GPC Appoints New CEO (Australia)

Gladstone Ports Corporation has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, Craig Doyle, to commence with the corporation on Monday 16 September 2013.

Craig has held numerous senior roles and is currently the Executive General Manager (equivalent to CEO level) for Wilmar, Australia’s ‘largest sugar milling’ and renewable energy from biomass cogeneration’ company, with responsibility for revenue of ~$1.3B per annum and 2,300 employees.

Craig is also the Global Technical Head of Sugar for Wilmar’s International owner.

Gladstone Ports Corporation Chairman, Mark Brodie, said, “Craig has extensive experience in manufacturing and logistics based businesses, including shipping and large freight management.

“He has a proven track record and reputation for achieving high levels of performance and results, and I am certain that Craig’s wealth of experience, leadership style and energy will be of enormous benefit to GPC as we enter a new period of exponential growth.”

Mr Brodie took the opportunity to again acknowledge and thank outgoing CEO Leo Zussino for his dedicated service to GPC, in his capacity as CEO and former Chairman of the GPC Board.

“Leo has generously agreed to avail himself for a period of time to facilitate a smooth transition and handover for Craig as the new CEO, in accordance with business needs,” he said.|

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Press Release, July 31, 2013