Kieran Pryke
BComm FCPA
Non-Executive Chair – appointed to the Board 8 February 2021 and as Chair 1 October 2023.
Mr Pryke has over 25 years’ experience in the property industry. He has been Chief Financial Officer of General Property Trust, following nine years in Lendlease Corporation’s construction, development and investment management divisions, and of Australand Property Group and Grocon Group. Currently he is a non-executive director of ASX-listed Aventus Capital Limited, where he chairs the audit, risk and compliance committee, and a director of GFM Investment Management Limited. He is also a director of Ozharvest Limited, the not-for-profit organisation which distributes surplus food to the needy. Mr Pryke has a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and is a Fellow of CPA Australia.
Ben Pieyre
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director – appointed 10 July 2023
Mr. Pieyre joined Boom in September 2019 and has over 18 years of experience in the crane hire industry at a national and international level, commencing his career as a fleet controller before establishing his role in senior management. Prior to joining Boom Mr. Pieyre served in senior leadership positions within the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies. He has extensive operational experience specializing in Civil Construction, Industrial Services and Maintenance Sectors, as well as HR/IR and Engineering.
Mr. Pieyre is an active participant in working to promote a safe and sustainable crane industry and is currently the President of the Crane Industry Council of Australia.
Mr. Pieyre holds an Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management and French qualifications in Business Management, Human Resources, Commerce and Marketing. Since the date of appointment, Mr. Pieyre has not held any other ASX listed public company Directorships.
Stephen Grove
Non-independent Non-Executive Director – appointed 6 November 2020.
Mr Grove is Executive Chairman of the Grove Group of Companies which operates in hire of relocatable buildings in the manufacture and construction sector.
The Grove Group also has businesses in the Food & Beverage sector, Property Development, Motorsport and private investment. He founded the Grove Group in 1997 and owns 100% through related entities. Mr. Grove brings considerable experience in the plant hire sector, together with general business, strategy and management expertise.
James Scott
BEng Hons, GAICD, FIEAust, CPEng EngExec (Independent, Non-executive Director) (appointed 29 November 2021)
Mr. Scott is a seasoned professional with 30 experience in the media, telecommunications and technology sector with industry and advisory businesses at a local and international level. Mr. Scott is currently an operational advisor to private equity firm, Liverpool Partners, Chair of MerchantWise Group, Chair of technology services business Seisma Pty Ltd, Chair of Simplyai and a non-executive director of software business Orbx Pty Ltd.
Mr. Scott was previously a non-executive director of Skyfii Ltd and prior to his director career was the Managing Director of Accenture Digital, a Partner in KPMG’s Advisory division and was the Chief Operating Officer of Seven Group Holdings. Mr. Scott was a founder and director of Imagine Broadband Limited and was a director of WesTrac and Coates Hire during his time with Seven Group Holdings.
During the past three years, Mr. Scott has held ASX listed public company Directorships with Integrated Research Limited.
Mr. Scott is Chair of the Boom Logistics ESG Committee.
Mr. Scott is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and a Fellow of Engineers Australia.
Damian Banks
B.Econ., MAICD (Independent, Non-executive Director) (appointed 29 November 2021)
Mr. Banks has extensive experience in the financial services, health and employment sectors. He has proven experience in the development and profitable expansion of businesses with a focus on financial management, technology and people. He has a strong track record in customer-focused culture development, and considerable M&A experience. Mr. Banks’ most recent executive role was as Managing Director and CEO of Konekt Limited, a technology-focused health and employment company. Mr. Banks previously had a 15-year career, including several leadership positions with Westpac Banking Corporation.
During the past three years, Mr. Banks has held ASX listed public company Directorships with Kip McGrath Education Centres Limited (current), Vection Technologies Limited (current), IMEXHS Limited (current), ICSGlobal Limited (to Feb 2024) and RPM Automotive Group Limited (to June 2022).
Mr. Banks is Chair of the Boom Logistics Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Reuben David
B.Com, LLB (Hons), FGIA
Company Secretary – Commenced 10 January 2022
Mr David joins Boom Logistics from Orica Limited where he most recently served as Acting General Counsel and Company Secretary for Orica’s West Australian Joint Ventures. Previously, Mr David served as Senior Legal Counsel at Bluescope Steel Limited, and before that he worked as a commercial lawyer with Minter Ellison and K&L Gates. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Law (Honours) degree from the University of Melbourne and is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.