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Sustainable Timber Tas CEO to step down

Sustainable Timber Tasmania CEO Steve Whiteley will retire at the conclusion of his current term. STT’s General Manager Operations Greg Hickey will take over as acting Chief Executive Officer effective from 1 July. Source: Timberbiz STT chairman Rob de Fegely said Mr Whiteley had successfully guided the organisation through a period of significant transformation. “His vision and commitment have been instrumental in positioning the organisation for long-term success,” Mr de Fegely said. “On behalf of the Board, I extend our sincere thanks for his outstanding contribution.” Mr de Fegely said that Mr Hickey brings extensive experience in Tasmania’s forest industry and is exceptionally well-placed to lead the organisation during this transition. “Supported by the executive team, Mr Hickey will provide stability and direction as the Board undertakes a national recruitment process for a permanent Chief Executive Officer,” he said. “Sustainable Timber Tasmania enters this new chapter with strong momentum and remains focused on delivering sustainable outcomes for Tasmania’s public production forests, while continuing to provide value to the Tasmanian community.” Australian Forest Products Association CEO Diana Hallam paid tribute to Mr Whiteley. “On behalf of Australia’s forest industries, I congratulate Steve on his career that has included more than 40 years of dedicated service to STT, the broader industry, as well as service as an Independent Director on the AFPA Board since 2018,” she said. “It was clear to me when I joined AFPA last year as someone new to the industry, that Steve was a well-respected industry leader who provided a steady hand, vision and commitment to the management of STT, as well as quality advice to the rest of the industry through his role on the AFPA Board. “It’s no surprise to me that Steve’s leadership has been instrumental to positioning STT for long-term success and I particularly thank him for his advice, insights and contribution with regards to Tasmanian forestry and human resources matters for AFPA.”