New Chief Executive appointed for GISA
- Corporate
October 03, 2024
The Board of Green Industries SA is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Josh Wheeler as the new Chief Executive of Green Industries SA.
Presiding Member, Nikki Govan said today "On behalf of the Board of Green Industries SA, I congratulate Mr Wheeler on his appointment".
Mr Wheeler has demonstrated himself as a leader at Green Industries SA and in the public sector. He is assuming the role at an important time – as we are developing the next statewide strategy to outline actions to drive South Australia’s transition to a circular economy over 2025 to 2030. The Board and I look forward to continuing to work with Mr Wheeler, the agency and the government in furthering the circular economy’s contribution to the state’s economy.
Mr Wheeler has been acting Chief Executive of GISA since March 2024, and was previously head of the agency’s governance and corporate business services since 2021. The Board acknowledge that Mr Wheeler brings significant experience to the role leading the agency tasked with driving South Australia’s transition to a circular economy under the Green Industries SA Act 2004.
Mr Wheeler has two decades of experience in the South Australian public sector, including eight years at GISA heading corporate functions and contributing to circular economy policy development and implementation – including leading the development and passage of South Australia’s single-use plastics legislation. He has experience from roles at the state’s environmental regulator – the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) – and several other agencies since joining the public sector through the government’s traineeship program 20 years’ ago.
"I am honoured and excited to continue to perform the role of Chief Executive of Green Industries SA, and to be able to lead such a dedicated and passionate team. I am committed to a sustainable future for South Australia, and look forward to building on the agency’s strong legacy of achievements in resource recovery and developing this leadership into all areas of the circular economy", said Mr Wheeler.
Mr Wheeler assumes the role on 4 October 2024.
