A renewed safety focus, following incidents in its Central Queensland power station, guided CS Energy’s appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer.
Former Orica Group Executive Brian Gillespie takes the reins of the Queensland energy company, which has among its assets the Callide Power Station in Biloela, tomorrow (June 24).
CS Energy Chair Tony Bellas said Mr Gillespie brought a wealth of executive leadership experience from a diverse career spanning the mining, transport, logistics, technology, oil and gas, and health sectors.
“CS Energy has faced significant challenges in recent years, including the Callide C3 and C4 incidents,” Mr Bellas said.
“In response, the Board has committed to a comprehensive cultural transformation to strengthen safety, governance, and accountability.
“Brian’s proven track record in leading high-risk operations with a people-first approach makes him uniquely qualified to drive this change.”
He said most recently, Mr Gillespie served as Group Executive and President of Latin America for Orica, where he led a significant operational and cultural transformation, delivering outstanding safety, employee engagement, and financial outcomes.
“The appointment marks a pivotal moment in CS Energy’s transformation journey. As the Board continues to deliver on its commitment to a safer, better CS Energy, Brian’s leadership will be instrumental in embedding a culture of operational excellence, integrity and transparency.”
