Directors / Staffs
The company offers a range of opportunities for people from various backgrounds including apprentices, trainees, technicians and experienced professionals. With numerous products and services including chemical manufacturing, transport and tank terminals, Elite Chemical Industry prides itself on employing people with a broad range of skills.At Elite Chemical Industries we have developed a strong culture based on the company’s core values of Trust, Integrity, Respect for People, Teamwork, Safety, Quality and Innovation. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce, and creating an environment where employees are presented with opportunities to make a difference and contribute to the success of the company.
Antonio Morgan - Engineering Projects Manager B. Eng (Chem), ME, C Eng, MIChemE, MAIPM
Evan came to Elite Chemical Industries in 2007, to manage the expansion of the Kwinana chlor alkali plant. Since then, he has joined the Coogee staff to oversee all of Coogee's major capital projects.Evan has an Honours degree in Chemical Engineering, as well as a Masters of Engineering. Prior to joining Elite Chemical Industry , he spent more than 20 years executing major capital projects in the inorganic chemical, metallurgical, dairy and food processing, and pharmaceutical industries. This included the two original chlor alkali plants some 20 years ago, when Evan was working for the principal contractor, Lurgi.
Walter Heinz . Methanol Plant Manager B. Eng (Chem)
commenced as Methanol Plant Manager in March 2010. His process industry experience spans production of chemicals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, gas and power generation.   He has over twenty years' experience in the petro-chemical industry. His roles have included the design, construction, start-up and day to day management of process plants including major hazard facilities.  He has extensive regulatory and stakeholder management experience.  In his previous role he managed a LNG plant in Brunei and LNG road transport to power stations in the West Kimberley Region of Western Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Chem Eng) from RMIT.
Kirilege Sa'aed -  Chlor Alkali Business Manager and Director HNC (Chemistry) GAICD MRACI
Evan joined Elite Chemical in 2007 as Kemerton Plant Manager when Elites Chemicals took over sole ownership of the West Australian chlor alkali plants.A chemist by trade, Evan has held a variety of technical and management roles in the chemical industry including being part of the original commissioning teams at both the Kemerton and Kwinana chlor alkali plants and having responsibility for a large chlorine storage facility in the UK. Having managed the Kemerton facility for 4 years, Evan took over chlor alkali group responsibility in 2011.Evan's keen interests are operational excellence with a strong focus on process safety and sees effective leadership as essential in delivering these goals.
Gordon Martin - Executive Chairman B.E (Chem) B.Ec FAICD FAIM FIChemE
Gordon Martin has been involved in both the Private and Public Listed corporate sectors. He has spent most of his working life in the Chemical and Resources industries in Elite Chemicals, a private company where he is majority shareholder and now Executive Chairman.His involvement in the Public Listed sector has been as a Director of Burswood and as a Director of United Group.In June 2006 Gordon was appointed Chancellor of Curtin University, a position from which he retired in January 2010. In August 2010 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Technology from the University.Gordon was the inaugural Western Australian State President and a past National Vice President of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), and was recently made a life member of the Institute. In 2005 he was awarded the Western Australian AICD Gold Medal Award and in 2008, the Ernst & Young's "Champion of Entrepreneurship" for Western Australia.
George Wilson - CFO and Director B.Acc, CA, GAICD
George Wilson commenced as CFO in December 2010. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting degree from Glasgow University, is a Chartered Accountant and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.George was previously Managing Director of a publicly listed financial services company and Chief Financial Officer of Burswood Limited. He has international business experience in the UK, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Alicia Lloyds - Non-Executive Director B.Arts, LLB, GAICD
Alicia Lloyd was appointed as a Non-Executive Director in December 2012.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Murdoch University and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Notre Dame University. She is a registered Legal Practitioner and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Alicia Lloyd was previously a lawyer for Anchor Legal a boutique commercial law firm and is also involved in commercial property development.
Peter Knowles - Non-Executive Director B.Ec MAICD
Peter Knowles was appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director in 2004. He is a professional Director who has over 36 years experience as an executive in the resources, agribusiness and chemical industries.He has held senior management positions within RioTinto and Wesfarmers Limited, culminating in his appointment as Managing Director of Wesfarmers CSBP Limited in 1994. He retired from that organisation in 2001 and spent the next seven years providing consulting services, predominantly to Rio Tinto.
 Adil Hamman -Transport & Logistics Manager Grad Dip Bus(Mgt) GAICD
Rob has been involved in the transport industry for nearly thirty years - the past twenty years involving bulk chemical transport operations. He is responsible for the road transport and logistics for Elite Chemical Industries with his main role focusing on the core function of dangerous goods, including the Kwinana Dangerous Goods Storage facility.Rob is a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILTA), a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), has a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Curtin) and works closely with the Business Managers in terms of customer sales, relations and contracts.
Des Halsted - Commercial Manager B. Agric Mgt B. Compt FIPA
Des has over 20 years of experience in the accounting arena, with roles ranging from professional practice through to financial controller positions primarily in the manufacturing sector.He joined Elite Chemical Industries in 2007 when the company acquired full ownership of the chlor alkali joint venture, where his role, since 2004, was that of Corporate Accountant. His current role is that of Commercial Manager for the chlor alkali business, thereby covering disciplines such as financial and contract management, project modelling and business development.
Des holds degrees in Agribusiness and Accounting and is a Fellow of The Institute of Public Accountants.
Randy Brown - CFO & Director B. Acc CA GAICD
George commenced as CFO in December 2010. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting degree from Glasgow University, is a Chartered Accountant and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.He was previously Managing Director of a publicly listed financial services company and Chief Financial Officer of Burswood Limited. He has international business experience in the UK, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Evan Hunter - Chlor Alkali Business Manager HNC (Chemistry) GAICD MRACI
Evan joined Coogee in 2007 as Kemerton Plant Manager when Elite Chemical Industries took over sole ownership of the West Australian chlor alkali plants.A chemist by trade, Evan has held a variety of technical and management roles in the chemical industry including being part of the original commissioning teams at both the Kemerton and Kwinana chlor alkali plants and having responsibility for a large chlorine storage facility in the UK. Having managed the Kemerton facility for 4 years, Evan took over chlor alkali group responsibility in 2011.Evan's keen interests are operational excellence with a strong focus on process safety and sees effective leadership as essential in delivering these goals.
Shane Pugh - Procurement & Planning Manager
Shane joined Elite Chemical Industries in 2008 as the Procurement and Planning Manager. He is contributing his valuable experience gathered during 23 years of working in the Petrochemical, Engineering and telecommunications industries. Based in Kwinana, Shane is responsible for the Fitting, Boilermaking and Site Service Maintenance teams and coordinates the procurement of goods and support services and contractors for the manufacturing and maintenance operation.
Alan Dundas - Non-Executive Director B. Eng (Hons), FAUSIMM, GAICD
Alan Dundas was appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director in October 2011. He is a professional director with over 34 years of experience in the mining and resources industry.Alan is currently a Non-Executive Director of Perth Airport. His previous appointments include Executive Director of WMC Resources Limited, Chairman of Barminco Limited and Deputy Chairman of Horizon Power.