Breakfast at the Next Level | Driving Growth, Codan’s Journey of Excellence

On the first Wednesday of the month, some of South Australia’s most successful and motivated people get together over breakfast to discuss, learn, share and grow – personally and professionally.

Join Stan Kontos and SOL Results for an inspirational breakfast with Alf Ianniello, who 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.

Alf has fostered Codan’s heritage of innovation and commitment to excellence in product development. Leveraging his extensive global experience, Alf has commenced building a more sustainable and predictable business, through a strategic combination of operational excellence, organic growth and acquisitions.

Join us for this exclusive opportunity to hear from a global business leader, and walk away with actionable insights to elevate your career and drive your organisation’s success.

Breakfast at the Next Level | Driving Growth, Codan’s Journey of Excellence

Transforming the Company from $800 million to $2.5 billion in two years

with Alf Ianniello – CEO and MD of AEX listed Codan

Wednesday 6 November 2024 | 7:00AM – 9:00AM

(networking from 6.30)

Adelaide Pavilion | Veale Gardens, cnr South Terrace & Peacock Road, Adelaide

About our guest speaker

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.

During his early leadership at Codan, Alf has fostered Codan’s heritage of innovation and commitment to excellence in product development. Leveraging his extensive global experience, Alf has commenced building a more sustainable and predictable business, through a strategic combination of operational excellence, organic growth and acquisitions – Alf continues to seek global expansion and diversification across Codan’s core business divisions.

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.

Lastly, Alf has held and holds several board positions for small to medium enterprise, tertiary and local government entities, and was the College Chair of Mercedes College, South Australia.

Join us for breakfast on Wednesday 6 November 2024.

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