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John Ballard
Director/Board Member at
INTERNATIONAL FERRO METALS LIMITED
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
John Charles Ballard is a businessperson who has been at the head of 5 different companies. Presently, he occupies the position of Vice President-Marketing of Holland Oil Co. He is also on the board of International Ferro Metals Ltd., Spectrum Group Ltd., MFF Capital Investments Ltd. and The Sydney Neuro-Oncology Group. In his past career Mr. Ballard held the position of Independent Non-Executive Chairman at Elders Ltd., Managing Director at Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd., Chairman for Valspar Paint Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd., Managing Director at Snack Foods Ltd., Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director at Southcorp Ltd., Managing Director-Asia Pacific at United Biscuits (UK) Ltd. and Managing Director-Asia Pacific at United Biscuits (Holdings) Ltd. Mr. Ballard received an MBA from Columbia University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2025 | 1,774,820 ( 0.3% ) | 6 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
John Ballard active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL FERRO METALS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 10/03/2010 |
Holland Oil Co.
 Holland Oil Co. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates gas stations | Sales & Marketing | - |
The Sydney Neuro-Oncology Group
 The Sydney Neuro-Oncology Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in researching treatment options for brain tumour | Director/Board Member | 05/01/2011 |
Spectrum Group Ltd.
 Spectrum Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides custom market research services | Director/Board Member | 04/07/2011 |
Former positions of John Ballard
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| MFF CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2021 |
| ELDERS LIMITED | Chairman | 27/06/2013 |
| FONTERRA CO-OPERATIVE GROUP LIMITED | Director/Board Member | - |
Southcorp Ltd.
 Southcorp Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and markets wines | President | - |
United Biscuits (Holdings) Ltd.
 United Biscuits (Holdings) Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes biscuits, snacks and frozen foods | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of John Ballard
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
71
1st degree connections
19
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
|---|---|
CSR Ltd.
 CSR Ltd. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and supplies building products | Producer Manufacturing |
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners API Pty Ltd.
 Coca-Cola Europacific Partners API Pty Ltd. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Processes and sells carbonated soft drinks & beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
International Ferro Metals Ltd.
 International Ferro Metals Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Operates as an integrated ferrochrome producer | Non-Energy Minerals |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Woolworths Group Ltd.
 Woolworths Group Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates general merchandise consumer stores and supermarkets | Retail Trade |
Southcorp Ltd.
Southcorp Ltd. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and markets wines | Consumer Non-Durables |
Snack Foods Ltd.
 Snack Foods Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures cookies, pastries, and candies | Consumer Non-Durables |
Valspar Paint Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd.
 Valspar Paint Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Manufactures and distributes paint & surface coatings | Process Industries |
Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd.
 Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and supplies dairy products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Email Ltd.
 Email Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures electrical switch wear and controls | Producer Manufacturing |
Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd.
 Holcim (Australia) Holdings Pty Ltd. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures and supplies construction materials for heavy buildings | Non-Energy Minerals |
United Biscuits (Holdings) Ltd.
United Biscuits (Holdings) Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes biscuits, snacks and frozen foods | Consumer Non-Durables |
Spectrum Group Ltd.
Spectrum Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides custom market research services | Commercial Services |
Sydney Opera House
 Sydney Opera House Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates a parking garage | Consumer Services |
Holland Oil Co.
Holland Oil Co. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates gas stations | Retail Trade |
MFF Capital Investments Ltd.
 MFF Capital Investments Ltd. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Acts as Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Elders Ltd.
 Elders Ltd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Provides financial services to rural, agricultural, and automotive businesses | Process Industries |
United Biscuits (UK) Ltd.
 United Biscuits (UK) Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures snacks and other related products | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Sydney Neuro-Oncology Group
The Sydney Neuro-Oncology Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in researching treatment options for brain tumour | Commercial Services |
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