Lindsay Packer
Managing Director

Lindsay Packer is a fourth generation member of the founding Packer family. He utilises his extensive experience and industry knowledge to steer the company to continued success in manufacturing, technology and product development.

Graham Packer
International Marketing Director

Graham Packer controls the marketing of the company's products to both local and international customers, creating strong alliances based on quality and a commitment to service. He, too, is a fourth generation member of the Packer family.

David Packer
Raw Materials Sourcing Manager

David Packer, son of Lindsay, is a fifth generation Packer, and has been associated with the company all his life. He has worked in many areas of the business from the ground up and held the role of Production Manager between 1999-2003. He has a thorough knowledge of the kangaroo supply chain, finished products, and end markets. David has a bachelor of commerce from the University of Queensland, and has just completed an executive coaching programme with Livingstone's Australia. Furthermore, David holds a BTEC Foundation course in Leather Technology from the British School of Leather Technology, UK.

Darryl Cassingham
Technical Director

Darryl joined Packer Leather in April 2002 to head the Technical and Innovation Team, bringing a fresh approach to innovation and technical aspects of leather manufacturing. He has gained extensive technical experience from the textiles and coatings industries and adds particular value to the business by adopting innovative and lateral thinking to engineer leathers for future needs. Darryl graduated from the British School of Leather Technology with First Class Honours, and is a Fellow of the SLTC, a member of ALCA and a member of the SDC. He has a Certificate in Management, and is currently studying for his MBA.

Paul Evans
Sales & Marketing Manager

Paul commenced his career at Packer Leather in 1998, and most recently was appointed Sales & Marketing Manager. He brings to this role over 19 years of leather and global market experience. He also possesses a strong manufacturing/technical background, tailoring raw materials such as kangaroo, cowhide, sheep and goat into a wide range of finished leather products. Paul holds the Nene Certificate in Leather Studies from the British School of Leather Technology, a three-year Leather Technology Diploma from the Leather & Shoe Research Association of New Zealand and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Manufacturing.