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Christopher Smerdon
Chief Executive Officer at
Vectra Corp. Ltd.
Net worth: 16 M $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
Christopher David Smerdon was the founder of Protech Australasia Pty Ltd. founded in 1984 where he held the title of Managing Director for a year.
Currently, he is the Managing Director at Vectra Corp.
Ltd. and a Director at Kangaroo Island Sealink Pty Ltd., Coachlines of Australia Pty Ltd., Teriga Pty Ltd., Tourism & Allied Holdings Pty Ltd., Aquaport Corp.
Pty Ltd., Environmental Energy Australia Pty Ltd., and a Member of the Australian Institute of Co. Directors.
In the past, he was a Non-Executive Director at Papyrus Australia Ltd. from 2004 to 2011, a Director at South Australian Motor Sport Board, and a Non-Executive Director at Kelsian Group Ltd. from 2004 to 2023.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/08/2025 | 5,118,923 ( 1.88% ) | 16 M $ | 30/06/2026 |
Christopher Smerdon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Vectra Corp. Ltd.
 Vectra Corp. Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Kangaroo Island Sealink Pty Ltd.
 Kangaroo Island Sealink Pty Ltd. Kangaroo Island Sealink Pty Ltd., operating under the Sealink brand and part of the Kelsian Group, is a marine transport and tourism provider with over 30 years of experience. The company is based in Adelaide, Australia. The company offers passenger, vehicle, and freight ferry services connecting the mainland to 16 island destinations nationwide, including Kangaroo Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island, North Stradbroke Island, Rottnest Island, and others across several Australian states and the Northern Territory. Sealink operates a fleet of over 140 vessels, including high-speed catamarans, dining and hospitality vessels, and low and green-emission ferries powered by hydrogen and electric technologies. In addition to ferry operations, Sealink provides marine services such as private and group charters, sightseeing and dining cruises, resort management, multi-day tours, and marine infrastructure solutions. The company’s tourism offerings are unified under the Brilliant Travels platform, providing integrated travel experiences. Sealink engages with communities through job creation, economic opportunities, charitable partnerships, and a national sponsorship program, and supports indigenous reconciliation and environmental sustainability through various initiatives and certifications. | Director/Board Member | 20/12/2010 |
Coachlines of Australia Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | 12/07/2011 |
Teriga Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
 Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Tourism & Allied Holdings Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Aquaport Corp. Pty Ltd.
 Aquaport Corp. Pty Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures filtered water coolers | Director/Board Member | - |
Environmental Energy Australia Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Christopher Smerdon
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| KELSIAN GROUP LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 24/10/2023 |
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Connections
88
1st degree connections
12
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
Papyrus Australia Ltd.
 Papyrus Australia Ltd. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals Develops technology that converts the waste trunk of the banana palm into forest wood products | Non-Energy Minerals |
Australian Institute of Co. Directors
Australian Institute of Co. Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Commercial Services |
Vectra Corp. Ltd.
Vectra Corp. Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology services | Technology Services |
Protech Australasia Pty Ltd. | |
South Australian Motor Sport Board | |
Kangaroo Island Sealink Pty Ltd.
Kangaroo Island Sealink Pty Ltd. Kangaroo Island Sealink Pty Ltd., operating under the Sealink brand and part of the Kelsian Group, is a marine transport and tourism provider with over 30 years of experience. The company is based in Adelaide, Australia. The company offers passenger, vehicle, and freight ferry services connecting the mainland to 16 island destinations nationwide, including Kangaroo Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island, North Stradbroke Island, Rottnest Island, and others across several Australian states and the Northern Territory. Sealink operates a fleet of over 140 vessels, including high-speed catamarans, dining and hospitality vessels, and low and green-emission ferries powered by hydrogen and electric technologies. In addition to ferry operations, Sealink provides marine services such as private and group charters, sightseeing and dining cruises, resort management, multi-day tours, and marine infrastructure solutions. The company’s tourism offerings are unified under the Brilliant Travels platform, providing integrated travel experiences. Sealink engages with communities through job creation, economic opportunities, charitable partnerships, and a national sponsorship program, and supports indigenous reconciliation and environmental sustainability through various initiatives and certifications. | |
Kelsian Group Ltd.
 Kelsian Group Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Provides travel services | Consumer Services |
Coachlines of Australia Pty Ltd. | |
Teriga Pty Ltd. | |
Tourism & Allied Holdings Pty Ltd. | |
Aquaport Corp. Pty Ltd.
Aquaport Corp. Pty Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures filtered water coolers | Producer Manufacturing |
Environmental Energy Australia Pty Ltd. |
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