01.12.2005

Appointment of Mel Ashton as Chairman

Mel Ashton is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years experience. For a majority of that time he has specialised in Corporate Reconstruction. Mel established his own practice in Western Australia, which has grown to be a market leader.

Mel's experience covers a wide range of industries and he consults to a number of Executives and Entrepreneurs as a business mentor.

Mel is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.

Mel's other appointments include:

• State Chairman of the WA Branch of Institute of Chartered Accountants
• Director of the Fremantle Football Club Ltd
• Chairman of Finance and Audit of the Fremantle Football Club Ltd
• Chairman of Gryphon Minerals Ltd