Corporate Profile
Great Western Corporation is a privately held Australian group managing nett assets in excess of $200 million and revenues exceeding $85 million. The group has a substantial and balanced financial base comprised of property holdings, shares in public and private companies, as well as investments in manufacturing, importing, and distribution businesses.
This investment mix provides a stable foundation for the various trading businesses which form Great Western Corporation.
Great Western Corporation Pty Ltd (GWC) is comprised of, and manages, some of the operating businesses that originated from a transport business which started in Toowoomba in 1934.
After the public listing of GWA International Limited, some of the remaining investments were retained as GWC, together with significant shareholder investments and an equity portfolio.
Mr Barry Thornton
Executive Chairman
Also chairs the board of GWA International Ltd, past chairman: Brisbane Airport Corporation; Ports Corporation of Queensland.
Mr Jonathon Skinner
Chief Financial Officer
Exercises overall strategic and operational control and development of the buiness' finance, compliance, reporting and monitoring systems; policy and board secretarial functions.
Mr Chris Thornton
Managing Director: Manufacturing
The division is comprised of the business units Great Western Manufacturing, Leader Truck Bodies, Excel Agriculture and Great Western Tillage.
Mr Andrew Thornton
Managing Director: Westco
The division is comprised of the Westco Truck Sales commercial vehicle dealerships located in Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville and Toowoomba.
Managing Director: Property
Property division acquires, manages, improves and sells commercial properties. Properties occupied by owned operations are also managed by the Property Division.
Corporate Capability
Our history demonstrates our ability to structure, finance and operate substantial projects with local and overseas partners.
The most recent project being our involvement in the iconic Q1 Tower joint venture on Queensland's Gold Coast - at the time the world's tallest residential building - having a project value in excess of $420 million.
Our People
Our greatest asset is the quality and commitment of our people. Great Western Corporation's success and reputation is due to the calibre, capabilities and contribution of the Corporation's employees.
Great Western Corporation treats all people with respect and decency, protects their rights and meets all employee obligations. Employees protect the Corporation's reputation and rights, discharging their obligations to the company, committing to the success of the businesses they work with.
Sustainability
The corporation provides quality products, utilizing appropriate facilities and business practices, minimizing resource use while maximising possibilities for re-use and recycling. All business units operate carefully within the environment, mindful of legal obligations, intent on minimising environmental impacts.
