The Boardroom

Leading the Cenversa group

Our Board

Strategic direction & governance

The Cenversa board of directors consists of five directors who take responsibility for the overall strategic direction and governance of the company. The directors are supported by an experienced executive team and a well-established structure of approximately 340+ full-time equivalent team members to ensure the company has a strong foundation to support the projected growth and expansion of Cenversa over the next few years.

The board is totally focused on sustainable growth and has endorsed a number of short to medium-term objectives to ensure Cenversa continues to deliver for all stakeholders.

Strategic objectives

  • Product Innovation & Partnerships

    We advance our portfolio of proprietary veterinary and pet products through new targeted joint ventures and niche development initiatives in both Australia and New Zealand.

  • NextGen Veterinary Hospital Model

    We expand our equity footprint in high-performing veterinary hospitals by partnering with the next generation of Australia’s leading veterinarians to build sustainable, community-focused practices.

  • Distribution Growth & Value Solutions

    Enhancing our veterinary and pet product distribution businesses by offering additional exclusive buying group arrangements and tailored supply chain solutions.

The Directors

Meet our board

Our directors and executive leadership guide Cenversa's vision, governance and long-term growth strategy.

Executive

Lionel Bloom

Executive Chairman

Commenced with Cenversa in 1984. Commerce graduate (UNSW), Chairman & CEO for 19 years, with a proven history in the animal health market across strategic and operational areas.

Non-exec

Bob St Julian

Non-executive Director

Commerce graduate (UNSW). Founded his own advertising agency, helped secure the Sydney 2000 Olympics, co-founded the Vetfriends Group in 2004, and now runs a specialist marketing consultancy.

Non-exec

Dr Alison Taylor

Non-executive Director

Practising veterinarian and director of 11 Canberra-region practices. Board member, AMRRIC; trustee, Benevolent Fund of the Australian Veterinary Association.

Non-exec

Jason Phillips

Non-executive Director

Chartered Accountant with 30+ years public practice and commercial experience, advising on taxation, valuation and corporate finance. Fellow & former NSW Chairman, CA ANZ.

Executive

James Arnold

Chief Executive Officer

Joined as COO in 2023, bringing over a decade of Petcare expertise from Greencross, Purina Pet Care and Wellness Pet Company across procurement, sales and country management.

Alternate Director

Danny Putica

Chief Financial Officer

Commenced in 1995. Double commerce graduate, CPA and MAICD. Director of each Veterinary Hospital, with a track record in financial management, governance and acquisitions.

Company Secretary

Tracey West

People and Culture Manager

Joined in December 2007, appointed Company Secretary in 2020. Leads People & Culture across Distribution and the Veterinary Hospitals group. MAICD.

Executive Support

A well-established structure of 340+ team members

The directors are supported by an experienced executive team and a well-established structure across the Cenversa group — ensuring the company has a strong foundation for its projected growth and expansion over the years ahead.