Board and Senior Executives

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

Independent Non-Executive Director since 1 March 2013 and was appointed Chairman on 30 September 2016.

Mark is the Chairman of Downer EDI Limited (since October 2021) and a Non-Executive Director of Ampol Limited (since April 2018). Formerly the Executive Chairman of Manufacturing Australia Limited (retired September 2017), the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Adelaide Brighton Limited (retired May 2014) and Non-Executive Director of Virgin Australia Holdings Limited (resigned January 2020) and Infigen Energy (retired August 2020).

Mark has over 40 years of experience in the building materials and related industries, including roles such as Managing Director of Blue Circle Cement in the United Kingdom and senior management positions within the CSR group of companies in Australia and the United Kingdom.

He holds a Bachelor of Science (Ceramic Engineering), Masters of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) and a Graduate Diploma in Management.

Independent Non-Executive Director since 29 May 2014.

Philippe is a Non-Executive Director of Lynas Corporation Limited (since January 2015) and Aristocrat Leisure Limited (since 1 October 2019).

Formerly, the 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). A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed post-graduate qualifications in marketing.

Mike is the Chairman of Horizon Oil Limited (since November 2018). Mike was formerly Chairman of Downer EDI Limited (resigned September 2021), of Roc Oil Company Limited (resigned December 2014) and Non-Executive Director of Santos Limited (resigned May 2014), and former Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Lynas Corporation (resigned 30 September 2020).

Mike has significant experience within industrial (BP), including President and General Manager of BP Exploration Australia. He holds a Masters in Science, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Independent Non-Executive Director since 1 November 2019.

Samantha is a Non-Executive Director of Hydro Tasmania (since August 2015) and Infrastructure Australia (since April 2019), a Board member of National COVID-19 Commission (NCC) Advisory Board, and Chair of Tasmanian Irrigation.

Samantha was formerly a Non-Executive Director of Australian Renewable Energy Agency (retired July 2020), TasRail (resigned December 2019) and MaxiTRANS Industries Limited (resigned 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.

Independent Non-Executive Director since 1 March 2021

Ingrid Player is a Non-Executive Director at Cogstate Ltd (since August 2019) and HealthShare Victoria (since January 2021).

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. She has held senior executive roles with Healthscope Ltd, including the former positions of Group Executive – Legal, Governance and Sustainability, and General Counsel and Company Secretary.

Ingrid holds a Bachelor of Economics & Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.

Independent Non-Executive Director since 1 April 2012.

He currently serves as an Industry Advisor to Australian Super (effective October 2019), Chairman Silk Logistics Holdings Limited [ASX:SLH] (formerly Marrakech Road Pty Ltd) (effective July 2020), and Faethm.ai Pty Ltd. (effective February 2020).

Formerly, he was a Non Executive Director of Ovato Limited and Zoom2U Technologies, Managing Director of Service Stream Limited, Chairman of AUX Investments (jointly owned by Qantas and Australia Post), Chairman of Star Track Express, Director of Sai Cheng Logistics (China), Director of Asia Pacific Alliance (HK) and Head of Corporate Development at Australia Post.

Terry has significant operations and corporate development experience across Industrial, Resources and Consumer Services sectors including 20 years in senior management roles in BHP (Minerals, Steel and Transport/Logistics).

Independent Non-Executive Director since 1 April 2011.

Formerly he was Non‑Executive Director of K&S Corporation Ltd (resigned 26 November 2019), Non‑Executive Director of Crowe Horwath Australasia Limited (resigned January 2015) and Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Limited (resigned May 2014) and Trustee of the Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust (retired November 2016).

Ray has significant corporate and financial experience in the areas of strategy, acquisitions, treasury and capital raisings, and was Chief Financial Officer of Smorgon Steel Limited Group for 11 years. He holds tertiary qualifications in Commerce. He is a Fellow of CPA Australia and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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

Chris joined Cleanaway in February 2020 as Executive General Manager, Growth & Customer.

Prior to joining Cleanaway, Chris held several senior positions at Orica over more than 20 years including Vice President – Asia, Chief Transformation Officer, Vice President – Commercial.

Chris has a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Mathematics & Computer Science, having graduated with distinction at Swinburne University.

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 the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand.

Johanna joined Cleanaway in May 2014 and was appointed Executive General Manager, Human Resources in December 2015.

Johanna has more than ten years human resources experience gained in senior and executive roles. Prior to joining Cleanaway, Johanna was the Director People & Culture of TSC Group Holdings.

She has also worked across a number of industry sectors including fire and electronic security, plumbing and HVAC and hospitality.

Johanna has a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management, holds Post Graduate qualifications in Employee Relations and Human Resources Management from the University of Melbourne and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Michael joined Cleanaway in March 2018 as Executive General Manager, Integration. Before joining Cleanaway, Michael was a Senior Vice President in McKinsey & Company’s transformation practice.

Michael has spent more than 20 years in executive roles, including seven years at ANZ Bank where he led the mortgages business and business improvement program; and 12 years at General Electric (GE), responsible for the trailer and fleet leasing businesses in both Australia and Mexico.

He also served as the Global Lean Six Sigma Leader across 54 countries for one of GE’s largest divisions.

Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Harvard University and a Masters of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management.

Mark joined Cleanaway as Executive General Manager, Enterprise Services in February 2014 and was appointed Executive General Manager, Solid Waste Services in August 2017.

Mark has more than 15 years operational experience gained in senior and executive roles. He has worked across Australia and Asia Pacific to integrate complex business models and has extensive transformation experience across all business disciplines.

Prior to joining Cleanaway, Mark held a number of general management roles at Australia Post, most recently as General Manager for the International business. Mark holds qualifications in Information Technology.

Brendan joined Cleanaway in September 2014. Brendan has more than 35 years of experience as a finance professional, mainly in the mining, steel and energy sectors. His career includes 26 years at BHP in finance, including as Vice President Finance Carbon Steel, CFO for both the Stainless Steel Materials and Nickel businesses and Global Lead Risk Management & Audit. Since leaving BHP, Brendan has held CFO roles, most recently as CFO for Inova Resources (previously named Ivanhoe Australia).

Brendan has a Bachelor of Business, is a member of CPA Australia and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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 was appointed Executive General Manager, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions in November 2019. He first joined Cleanaway in 2013 as Corporate Development Manager, has since been Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and more recently added strategy to his responsibilities.

Frank has more than 20 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.

Tim joined Cleanaway as Executive General Manager, Liquid Waste and Health Services in August 2018. Prior to joining Cleanaway, Tim was the CEO for Tomra Cleanaway, the network operator for the NSW Container Deposit Scheme. He has held various senior executive roles including CEO for Dexion Group and Divisional Chief Executive at Fletcher Building.

Tim has over 20 years experience in manufacturing industries across Australia and New Zealand, holds a Bachelor of Business, Accountancy and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand. Tim also completed the Advanced Management Program at Wharton.