Modern Star Pty Ltd
John Story has a diverse and extensive work experience. John started their career at Macquarie Group in 1997 as a Manager, where they worked until 2000. John then joined Catalyst Investment Managers Pty Ltd as a Managing Director in 2000 and stayed there until 2023. During this time, they also served as the Chief Financial Officer at Vesco Foods Pty Ltd from 2015 to 2023. Currently, John is the Chief Financial Officer at Modern Star Pty Ltd, starting from 2023.
John Story attended The University of Queensland from 1992 to 1996, where they obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. The field of study for both degrees is not specified.
Modern Star Pty Ltd
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Modern Star was first known as Modern Teaching Aids (MTA). Established in 1956. MTA was the first Australian company to sell educational equipment and materials to kindergarten, schools, parents and toy stores. The group was rebranded to Modern Star some time after it was sold in 2002. Subsequently Modern Star acquired KESCO Educational and Kangaroo Educational & Tutor Warehouse, with numerous acquisitions to follow. Modern Star is the original and now the largest supplier of world class brands and educational ‘hands on’ resources to education institutions all across Australia and New Zealand. Modern Star now operates in three distinct market channels across Australia & New Zealand. 1. Educational Resource Supply 2. Wholelsale Distribution, 3. Direct-to-Consumer. The Modern Star group of companies now include the following retail and educational and specialist resource companies. - Modern Teachings Aids - Zart Art - Clever Patch - Educating Kids - Kangaroo Educational - KESCO Educational - Modern Brands - Educational Vantage Today the Modern Brands wholesale division is the largest privately owned toy distribution business representing the worlds best quality educational toy and gift brands. Modern Star employs over 400 staff across Australia and New Zealand. with multiple sales teams geographically dispersed achieving 100% national sales service and support coverage The Modern Star Head Office is located on Sydney's Northern Beaches, with additional offices and warehouses in QLD, NSW, VIC. You can view our website at www.modernstar.com