Green Industries SA chief executive named
A longstanding public servant will take on the role of chief executive at South Australia’s circular economy agency.
Josh Wheeler has been named the new chief executive of Green Industries SA (GISA) after the organisation’s former boss Professor Ian Overton stepped down in March.
He has two decades of experience in the South Australian public sector, including eight years at GISA where he was head of governance and corporate business functions prior to his latest appointment.
The new boss counts leading the development and passage of South Australia’s single-use plastics legislation as an achievement.
Prior to GISA, Wheeler worked for the Environment Protection Agency.
He assumes the role tomorrow, having been acting chief executive since March this year.
“I am honoured and excited to continue to perform the role of chief executive of Green Industries SA, and to continue to lead such a dedicated and passionate team,” Wheeler said.
“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.”
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Climate, Environment and Water Minister Susan Close congratulated Wheeler on his appointment.
“Mr Wheeler has the skills, experience and passion necessary to lead the dynamic and high-performing agency Green Industries SA, which contributes to the delivery of SA’s Economic Statement and our net zero commitments through the circular economy,” she said.
“I look forward to continuing to work with Mr Wheeler.”
