Samantha

Biography

Samantha was appointed CEO in January 2014. Samantha’s career in manufacturing and industry spans more than 25 years. Prior to joining the Association, she was CEO at the Biofuels Association of Australia and has previously held senior executive and Board roles in the Australian automotive and steel industries, including as a former Director on the boards of GM Holden, General Motors Australia and the automotive industry’s peak body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. Samantha’s career has been diverse with roles in corporate affairs, government relations, procurement and quality. She began in BHP’s Research and Steel Divisions, working in manufacturing, strategic technology planning and research, across a range of locations.

Research Interest

Chemistry Australia is the pre-eminent national body representing the $40 billion Australian chemistry industry. The member network represents inputs into almost every value chain in Australia. Chemistry Australia is proud to represent businesses across the entire chemistry value chain including: manufacturers, importers and distributors, logistics and supply chain partners, raw material suppliers, fabricators and compounders, recyclers, research, academia and service providers.