Board and Senior Executives
Board of Directors
Philippe Etienne
Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Independent Non-Executive Director since 29 May 2014, appointed Deputy Chair on 14 June 2023 and appointed Board Chairman on 20 September 2023.
Philippe is a Non-Executive Director of Lynas Rare Earths Limited (since January 2015) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (since 1 October 2019).
Formerly Chief Executive Officer of Orica mining Services, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Innovia Security Pty Ltd (retired September 2014) and Non-Executive Director of Sedgman Limited (February 2015 to November 2015).
Philippe has held a range of other senior executive positions with Orica in Australia, the USA and Germany, including strategy and planning and responsibility for synergy delivery of large-scale acquisitions.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Pharmacology and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed post-graduate qualifications in marketing.
Mark Schubert
CEO and Managing Director
Mark joined Cleanaway as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director in August 2021. Mark was formerly the Executive General Manager, Integrated Gas at Origin Energy for four years. Prior to joining Origin Energy in 2015, Mark held a number of senior positions during an 18-year international career with the Shell Group of companies. He has a track record of operating and transforming major assets, including world class LNG projects and oil refineries.
Mark has Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) degree from the University of Sydney and Masters of Finance and Financial Law from the University of London. Mark is on the advisory board of Women & Leadership Australia.
Samantha Hogg
Independent Non-Executive Director
- Chair of the Human Resources Committee
- Member of the Audit and Risk Committee
Independent Non-Executive Director since 1 November 2019.
Samantha is a Non-Executive Director of IGO Limited (since January 2023).
Samantha was formerly Deputy Chair, Lead Independent Director and Non-Executive Director of Adbri Limited (ceased 1 July 2024), a Non-Executive Director of De Grey Mining Limited (resigned 17 October 2022), Australian Renewable Energy Agency (retired July 2020), TasRail (resigned December 2019), MaxiTRANS Industries Limited (resigned March 2021), Hydro Tasmania (retired August 2021) and Infrastructure Australia (ceased November 2021), former Chair of Marinus Link Pty Ltd (resigned June 2023) and former Chair of Tasmanian Irrigation (resigned December 2022), and formerly a Board member of the National COVID-19 Commission (NCC) Advisory Board (ceased March 2021).
Samantha is an experienced executive with international experience across the transport, infrastructure, energy and resources sectors. She has held senior executive positions at Transurban Group and Western Mining Company across a broad range of portfolios including finance, strategic projects, marketing and corporate services. Her most recent executive role was as the Chief Financial Officer of Transurban Group.
Samantha holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Michael Kelly
Independent Non-Executive Director
- Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee
- Member of Sustainability Committee
Independent Non-Executive Director since 1 December 2021.
Michael is an experienced executive with over 30 years’ experience in finance, corporate strategy, operations and acquisitions across construction materials, building products, resources and media, within Australia and internationally.
Michael is the Chairman of Bombo Group (formerly Cleary Bros Group) and has been an independent director since October 2023. He is a past director of Independent Cement and Lime, Mawson’s and Chairman of Sunstate Cement Ltd from 2014 to 2018.
Michael was Chief Financial Officer of Adbri Ltd from 2010 to 2018 and Executive General Manager of Strategy and Development at Adbri Ltd from 2006 to 2010. Prior to this, Michael held senior positions at Rinker Ltd 2003 to 2006 and at CSR Ltd from 2001 to 2003.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Certified Practising Accountant.
Jackie McArthur
Independent Non-Executive Director
- Chair of the Sustainability Committee
- Member of Human Resources Committee
Independent Non-Executive Director since 1 September 2022.
Jackie is a Non-Executive Director of Orora Limited and Kelsian Group Limited.
Jackie was formerly a Non-Executive Director of Qube Holdings Ltd, Inghams Group Ltd, Blackmores Ltd, Invocare Ltd and Tassal Group Ltd.
Jackie has held various senior executive positions including Managing Director of Martin-Brower ANZ, a global leading distributor and supply chain services provider. She has also held various senior executive positions with McDonalds, both in Australia and overseas, including Vice President of Supply Chain for Asia, Pacific, Middle East and Africa. Ms McArthur has more than 20 years’ experience at executive and board level roles in general management and strategy, supply chain and logistics, operations, brand issues and crisis management, sustainability and climate change, corporate social responsibility, governance, engineering and information technology.
Jackie was the 2016 Telstra NSW Business Woman of the Year and 2016 Telstra Business Women’s Awards – Corporate and Private National Winner. She has completed the INSEAD International Executive Program, has a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Sydney and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Ingrid Player
Independent Non-Executive Director
- Member of the Sustainability Committee
- Member of the Human Resources Committee
Independent Non-Executive Director since 1 March 2021
Ingrid is a Non-Executive Director of Integral Diagnostics Limited (since August 2023), Cogstate Ltd (since August 2019) and Epworth Foundation (since November 2021).
Ingrid was formerly a non-executive director of HealthShare Victoria (ceased 30 June 2024).
Ingrid is an experienced executive with international commercial and regulatory experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, capital developments, risk and sustainability that spans different markets and industries in Australia and Europe. During her executive career she held senior executive roles with Healthscope Ltd, including the positions of Group Executive – Legal, Governance and Sustainability, and General Counsel and Company Secretary. Prior to this, she worked as a lawyer in private practice in Australia and overseas.
Ingrid holds a Bachelor of Economics & Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Clive Stiff
Independent Non-Executive Director
- Member of the Audit & Risk Committee
- Member of the Sustainability Committee
Independent Non-Executive Director since 1 June 2023.
Clive is a Non-Executive Director of Rabobank Australia Limited (since March 2024) and of GrainCorp Limited (since October 2021). He is also a member of the advisory boards of Quantium and of the University of New South Wales Business School.
Clive was formerly a Non-Executive Director of Australian Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Chair of the Australian Food & Grocery Council, Chair of T2 Tea, Non-executive Director of Foodbank NSW & ACT and a member of the Genpact Australian Advisory Council.
Clive has over 35 years of experience in the fast moving consumer goods industry. He was formerly CEO of Unilever Australia & New Zealand, CEO of Procter & Gamble France and previously held other senior executive roles with the company internationally, as well as locally with Goodman Fielder.
Clive holds a Master of Science in Management and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Executive Team
Mark Schubert
CEO and Managing Director
Mark joined Cleanaway as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director in August 2021. Mark was formerly the Executive General Manager, Integrated Gas at Origin Energy for four years. Prior to joining Origin Energy in 2015, Mark held a number of senior positions during an 18-year international career with the Shell Group of companies. He has a track record of operating and transforming major assets, including world class LNG projects and oil refineries.
Mark has Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) degree from the University of Sydney and Masters of Finance and Financial Law from the University of London. Mark is on the advisory board of Women & Leadership Australia.
Paul Binfield
Chief Financial Officer
Paul joined Cleanaway as Chief Financial Officer in February 2021. He has held the CFO role at a number of public companies including Nufarm, Mayne Pharma and Mayne Group. He has broad finance experience having led finance functions in listed and private companies, both in Australia and the United Kingdom. Paul holds a Bachelor of Mathematics and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Tracey Boyes
Executive General Manager, Solid Waste Services
Tracey joined Cleanaway as Executive General Manager, Solid Waste Services in February 2022.
Tracey has broad experience in managing large scale operations, with particular expertise in driving value creation and innovation, HSE and risk management, corporate strategy, and sustainability. Prior to joining Cleanaway, Tracey held a number of senior and executive roles at Origin Energy, Contact Energy and News Corporation.
Tracey holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration majoring in accounting and commercial law and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Dan Last
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Dan joined Cleanaway as General Counsel and Company Secretary in March 2014.
Dan is an experienced General Counsel and Company Secretary with over 20 years experience in law firms and senior in house legal roles.
Prior to joining Cleanaway, Dan was the General Counsel and Company Secretary of Foster’s Group Limited. He has also worked in top tier law firms in Australia and overseas.
Dan has a Bachelor of Laws (Hons), a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Frank Lintvelt
Executive General Manager, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions
Frank was appointed Executive General Manager, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions in November 2019. He first joined Cleanaway in 2013 as Corporate Development Manager and in his current role oversees the group strategy, M&A, innovation, carbon and circularity and select other new growth areas.
Frank has more than 25 years’ experience in senior corporate development, strategy and investment banking roles. Prior to joining Cleanaway, he spent thirteen years in investment banking in London and Sydney, most recently with Morgan Stanley.
Frank holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Masters of Business Administration from York University in Toronto (Canada) and is CPA qualified.
Jade Paterson
Chief People Officer
Jade was appointed Chief People Officer in November 2023. She first joined Cleanaway in November 2022 as Head of People Delivery & Culture.
Jade has more than 16 years’ experience in senior Human Resources and Transformation roles. Prior to joining Cleanaway, she spent 12 years at AusNet Services in various senior Human Resources roles, most recently as General Manager People, Safety & Change and Program Director leading a rectification and business transformation program of work.
Jade is an experienced People & Culture professional with demonstrated success in disrupted and dynamic environments. She has expertise in strategic human resources management, organisational design and transformation, commercial strategy execution and leading teams through complex transformation programs.
Jade holds a Masters of Human Resource Management and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology).
Deborah Peach
Executive General Manager, Health Safety and Environment
Deborah joined Cleanaway in August 2022 as Executive General Manager, Health, Safety and Environment. Deborah joined Cleanaway from Woodside Energy where she most recently held the roles of Vice President Australia Operations Support and Vice President Governance, Risk and Compliance. Prior to that she held executive and senior leadership roles spanning Health, Safety and Environment in the mining, consulting and energy sectors.
Deborah brings to Cleanaway 26 years of HSE expertise in high-risk operational settings with demonstrated success in driving transformational change, aligning businesses with regulatory requirements, practical mitigation of risk, improving performance and strengthening organisational culture. She has a Bachelor of Science (Hons) majoring in Environmental Science and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Deborah is a Board Member of Safer Together WA/NT, a not-for-profit organisation committed to improving safety culture and performance across industry.
Scott Nicholls
Executive General Manager, Liquid Waste and Health Services, Industrial and Waste Services
Scott Nicholls is the Executive General Manager, Environmental and Technical Solutions, and joined Cleanaway in March 2023.
Before joining Cleanaway, Scott was the President of Resources and Industrial for 5 years at Linfox Pty Ltd. Prior to this Scott spent over 15 years with Caltex Australia Ltd where he fulfilled a variety of senior executive roles in strategy, operations and sales.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from the University of Wollongong and has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Preet Brar
Executive General Manager, Energy from Waste, Major Projects & Corporate Affairs
Preet Brar is the Executive General Manager, Energy from Waste, Major Projects & Corporate Affairs. She joined Cleanaway in November 2022 as General Manager, Solid Waste Services Victoria/Tasmania.
Preet has over 20 years’ experience in the waste management industry, with a focus on leading large, complex business functions and influencing policy and government relations. Prior to joining Cleanaway, she spent 17 years at Veolia in various senior executive positions, most recently as Chief Executive Officer for Veolia India and Chief Financial Officer for Veolia Australia and New Zealand.
Preet holds a Masters of Professional Accounting, a Bachelor of Business Administration, Masters of Business Administration and is CPA qualified.
Alex Smith
Executive General Manager – Customer & Commercial
Alex was appointed Executive General Manager, Customer & Commercial in October 2025 and has been in the role of Executive General Manager, Commercial since December 2023. He first joined Cleanaway in August 2017 and has held various senior roles during that time.
Alex has over 15 years experience in Senior Commercial Finance roles, leading finance & pricing divisions, large scale integrations and transformation programs.
Alex holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Macquarie University, is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and has completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School.
