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David Simmons
Chairman at
Flinders University
Profile
David James Simmons is currently the Non-Executive Deputy Chairman at Gunns Ltd. He is also the Chairman of the South Australian Centre for Innovation at Flinders University.
In addition, he holds the position of Director at Thomson Geer Lawyers and Detmold Group.
Previously, Mr. Simmons served as the Chairman of Codan Ltd. from 2015 to 2023.
He was also the Chairman of Commercial Motor Co., Korvest Ltd., and the Economic Development Board of the State of South Australia.
Additionally, he held the position of Chairman at Innovate SA. From 1983 to 2008, Mr. Simmons worked at Hills Ltd. as the Group Managing Director & Director.
He was a Director at Gerard Lighting Group Pty Ltd. from 2013 to 2016 and at Detmold Packaging Pty Ltd. from 2011 to 2019.
He also served as a Director at Lighting Investments Australia Holdings Pty Ltd.
David Simmons active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Gunns Ltd.
 Gunns Ltd. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Provides forest management, wood chipping, sawmilling and veneer production services | Director/Board Member | 20/07/2009 |
Flinders University
 Flinders University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Chairman | 10/01/2011 |
Thomson Geer Lawyers
 Thomson Geer Lawyers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Director/Board Member | 10/01/2011 |
Detmold Group
 Detmold Group Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes paper and board packaging products | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of David Simmons
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CODAN LIMITED | Chairman | 30/01/2023 |
Detmold Packaging Pty Ltd.
 Detmold Packaging Pty Ltd. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures food and industrial packaging products | Director/Board Member | 31/05/2019 |
Gerard Lighting Group Pty Ltd.
 Gerard Lighting Group Pty Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes lightings systems | Director/Board Member | 31/05/2016 |
| KORVEST LTD | Chairman | - |
| HILLS | Chief Executive Officer | 29/06/2008 |
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
56
1st degree connections
13
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
Codan Ltd.
 Codan Ltd. Tools & HardwareConsumer Durables Designs, develops, manufactures and markets metal detection equipment | Consumer Durables |
Commercial Motor Co.
 Commercial Motor Co. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Wholesales vehicles parts and new vehicles | Retail Trade |
Gunns Ltd.
Gunns Ltd. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Provides forest management, wood chipping, sawmilling and veneer production services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Hills Ltd.
 Hills Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Engages in the manufacturing and distribution of electronics, home hardware, building, and industrial products | Distribution Services |
Korvest Ltd.
 Korvest Ltd. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Manufactures electrical and cable support systems, steel fabrication and provides associated metal treatment and galvanising services | Producer Manufacturing |
State of South Australia
 State of South Australia Province/StateGovernment Functions as a regional level government authority | Government |
Flinders University
Flinders University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Thomson Geer Lawyers
Thomson Geer Lawyers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Gerard Lighting Group Pty Ltd.
Gerard Lighting Group Pty Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes lightings systems | Producer Manufacturing |
Innovate SA
 Innovate SA Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provide financial services | Finance |
Detmold Packaging Pty Ltd.
Detmold Packaging Pty Ltd. Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures food and industrial packaging products | Process Industries |
Lighting Investments Australia Holdings Pty Ltd.
 Lighting Investments Australia Holdings Pty Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a holding company | Miscellaneous |
Detmold Group
Detmold Group Containers/PackagingProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes paper and board packaging products | Process Industries |
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