Gloria Jean’s Coffees Chairman, Nabi Saleh is one of the foremost coffee experts in Australia, with over 27 years of experience in the tea and coffee industries.

His career began in 1974 with his involvement in tea and coffee plantations in Papua New Guinea, and he still consults for both the Australian and PNG governments on the marketing, growing and selling of product out of Papua New Guinea.

As part of Australian New Guinea (ANG) Holdings, Nabi was responsible for the marketing and manufacturing of coffee and tea in Papua New Guinea. He also worked for Traveland International, responsible for purchasing and negotiating the procurement of hotel rooms on a worldwide basis. In 1978, Nabi was in charge of a medium-sized coffee company, Asco, and developed the company’s turnover from a quarter of a million dollars to $15 million before it was taken over by Burns Philp.

Nabi’s extensive involvement in the Australian coffee industry extends to his establishment of Columbia Coffee and Tea in 1983, Maranatha Imports Exports in 1989, Praise International in 1994 and Tea and Coffee Traders in 1986.

With over 20 years in senior finance and general management roles, Keith has recently been appointed CEO after a successful period as Group CFO for Gloria Jean's Coffees International. Prior to relocating to Australia, Keith was Managing Director of Hallmark Cards in the UK, heading up the $500m division of the privately owned, US Corporation. During the five years in this role Keith led the business through a transformational change project, re-positioning it for long term success. Keith's previous experience included periods as Finance Director of both private and UK FTSE listed companies.

A national prize winner in the UK Chartered Accountancy exams, Keith holds a Bachelor of Economics (honours) degree from Sheffield University.

Annake has more than 15 years experience in finance and accounting and was promoted to Group Chief Financial Officer after joining the family as Group Financial Controller in January 2008. Prior to this, she was the Group Finance Manager at DCA Group Limited, an ASX listed company with a market capitalisation exceeding $1 billion which was the largest provider of aged care services in Australia. Annake is also a former finance manager of Optus, a subsidiary of the SingTel Group, Asia's largest Telco provider. Annake holds a bachelor of Commerce Degree with honours, is a member of the Australian Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Craig has been with Gloria Jean's Coffees since June 2003. Craig has extensive experience in commercial contracts, negotiating license agreements for Sydney Olympics 2000 and Rugby World Cup, holding senior roles at Super League / National Rugby League (NRL) and Fila Sportswear Australasia, in the field of commercial license contracts.

Rudi has more than 20 years franchise experience, both locally and internationally. Of significance, he has experience managing relationships across different cultures and in negotiating large and complex transactions.

Rudi's background in managing franchise relationships for mutual, successful business outcomes through recognition of the importance of brand and profitability, is a huge plus for Gloria Jean's Coffees.

Rudi is also a former General Counsel and senior executive with a large international QSR franchise. He holds a BA, LLB, Australia; Certificate of Completion, Company Secretary and Legal Practicing Certificate NSW.

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