Subject: Manufacturing in South Australia and Global Supply Chain.

SPEAKER: FREDERIC FRANK SEELEY AM, DUniv Flin, FAICD. Founder & Chairman, Seeley International

Frank Seeley AM, DUniv Flin, FAICD - entrepreneur, innovator, businessman, philanthropist, family man, employer, friend. The founder of Seeley International and its Chairman, Frank Seeley AM FAICD, is an Australian success story.

Frank founded Seeley International in 1972 - now celebrating its Golden Jubilee year. Seeley is Australia's leading manufacturer of heating and cooling systems. After successfully developing the first all-plastic portable coolers, Frank went on to develop all-plastic rooftop coolers. This wasn't just a breakthrough for Seeley; it was a breakthrough for the entire global industry.

Frank is committed to the rebirth of Australian consumer products manufacturing and has a philosophy of vertical integration. This means that most of the materials and production of Seeley International products is kept within Australia. Today, Seeley International employs more than 500 people, has manufacturing operations at Lonsdale, South Australia and Albury, New South Wales with sales offices in each mainland state.

Frank has more than thirty years Board experience, sitting on a number of Boards including the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association; Samaritan's Purse, and AGA (Australian Gas Association) to which Frank brings to the Board broad knowledge gained from running his own company as the Managing Director; and most recently Executive Chairman for Seeley International. Frank has built his business from the ground up and has incredible business acumen. Frank has extensive
experience in the gas industry, working alongside industry bodies including the AGA to continually develop more and more efficient gas heaters.