About
Alf Ianniello joined Codan as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director in January 2022. Having held numerous global executive leadership roles in his career – spanning three decades – Alf has considerable expertise across packaging, defence and automotive industries. Prior to joining Codan, Alf was Chief Executive Officer of Detmold Group for 14 years. Throughout this tenure, Alf identified growth opportunities and opened new markets and product lines to position the Australian family owned and operated business as a global leader in the provision of sustainable packaging products. In a highly competitive market, Alf was responsible for significant expansion in Detmold’s profitability and development, and under his stewardship, Alf successfully positioned Detmold as an employer of choice, given his focus on fostering positive culture, developing individuals and promoting teamwork. After earning a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic Engineering) in 1994, Alf began his career as a Design and Production Engineer with British Aerospace Australia. He then spent 7 years with Schefenacker Vision Systems, as a Customer Engineer and Branch Manager in the USA, before moving to the organisation’s Australian division in 2000 as Project Manager. In 2007, Alf was appointed Schefenacker’s Australian Managing Director. Known for his ability to leverage innovation and organisational capabilities, Alf has managed major facilities across Australia, China, Vietnam, Philippines, India, Singapore, Dubai, Indonesia, US, UK, Germany and South Africa. Alf attended the Wharton Business School Global CEO Program at the University of Pennsylvania in 2012. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Management and Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic Engineering) from the University of South Australia and graduate of the Australian Institution of Company Directors.
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| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codan Limited | Board | Member | 01/01/2022 |