Kerry held the position of Executive Chairman from 21 September 2007 until his appointment as Non-Executive Chairman. Prior to this appointment Kerry was part of the senior management team that grew Plutonic Resources Limited from a market capitalization of approximately $100 million in 1990 to over $1 billion in 1998. At Pioneer International Limited (1987-1990) he held a strategic planning role and was involved in acquisitions in the building products area. Prior to 1987 he held various positions in the Commonwealth Public Service, including Senior Executive Service positions in the Department of Primary Industry and Energy and its predecessors.