Background
Spalvins, Janis Gunars was born on May 26, 1936 in Riga, Latvia. Arrived in Australia, 1949. Son of Peter Spalvins and Hilda (Dritmanis) Blumentals.
Spalvins, Janis Gunars was born on May 26, 1936 in Riga, Latvia. Arrived in Australia, 1949. Son of Peter Spalvins and Hilda (Dritmanis) Blumentals.
Bachelor in Economic.
Group secretary, director Camelec Group of Companies, South Australia, 1955-1973. Assistant general manager The Adelaide Steamship Company Ltd., 1973-1977, chief general manager, director, 1977-1981, managing director, 1981-1990. Director, chief executive David Jones Ltd., Australia, 1980, Australia, 1988—1991.
Director Macmahon Holdings, Ltd., 1987—1992. Chairman, director Galufo Pty, Ltd., since 1991.
Fellow Australian Institute Management, Australian Society of Certified Public Accountants, Institute Chartered Accountants, Institute Directors, Chartered Institute Secretaries, Cruising Yacht of SA.
Married Cecily Westall Rymill, December 16, 1961. Children: John Rymill and Richard Rymill.