GLADSTONE Ports Corporation on Friday announced Craig Haymes as the organisation’s new chief executive officer.
GPC chair Dr Anthony Lynham said Mr Haymes had a reputation for leadership, business operations, project management, sustainability performance, corporate governance and all with a focus on environmental protection and maintaining a safe workplace.
“The corporation is entering an exciting phase and we welcome Craig and his diverse experience,” Dr Lynham said.
“Our operations across the three ports of Rockhampton, Gladstone and Bundaberg are growing and diversifying at an extraordinary rate – hydrogen will be a fundamental part of our port in the near future but we also know that coal and LNG exports will be here for decades to come.”
Dr Lynham said Mr Haymes had more than 30 years of experience in multinational companies including across Australia, Canada and the US.
“He was most recently executive vice-president with Inpex Australia, where he had a lead role in the $60-million Inpex Ichthys LNG Project in the environmentally sensitive area of Darwin Harbour and previously held senior executive positions with ExxonMobil in multiple regions and countries,” Dr Lynham said.
“In addition to Craig’s proven experience with growth and commercial strategies, he also values actively volunteering and participating in the communities in which he lives and works.”
Mr Paul Heagney will continue as acting CEO until Mr Haymes takes up office in May.
