Established in 1864, Prahran Market is an iconic community asset owned by Stonnington City Council and governed by an independent Board of Directors appointed by Council, according to their varied skills.
Council entered into these arrangements so that the day to day operations of the Market would be independent from Council and to ensure, as far as possible, the decisions regarding the Market were made in the overall best interests of the community. The day to day operation of the Market is the responsibility of the General Manager and his staff.
The Market Management Office is located on the first floor and is open seven days a week.
Meet the Directors
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Roland Roccioletti, MAICD, ESCI, Chairman of the Board
Roland Roccioletti MAICD, ESCI is a professional Chairperson and Board Director with experience in Public and Private organizations from within the FMCG, Wine, Dairy, Rural/ Agricultural, Private Capital, Human Resources, Tourism and Racing sectors, at Board, Executive and General Management level, in Australia and Internationally. A member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD), he has strong skills in business growth, marketing, new business development, leadership and performance management and has well-developed relationships with retailers, the Foodservice and Franchising sector along with international retailers and wholesalers in the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and in the USA. Marketing savvy and analytically strong, his strengths lie in the identification, implementation and execution of strategic whole-of-business operating plans through stewardship and support of Directors and the CEO. An experienced Chairperson, Roland brings a strong set of capabilities incorporating Strategy Development, Marketing, Business Management, HR, Administration and Governance talents well aligned to the Prahran Market strategic business objective. |
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Ian Webb, Director
Ian Webb’s career includes nine years as Chief Executive of the Sydney and Melbourne Market Authorities, including Paddy’s Markets and as Secretary of the Produce Market Managers’ Association of the United States. He also spent 17 years as a career diplomat and subsequently had appointments as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Premier of NSW, Chairman of the NSW Egg Corporation, Executive Director of the United Dairy Farmers Association of Victoria and most recently as CEO of Roads Australia. Ian has headed a number of government inquiries and has served as member/chair of a number of Boards. In 2013/14 Ian served as Director General of the International Road Federation in Geneva. He plays competitive bridge and is a keen photographer. |
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Samantha Winter, Director
Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors Chartered Accountant Master of Business Administration Bachelor of Economics Samantha has spent over 25 years in business and financial management within various commercial environments including retail, property management, pharmaceuticals and higher education. She has experience aligning strategy, operations, people, processes and technology for commercial success. Samantha brings financial and retail skills to her role on the board of Prahran Market. In April 2015, Samantha won the Commonwealth Bank’s Not-For-Profit Treasurer of the Year Award. Samantha has also been the Chief Examiner for CPA Australia’s capstone Global Strategy & Leadership segment for over 10 years. |
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Tony De Domenico OAM, Director
Company Director Former Trade Diplomat Former Deputy Chief Minister of ACT Former Deputy Chancellor, Latrobe University President, Italian Chamber of Commerce Chairman of AHURI (Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute) Chairman, Abalone Victoria (Central Zone) Deputy Chair, Development Victoria Director, Common Equity Housing Ltd |
Meet the Management Team
Simon Ward
General Manager
Simon joins the Prahran Market with a 20-year career history in retail, as Centre Manager of a range of shopping centres, fresh-food areas and food-driven precincts.
Having been raised in an horticultural and agricultural food bowl on the Murray River, he has a personal appreciation of the importance of great local produce and how integral local markets are to ensuring tight social links and relationships, in addition to providing the daily & weekly grocery needs of the community. Simon brings extensive experience in retail/centre management, leadership, insights into the fresh-food sector, precinct and customer demographics as well as future trends and opportunities.
Bill McMaster
Operations Manager
Jane Evans
Marketing Manager (Acting)
Leanne Baker
Public Relations Manager
Lauren Saltalamacchia
Marketing & PR Coordinator
Jody Farlow/Andrea Arendsen
Accounts and Administration
Sandra McMaster
Administration
