ForestWorks has welcomed three new Directors to our Board: Colin McCulloch, Mark Nelson and Leo Skourdoumbis.
Antoinette Hewitt (who performs the role of Company Secretary for ForestWorks) said Colin, Mark and Leo join ForestWorks’ ongoing Directors Jane Calvert, Tony Price and Craig Smith, bringing a depth of industry experience and expertise to the Board.
“The new Board met on 30th May and 30th June to contribute their industry knowledge, expertise and time to guide the strategic direction and governance of ForestWorks.”
“The Board were very appreciative of the efforts and contributions of the outgoing Chair of ForestWorks, Julie George and Directors Todd Loydell and Scott Whicker for their service to ForestWorks,” said Antoinette.
Colin has considerable experience in the forest industry, particularly in harvesting and haulage contracting. His previous roles include Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Australian Forest Contractors Association (AFCA). He also played a leading role in the presentation of AusTimber 2008 and was Chairman of AusTimber 2012. Colin is currently the Project Manager at the Arbre Forest Industries Training and Careers Hub. Across his various roles in the industry, Colin has made a significant contribution to supporting skills development of employees and improving safety in the workplace. In 2016, Colin was inducted to the Australian Forest Contractors Hall of Fame, recognising the significant contribution he has made to the growth and development of industry.
Mark is a human resources and industrial relations specialist with 25 years’ experience working across various industries. For the past nine years Mark has been with Australian Paper and is currently the General Manager Human Resources. Mark has direct knowledge about the needs and challenges of attracting and developing the skills for a large, complex and diverse regional workforce. Prior to this role he was an independent consultant for a wide range of clients including Carter Holt Harvey.
Leo has many years’ experience supporting the forest, wood, timber, furnishing and building products industries. His experience includes 25 years with the CFMEU, in roles including information management, employee representation and Branch Secretary of the Federated Furnishing Trades Society (FFTS). He also played a central role in the integration of CFMEU-FFTS and CFMEU Forestry Furnishing Building Products & Manufacturing Division (FFPD). Leo brings to ForestWorks a strong understanding of skills issues and challenges across all sectors of the industry. He is currently the Division’s National Senior Assistant Secretary, and is also Vice-President of the CFMEU.