Farrow Wyatt invites you to join them for lunch with local notable, Bob Cameron on Tuesday 5 June at the Maitland Regional Art Gallery.

Bob Cameron proudly calls the Hunter Valley his home.  He is the Founder of Centennial Coal Company Limited and was its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer until 30 June 2011. 

Bob will be talking about his journey in business and the various trials and tribulations that he experienced along the way.  He will discuss the many risks and factors he faced that helped determine the level of his success. Bob will undoubtedly present some interesting lessons which  can be applied to all businesses. 

Join Bob and other local business men and women for a fascinating insight into the world of a highly successful businessman.

Hosted by Farrow Wyatt Chartered Accountants

Farrow Wyatt Chartered Accountants have been operating in the Hunter for 80 years.  We have journeyed alongside some of the most reputable captains of industry who proudly call the Hunter Valley their home.

This lunch is the first of a series with some of the most recognizable business men and women in the area who are willing to share their journeys and lessons in business with you.

Brief Biography of Bob Cameron

Bob Cameron is a well known businessman in Australia.  He is highly recognised within the coal mining industry as the Founder of Centennial Coal Company Limited and was its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer until 30 June 2011.

He holds degrees in mining, mineral economics and business administration.

Bob has had a long career as a senior manager in the coal industry including 14 years with Coal & Allied  Industries in the Hunter Valley. In 1989 he formed Preston Coal Company which was listed as Centennial Coal on the ASX in 1994. In October 2010, it was acquired by Banpu PLC. Centennial operates 10 coal mines in NSW, producing around 19 million tonnes per annum.

Bob is past Chairman of the Australian Coal Association Ltd, ACA Low Emissions Technology Ltd, and the NSW Minerals Council.

In 2002 The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy awarded Bob the Institute Medal “in recognition of his outstanding leadership in the coal industry”. In 2005 he received the Hunter Business Person of the Year Award from the Hunter Business Chamber, and in 2010 he received the Australian Mining Prospect Award for Most Outstanding Contribution to Mining.

Since a so-called ‘semi-retirement’ in June last year, Bob continues as a non-executive Chairman of Centennial. His other roles now include Chairmanship of County Coal Limited and the Pacific Smiles Group, a Trustee of the Powerhouse Museum and the University of NSW Foundation, a Director of Mining Education Australia, and Chairman of Hunter Valley Training Company.

Details

Date:    Tuesday, 5 June 2012

Time:   12.30pm – 2.00pm

Venue: Maitland Regional Art Gallery, 230 High Street, Maitland

Cost:    $60.00 includes lunch and drinks (net proceeds will be go to the Maitland Hospital Foundation)

RSVP: Tuesday, 29 May. 
To book go to www.trybooking.com/BKUW

Note:  Seating is strictly limited and will be on a first in first served basis.

Maitland Hospital Foundation (MHF)

The MHF is charitable organisation that promotes and supports the work of The Maitland Hospital.

The MHF does this by raising vital funds to ensure the purchase of much needed equipment, continued development of research, education and special projects, which will provide integrated health care for the patients of The Maitland Hospital.

If you would like more information about the MHF, visit the website www.maitlandhf.org.au or contact Greg Farrow, Chairman of the MHF by emailing gregfarrow@farrowwyatt.com.au