Sir Rod Eddington
Non–Executive Director
Director
Lion
Australia
Biography
Sir Rod Eddington was appointed as Chairman to the board of Lion in March 2012, having been appointed to the board in March 2011. One of Australia’s most experienced and accomplished business leaders, Sir Rod had a long career in the aviation industry and is a former CEO of Cathay Pacific Airways, Executive Chairman of Ansett and CEO of British Airways. In 2005, Sir Rod was awarded a Knighthood by the British Government for services to civil aviation. Along with a number of non-executive directorships, Sir Rod also serves as President of Australia Japan Business Cooperation Committee. Directorship John Swire & Sons Pty Ltd (1997 - ) News Corporation Limited (1999 - ) Rio Tinto plc (2005 - May 2011) Non Executive Chairman (Aust & NZ), JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (2006 - ) CLP (China Light & Power) Holdings Ltd (2006 - ) Chairman, Victorian Major Events Company (2006 - ) Chairman, Infrastructure Australia (2008 - )
Research Interest
Food Processing, Food Technology
