Theodore Sathananthan

Theodore Sathananthan has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Theodore is currently the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at T2 Tea since October 2021. Prior to that, they held multiple roles at Lonely Planet, including Chief Operating Officer (COO), Director, and General Manager (GM) for Australia. In these positions, they had global accountability for various functions such as facilities, legal, insurance, human resources, supply chain, and IT infrastructure. Theodore also had commercial responsibilities for the Lonely Planet Global Books, Trade Sales, and regional Marketing business. Theodore was with Lonely Planet from April 2019 to July 2020.

Before joining Lonely Planet, Theodore served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Director/GM for Australia (effectively Group COO since 2013) from December 2009 to July 2020. Theodore also worked as the Group Financial Controller at Lonely Planet from August 2002 to December 2009.

Theodore'sprevious roles include being the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Group Financial Controller at RMG Limited from December 2000 to August 2002. Theodore also worked as a Financial Controller on a contract basis at Tanner Menzies from June 2000 to December 2000.

Theodore has prior experience as a Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Palmer Corporation Ltd, which was a public company in the fashion industry. During their tenure from October 1998 to June 2000, they managed all aspects of the finance, facilities, and IT teams.

Theodore started their career as a Senior Financial Accountant at The Reject Shop from January 1998 to October 1998. Theodore later worked as a Pacific Business Analyst at Tandem Computers from June 1996 to January 1998, where they handled reporting, analysis, forecasting, and budgets for the ANZ business.

Theodore'searlier experiences include being a Business Review Accountant at Freedom Furniture Limited from October 1994 to June 1996, and a Plant Accountant at St Regis Bates Pty Ltd (a division of Amcor) from June 1993 to October 1994.

Theodore began their professional journey as a Senior Accountant/Supervisor at Pitcher Partners from November 1991 to June 1993.

Overall, Theodore Sathananthan has a strong background in finance and operations, with extensive experience in leadership and strategic planning across multiple industries.

Theodore Sathananthan completed their CA Qualification in Accounting and Business/Management at the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia from 1990 to 1992. Prior to that, they pursued a degree in Business with a major in Accountancy at RMIT University from 1986 to 1989. Theodore completed their high school education, obtaining an HSC, at CBC St Josephs College Nth Melb / Pascoe Vale between 1981 and 1985. There is no information available about any education they may have pursued at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.