Ventia announced the appointment of Mark Fleming to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mark will commence his role with Ventia on 6 February 2024 as CFO Designate. He will participate in a handover from current CFO Stuart Hooper before commencing in the CFO role on 22 February 2024.

As previously advised, Stuart will step down as CFO at the close of business 21 February 2024. Mark has an extensive track record of financial, strategic and commercial leadership and brings significant experience from across multiple industries and other leading ASX listed organisations, including Region Group, Treasury Wine Estates and Woolworths Group Limited. Mark was most recently employed by Region Group where he held the roles of Chief Operating Officer and Head of Strategy & Funds Management and, prior to that, was Chief Financial Officer.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sydney and is an Australia Certified Practising Accountant.