Our Executive Management Team consists of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), five General Managers who are responsible for Financial Management & budgeting; Logistics Operations & Customer Care; Business Development; Business Development – Events; People & Corporate Services. Three managers are responsible for Governance & Quality Systems; fleet control; and customer care respectively. Currently more than 100 employees contribute to the overall success of FOOTT. The CEO reports to the Board of Management which includes members of the FOOTT family.
FOOTT Management Team
Andrew YeolandChief Executive Offcer
Andrew Yeoland is a proven Executive leader with over 25 years of global experience in general management, strategy, sales & marketing and has successfully led key transformational projects and developed key growth strategies across Europe, Asia, and Australia. As Chief Executive Officer of FOOTT, Andrew is responsible for executing the Board’s strategy and leading day to day operations.
With a strong B2B (business to business) commercial background delivering value to many of the world’s leading Beer, Spirits, Wine & Food brands through glass packaging innovations leading to sustainable new revenue streams. Andrew has also consulted to the packaging & recycling industry with organisations such as APCO (Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation) developing strategies for key brands such as the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) and on soft plastics strategy for Coles.
Zane FoottHead of Logistics & Business Integration
Zane Foott is responsible for our logistics and business integration across Victoria and NSW. With over 12 years’ experience in the waste industry, Zane is passionate about improving the safety, operations, and reputation of the waste industry.
Zane has held many roles within the business enabling his well-rounded experience in all facets of transport, waste, recycling, and logistics operations. A results driven leader, Zane is continually exploring the newest technology and innovations to improve service delivery for our customers.
Zane’s career has spanned the industry working in transport, warehousing, logistics – quarantine/shipping and waste management. His experience includes product/service development, project management, strategic thinking, and customer service. Zane has a strong social conscious and is passionate about delivering collaborative programs which create career pathways for youth within the waste, recycling, and transport sectors.
Keiran CrossGeneral Manager Events
With over 14 years’ experience in the waste industry, Keiran Cross is responsible for our Events business. Having lived in the region all his life Keiran has an intimate knowledge of our region, and with his event management experience leads our Events team to provide toilets, waste, and recycling solutions for major events all around Victoria.
Keiran’s career has spanned several industries including financial services and engineering prior to joining the waste industry. Having previously held roles in Project Management, Marketing and Business Development Keiran is passionate about assisting customers to bring their events to life, simply and with ease.
Caitlin BakerPeople & Culture Manager
Caitlin Baker is an experienced Executive who has worked across several industries including government, health and education. Caitlin specialises in Human Resources and Occupational Health and Safety, and is an IECL Certified Organisational Coach, Level One.
Caitlin is passionate about creating environments where people flourish enabling organisations to fulfil their purpose. She cares about the prosperity of the community she lives and works in. Caitlin has shown this commitment to contributing to her community through volunteer roles with Goulburn Valley Safety Group, sports coaching, school board and community projects.
Caitlin champions employee well-being, ensures compliance and drives positive change.
She is dedicated to making a difference at FOOTT for all the team.
John GoodrhamHead of Finance
John Goodrham is a commercially driven and emotionally intelligent Senior Executive. Qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in Australia, he has gained a wealth of experience both in Australia and England, with a proven track record of successful growth, risk management and service delivery.
After a decade in Forensic and Investigative Accounting and Corporate Recovery and Restructuring—including four years in London—John transitioned into senior roles within private and publicly listed companies, where he spent over 25 years refining his strategic, operational, and general management skills.
John’s experience spans manufacturing, wholesale distribution, supply chain and logistics (domestic and international), eCommerce, and systems implementation (E.g., cloud-based virtual networks, ERP systems, and business intelligence solutions). John is highly skilled in leading finance teams in fast-growth environments, providing strong corporate governance, risk management and financial control.