The ASX Corporate Governance Council Recommendations recommend that the chairperson be independent. Ross Johnston is considered independent by the board under the guidelines as set out.

Mr Johnston is an extensively experienced executive having worked both internationally and domestically with Lend Lease for fifteen years. Ross had been the National General Manager, Property & Facilities and then Chief Executive Officer, Spotless Australian Services, the Australian arm of Spotless Group Limited (ASX : SPT).

Mr Johnston has a focus on strategic development and brings his skills in building and repositioning major businesses to BSA.