b'KENNARDS HIRE Since 1948TAKING HIRE HIGHER | 84Right (Left to right) Angela, Angus, Anna, Cam, Andy and Prue Kennard, with Andrew and Kirsty Kovacs and Jackie and Rory Kennard at theseventieth anniversary gala, 2018.Kennards is still humble and family-owned, but breathes capability, scale, and is an iconic Australian construction brand thatis well known everywhere. Manelle Merhi, general manager, marketing and customer experienceSHARING THE GOOD FORTUNEIn 1996, the KHEPTrust was created, developingWhat was different and quite special was into the staff ownership program Kennardsthat employees would be able to increase Hire Equity Participation Program (KHEPP) intheir personal wealth proportionately with the 2001. The program gave long-term employeesfamily, he says. As Andrews wealth grew, he shares in the company. Or skin in the game aswanted his employees to grow their wealth Andy calls it.as well. The generous non-voting shares have been a winner with long-term staff, offering Andys accountant and friend, Adrian Abbott,a good long-term investment with consistent is proud of his role in setting up KHEPP.growth and a competitive dividend rate.'