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James Logie-Smith

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CFO at Coates Group
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

As CFO of Coates Group, James Logie-Smith is a global executive overseeing finance, business technology, and risk management. His career includes leadership roles at Sara Lee and Valspar, supported by an MBA from Northwesterns Kellogg School. Colleagues describe him as a "strong business partner" and "very capable director" with balanced technical and people skills.

Demonstrating a commitment to the arts and community, James serves as a Director for the Documentary Australia Foundation. This role combines his extensive corporate governance expertise with a passion for supporting Australian stories and filmmakers, reflecting an interest in non-profit leadership and creative industries.

Unique fact: Beyond his corporate finance career, he actively contributes to the film industry through his board position at a national foundation.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
CFO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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Digital Merchandising
As CFO of Coates Group, he is deeply involved in the business of creating digital experiences and has shared posts celebrating the company's award-winning kiosk technology.
Global Financial Strategy
His role involves managing finance across Coates Group's global network, with executive experience spanning international markets in consumer products and media industries.
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Career

Work history

4-2018
CFO
Coates Group
9-2017 - 3-2018
Head of Finance Projects
Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety
1-2016 - 1-2017
Chief Financial Officer
Allied Pinnacle
8-2013 - 12-2015
Finance Director ANZ
Valspar
1-2011 - 7-2013
Chief Financial Officer - Kitchens of Sara Lee Pty Ltd
Sara Lee Corporation
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Education
2008 - 2009
MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
2013 - 2013
Company Directors Course
Australian Institute of Company Directors
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