James Orr

Highly commercial senior legal executive with deep expertise in company transformational deals. Strong track record as trusted advisor. Respected for sound judgement. Team player. Provides substantial added value by focussing on big picture issues with integrity, judgement, and by taking a commercial and pragmatic approach. Enjoys working in a challenging and stimulating environment, contributing to full potential and adding value to the organisation. LEGAL: Established legal departments, legal processes and programs. Provided hands-on legal advice to Board, management and operations. Personally responsible for large and complex litigation and cross border transactions. Managed external legal relationships to minimise costs and improve level of service. COMPANY SECRETARIAL: Trusted advisor and confidant to Chairman and directors. Personal responsibility for preparation of all board, committee and general meeting minutes. Hands-on role in all aspects of Board and Committee meetings, shareholder meetings,, share registry management, and Annual Report. CORPORATE AFFAIRS: Company spokesman to shareholders, investment community and media at a time when company under intense scrutiny. Developed key messaging and external communications to external stakeholders balancing all relevant factors. CORPORATE SERVICES: Responsibility for a variety of corporate functions including Group-wide insurance and compliance programs at a time when these were of critical importance and companies were under significant challenge and exposure.