Mark Sherwin

Chief Financial Officer

Mark joined McPherson's as Chief Financial Officer on 6 May 2024. He is a senior finance professional with over 18 years’ experience across a range of industries, including consumer goods, construction, and engineering. His expertise extends beyond core financial disciplines to encompass investor relations and risk management, bringing a deep understanding of the complexities of managing high-growth listed entities with an international market presence. 

Mark has built a diverse career at companies such as Deloitte, Shell, UGL, a2 Milk, and Virgin Australia. At a2 Milk, Mark held responsibilities across group reporting, FP&A, tax, transfer pricing, investor relations, risk and served as interim CFO, demonstrating his adaptability and leadership skills. His role at Virgin Australia further showcased his expertise in overseeing complex financial operations.

Mark has been a Chartered Accountant with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand since 2007, and holds a diploma of Investor Relations with the Australian Investor Relations Association (AIRA).

Hanli Pretorius

Chief People Officer

With a career spanning over 25 years, Hanli is an expert leader in shaping people strategies to drive business success. Her expertise covers a diverse spectrum of industries, including FMCG, Infrastructure Services, Financial Services, Telecommunications, and Manufacturing, both on domestic and international fronts.

She was appointed Chief People Officer at McPherson's in October 2023, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge in organisational change management and mapping culture paths. She leans on her experience to solve complex business challenges by fostering collaboration, taking a holistic approach to system dynamics, and steering efforts toward tangible results. She is an advocate for continuous improvement and is dedicated to creating a positive momentum that propels organisations forward.

Jane Berkery

Sales Director – ANZ

With over 20 years’ experience in sales management, Jane is an expert in steering field and account sales teams in the grocery, pharmacy, health food, and eCommerce sectors across Australia and New Zealand. She was appointed McPherson’s Sales Director – ANZ in November 2023 and prior to her roles at McPherson's, Jane held pivotal senior leadership positions at Sanofi, showcasing her versatility across diverse sales markets, spanning health & beauty, consumer healthcare, OTC, ethical, scheduled medicines, and generics.

With a customer-centric approach, Jane has a solid track record of developing sales strategies and transforming sales teams into high performers through effective leadership, mentorship, and development initiatives. She is renowned for leading diverse and talented teams to success with a proven ability in sales and account management, coupled with a keen business acumen.

Nikki Burke

Insights & Growth Director

Nikki was appointed as the Insights & Growth Director of McPherson’s on 30 April 2024. With over 25 years of experience in the FMCG sector, Nikki has an extensive background in marketing, commercial strategy, and business transformation. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from leading companies, including Diageo, Campbell Arnott’s, and Nestlé Australia.

Nikki's career showcases her results-oriented approach and exceptional people engagement skills. She has held a variety of leadership roles, including Head of Reserve Brands, Head of Strategy, Vice President of Customer Marketing, and Marketing Director. Her expertise spans across different regions and markets, emphasising consumer strategy and organisational transformation. She is poised to make a significant impact at McPherson's as she leads our insights and growth initiatives. Nikki holds a Bachelor of Business, Marketing, and Management from the University of Technology Sydney.