Company Leadership
Brett Charlton
Brett was appointed CEO and Managing Director of McPherson's Limited on 1 August 2023. He is a growth-focused CEO and commercial leader who has developed an international career in the consumer goods industry across the Asia Pacific region. Brett has worked with a gold standard set of companies, including Diageo, PepsiCo, Fonterra, Sanofi, and Private Equity, for over 25 years before channelling his experience into advisory and consulting services.
Brett is a strategic thinker who connects the dots between divisions for organisations, with a speciality in governance and operations of organisations large and small. He is a respected confidant to leaders in the ASX c-suite and a trusted advisor to Boards, CEOs, and functional General Managers.
Brett is a Graduate and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Graduate School of Management from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing and Human Resources) from Griffith University.
Mark Sherwin
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).
Tanya Pitchforth
Tanya Pitchforth joined McPherson's in June 2025 as Chief Commercial Officer, leading the company's Commercial function across both domestic and international markets.
With over 20 years of experience in FMCG and pharmacy sectors, Tanya has held senior leadership roles across Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, including Unilever, GSK and Danone. Her background spans global sales leadership, marketing & innovation, commercial strategy, business development, and acquisition integration.
Tanya brings a strong track record of driving growth in complex and evolving markets. Her deep commercial expertise and international perspective play a key role in advancing McPherson's transformation.
Known for her grounded, purpose-led leadership style, Tanya has a strong track record of building high-performing teams, forging strategic partnerships, and delivering sustainable growth in competitive and evolving markets.
Tanya is qualified in Law (LLB) and Commerce (BCom) from the University of Otago and brings a truly global perspective to her role at McPherson's.
Nikki Burke
Nikki was appointed Chief Marketing Officer of McPherson's on 23 March 2026, having previously held the position of Insights & Growth Director since 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. In her role as Chief Marketing Officer, she now leads the Marketing function with a focus on brand building, demand creation and revenue growth. Nikki holds a Bachelor of Business, Marketing, and Management from the University of Technology Sydney.
Craig Durham
Craig was appointed General Counsel & Company Secretary of McPherson's Limited on 15 January 2024. With a career spanning over 30 years, he brings extensive executive leadership, legal and corporate governance experience from both listed and unlisted environments and in highly regulated industries including beverages, intelligent traffic systems, gaming technology and financial services.
Craig holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from QUT, a Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne, a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from QUT and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance from the Governance Institute of Australia (GIA). Craig is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the GIA, a Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and a Member of the New York Bar. He is also admitted in Queensland, Victoria and New York in the United States and holds a current practicing certificate in New South Wales.
Hanli Pretorius
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.
Nathan Alexander
Nathan has over 20 years' experience as an Information Communication and Technology professional and is renowned for driving innovation, fostering agility, and aligning IT solutions with strategic business priorities. With a wealth of experience across diverse industry sectors, including Retail, FMCG, Finance, and Insurance, he has a record of building high-performing teams capable of delivering quality solutions to complex business problems.
Nathan was appointed Chief Information Officer at McPherson's in January 2024 and in his prior role as Chief Technology Officer at RM Williams, he implemented transformative strategies that resulted in outstanding outcomes. His contributions have laid the groundwork for significant advancements aligned with our strategic priorities over the next few years. Nathan brings a unique blend of leadership, technical expertise, and a results-driven approach, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological innovation.