Practising Accountant with CPA Australia.

As an experienced business and finance professional, Mr Zhao is equipped with extensive experience in financial management, business strategy implementation and advising on various corporate and cross border transactions. In his capacity as a Non-Executive Director, Mr Zhao leverages his background to provide valuable insights and oversight, enhancing corporate governance and strategic direction for the Company.  

Mr Zhao is considered to be an independent Director and is free from any business or other relationship that could materially interfere with, or reasonably be perceived to interfere with, the independent exercise of the person’s judgement.

Fiona Yue

Managing Director

Ms Yue has grown Merino & Co into one of the largest wool products manufacturers in Australia. She has helped Merino & Co establish retail, wholesale, and e-commerce business channels. Prior to migrating to Australia and establishing Merino & Co, Ms Yue led her own cashmere products manufacturing and distribution business in Inner Mongolia, China. Ms Yue holds a Masters of Business Administration from Edith Cowan University and has extensive business and management experience. 

Ms Yue is  employed in an executive capacity, as Managing Director.

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