WD (BILL) FERRIS AO
Executive Chairman
Castle Harlan Australian Mezzanine Partners Pty Ltd
University of Sydney Alumnus

Bill Ferris is Executive Chairman of Castle Harlan Australian Mezzanine Partners Pty Limited (CHAMP Pty Ltd), Australia's leading private capital provider.

Mr Ferris' other directorships include:

Chairman Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Chairman Bradken Resources Pty Ltd
Director Tucker Seabrook (Aust) Limited
Director Austal Limited
Director RAMS Home Loan Pty Limited
Director Australian Institute of Management (NSW) Limited (1998 - 2001)
Chairman Macquarie University Asia Pacific Council (1998 - 2001)

Mr Ferris holds an Honours degree in Economics from the University of Sydney and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School where he graduated as a Baker Scholar in 1970. He was the founder of the Australasian Club at Harvard and in 1972 became the founding Chairman of the Sydney Chapter of the Young Presidents' Organization.

In 1985, Mr Ferris chaired the committee report to the Australian Government entitled "Lifting the Performance of Manufacturing and Services Exports". He was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) in 1986 and was Chairman from 1988 until his retirement from that position in December 1993. In 1990, Mr Ferris was made an Officer in the Order of Australia for his contribution to industry and the export sector.

Mr Ferris is the author of two books: "Really Making a Difference" published December 1993 by Gore & Osment and "Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained" published March 2000 by Allen & Unwin

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