The Calmer Co Limited (ASX:CCO)

Anthony is the former CEO of The Calmer Co and previously CEO of Australian Biotherapeutics, He spent more than 10 years at Soho Flordis International (SFI) which includes Klaire Labs, Prothera & Complementary Prescriptions (USA), Ginsana SA (Switzerland), Flordis (Australia) and Potters Herbals & Equazen (UK). Anthony held the roles of Global Head of Innovation, Global Head of B2B, Head of North Asia and Managing Director of SFI Research Pty Ltd, the group’s innovation incubator and investment company. Anthony has a PhD in Cell Biology and an MBA from AGSM including study at the Wharton School (U Penn)

A Fiji citizen, Griffon is the Managing Director of Kontiki Capital. He was previously the Manager Public Awareness & Investor Education at the Capital Markets Development Authority. He is licensed by the RBF as an Investment Adviser Representative and serves as a Director of the South Pacific Stock Exchange and on several other Boards. Griffon graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland. He is a member of the CFA Institute and earned the CFA Charter in 2005.

As the Founder and CEO of FijiKava Ltd, now The Calmer Co. International (ASX: CCO) Zane pioneered the development of the world’s highest quality kava using a modernised approach to a 3,000 year old tradition. He led the company in producing farm to shelf kava supplements and complementary medicines, successfully launching the FijiKava and Taki Mai brands in Australia, New Zealand, the USA, China, and Fiji.

Beyond kava, Zane has a history of driving groundbreaking innovation in sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing. As the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Styrotex (Asia Pacific) Sdn Bhd, he co-patented and commercialised disruptive packaging technology, securing international partnerships and expanding operations across China, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, and India.

He currently serves as President of the Australia-Fiji Business Council, fostering bilateral trade and investment. Zane holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Technology, a Postgraduate Diploma in IT, and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Queensland University of Technology (QUT).

James is a 40 year veteran, is a private sector brand marketing and beverage development professional who has designed and implemented national infrastructure for his clients in the food and beverage industry. In the last 15 years, Tonkin has promoted brand and marketing programs for many clients in the bottled water and functional food/beverage industries. His expertise spans the gamut from domestic cheese to potato chips, fortified pet waters to nutraceutical functional and enhanced beverages.

Prav has over 20 years’ success in leading financial management activities at organizations across Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia in shipping and logistics, agricultural supply chains and manufacturing companies. Before joining Fiji Kava Ltd, he worked with Red Bull NZ as well as Nutrano Produce Group and Neptune Shipping.

John is a graduate from Queensland University with a Bachelor of Commerce degree and has held various senior cost accounting roles prior to establishing Ace Waste Group of Companies in 1988 and which has grown over the last 35 years to become the largest medical/pharmaceutical/quarantine and related waste business on the Australian East Coast with 95 Staff. Ace Waste owns and operates high temperature waste incineration facilities in Brisbane and Melbourne on freehold land. Apart from being the largest individual shareholder in The Calmer Co, John also operates several family-owned professional share trading and property investment entities.