Dimitrios (Jim) Gindidis - Treasurer and Supply Officer

Born in a small town of 500 residents in far north Greece, Jim migrated to Australia in 1968 with his parents where he studied hard, completed an electronics engineering course and embarked on an entrepreneurial journey to financial independence by 50.

After only a few short years of working for the man, Jim left the electronics engineering industry and founded a start-up wholesale food services company that supplied a wide range of quality foods to many of Melbourne’s restaurants and hotels.

Jim’s endearing and outgoing personality, along with his business and financial acumen, soon saw his business grow from a one-man operation (with the help of his wife) to a lucrative business employing 20 staff members and turning over $15 million dollars per annum.

Having established the successful business and becoming an astute investor in real estate and share market derivatives, Jim sold his business at age 48 and is now a self-funded retiree who aspires to travel and mentor others on investing.

As the group's most gregariously amusing larrikin, during the trip, Jim will use his wit and vast experience in the food industry to conduct amusingly boisterous interviews with restaurateurs, chefs and hoteliers to learn about their businesses, different cuisine's, cooking styles and ingredients.

Jim will also act as a character (usually a convict or scoundrel) for reenactments of some of histories most interesting events.

Jim’s favourite quote:

“If you’re not living on the edge, you’re wasting space”

John Carroll - Alan Morgan - Robert Caulfield - Richard Brown