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James Kostarakis – Deputy Chair

GAICD

James Kostarakis is the Managing Director of Fastrac Foodservice which was established in 1991; a second-generation family owned and operated Foodservice Distributor in Victoria. Mr Kostarakis has worked in many roles including sales, marketing, purchasing, supplier negotiations, corporate governance, compliance, finance, as well as logistics and warehousing. In more recent years, Mr Kostarakis has guided his business through territory expansion and a business acquisition, which has provided them rapid growth and strong strategic position throughout regional Victoria. Mr Kostarakis was appointed to the Board in October 2020 and is part of the next generation of Foodservice Professionals that is passionate about the industry. Mr Kostarakis is a member of the Finance Risk and Audit Committee and brings a dynamic perspective to our board and its Members.