Early work in Redcliffe
Scott van Iperen grew up in Redcliffe, Queensland. His parents were self-employed in the marine industry.
From a young age, Scott worked picking potatoes on a neighbouring farm. This early work preceded a career that later moved through retail management and logistics.
From trolley attendant to store management
Scott started at Coles as a trolley attendant. He progressed through trainee management and became an Assistant Manager.
He then became Store Manager at Butts SSW Supermarket in Maroochydore. The sequence moved from an entry-level supermarket role through structured management training to responsibility for a store.
Building In Vogue Catering and establishing Kym K Design
Scott was self-employed in catering and hospitality from an early stage of his career. He bought his first takeaway shop in a busy industrial park at Underwood and used it as the operating base for In Vogue Catering. During the same period, he established Kym K Design, a hairdressing and beauty business.
In Vogue Catering managed food-service tenders and provided catering in government, civic and corporate settings, including the Office of the Lord Mayor of Brisbane during Sallyanne Atkinson’s term, Brisbane–Kobe sister-city events, Penfolds, Kaiser Stuhl Wines, Ray White head office, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), Queensland Cement, Tip Top Bakeries and Air India during its Brisbane operation. Scott also catered at functions involving Joh Bjelke-Petersen, the National Party and the Liberal Party.
Sporting background
Separately, Scott has ridden motorcycles since age nine. His competition history spans motocross, trials and enduro, reaching semi-professional level as a national championship contender.
His sporting background also includes squash through junior squads, State League competition and senior A-grade level with a Brisbane team.
Pizza Hut: from Queensland warehouse management to a national role
After selling his catering business, Scott joined Pizza Hut as Queensland Warehouse Manager.
He later became Transport Services Manager in Sydney and progressed to National Logistics Manager. The sequence moved from Queensland warehouse management through transport services to national logistics management.
Boral: logistics and manufacturing during a consolidation period
Scott then joined the Windows Division of Boral Aluminium Products as State Manager Logistics.
During a consolidation period, he was promoted to National Logistics and Manufacturing Manager.
Diamond-industry work across Africa, India and Australia
Scott undertook rough-diamond buying and contract work in Namibia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and South Africa. He also worked in Surat and Mumbai across rough-diamond purchasing, sales, distribution, supply and contract evaluation, together with hands-on Sarin system operation.
A dedicated article explains that operating experience and the relationship between potential polished yield and commercial return.
Career in overview
Scott’s career includes early work in Redcliffe, supermarket management, owner-operated catering, sport, senior logistics leadership and diamond-industry work.