SACOME CEO Jason Kuchel to step down at end of November
Jason Kuchel, CEO of SACOME, has informed the SACOME Council of his decision to step down as CEO at the end of November 2016.
Jason has been CEO of SACOME for almost ten years and has seen many changes within the resources sector during this time. He has worked throughout this period to enhance the Chamber as the peak resources industry body and maintain its relevance to members, key stakeholders and the community.
In the early years of his tenure, Jason was responsible for building up SACOME after a depressed period in the sector and significantly expanded the membership base by attracting many service companies to SACOME and recognising their important role as industry partners to the resources sector.
Jason has also played an important part in supporting exploration in South Australia through direct advocacy for the Exploration Development Incentive and the South Australian Government PACE program. His push for greater opportunity and initiatives were a key part in influencing the set-up of the SA Nuclear Royal Commission initiative.
Terry Burgess, President of SACOME said, "Jason has been an active promoter of the mining, oil & gas and resources service sectors in South Australia. His focus on policy and advocacy has held him in good stead with members, regulators, Government and the community".
"The focus on community is reflected in many of the very successful SACOME functions and initiatives, and also the new Resourcing SA Journal, which Jason and the SACOME Directors developed in 2015. In addition, he has actively supported the development of the Women in Resources SA committee and its incorporation into SACOME, and partnered with Global Maintenance Upper Spencer Gulf to hold the largest annual conference in rural South Australia. The Dirt TV program whereby high school students are encouraged to make films on the uses and benefits of mining and oil & gas is a prime example of an excellent initiative under Jason’s leadership".
Terry Burgess added "Jason leaves SACOME in a strong financial position with an experienced and very effective team, led by Directors Nigel Long, Megan Andrews and John Cocks, who are more than capable of carrying the Chamber through this transition period".
The SACOME Council has commenced a search for a new CEO through Justin Hinora of Henders Consulting. The Council appreciates Jason's agreement to make himself available to handover to the new appointee, if necessary early into 2017.
SACOME Council Executive Committee
Jason Kuchel, CEO of SACOME, has informed the SACOME Council of his decision to step down as CEO at the end of November 2016.
Jason has been CEO of SACOME for almost ten years and has seen many changes within the resources sector during this time. He has worked throughout this period to enhance the Chamber as the peak resources industry body and maintain its relevance to members, key stakeholders and the community.
In the early years of his tenure, Jason was responsible for building up SACOME after a depressed period in the sector and significantly expanded the membership base by attracting many service companies to SACOME and recognising their important role as industry partners to the resources sector.
Jason has also played an important part in supporting exploration in South Australia through direct advocacy for the Exploration Development Incentive and the South Australian Government PACE program. His push for greater opportunity and initiatives were a key part in influencing the set-up of the SA Nuclear Royal Commission initiative.
Terry Burgess, President of SACOME said, "Jason has been an active promoter of the mining, oil & gas and resources service sectors in South Australia. His focus on policy and advocacy has held him in good stead with members, regulators, Government and the community".
"The focus on community is reflected in many of the very successful SACOME functions and initiatives, and also the new Resourcing SA Journal, which Jason and the SACOME Directors developed in 2015. In addition, he has actively supported the development of the Women in Resources SA committee and its incorporation into SACOME, and partnered with Global Maintenance Upper Spencer Gulf to hold the largest annual conference in rural South Australia. The Dirt TV program whereby high school students are encouraged to make films on the uses and benefits of mining and oil & gas is a prime example of an excellent initiative under Jason’s leadership".
Terry Burgess added "Jason leaves SACOME in a strong financial position with an experienced and very effective team, led by Directors Nigel Long, Megan Andrews and John Cocks, who are more than capable of carrying the Chamber through this transition period".
The SACOME Council has commenced a search for a new CEO through Justin Hinora of Henders Consulting. The Council appreciates Jason's agreement to make himself available to handover to the new appointee, if necessary early into 2017.
SACOME Council Executive Committee
- Terry Burgess - President
- Greg Hall - Vice President
- Mike Flynn - Vice President
- Jacqui McGill - Executive Committee Member
