Jason Whitaker

Senior Leadership Role with a focus on Steel Mill Services focusing on process optimization, material handling and quality supply to improve efficiency. Integrating divisions ,embedding daily accountability while building aligned high performing leadership team.

• Established long-term scrap supply contracts , securing A$200 million in annual supply for Future Forgeworks to secure its future. • Developed downstream steel distribution partnerships for finished rebar products valued at A$700 million annually. • Implemented strategic sourcing strategies to enhance revenue growth and ensure a reliable supply chain. • Secured Green Electrons supply from CleanCo QLD to power the Swanbank Steel Mill facility.

• Led the strategic roll-up of multiple Green Recycling assets, achieving 800% revenue growth and capturing 9% market share in a densely competitive market. • In 2022 secured A$30m in funds through equity and debt via a capital raising with the Victorian Business Growth Fund, enabling three successful acquisitions and integration. • Spearheaded the expansion of Green Steel Recyclers, contributing to the circular economy and creating value for stakeholders.

As Managing Director with the team we work diversified revenue streams into three commercially independent divisions, including a railway infrastructure decommissioning division • We Established a 10 year $400m steel supply/offtake contract with Adelaide steel mill Intercast & Forge, leading to the construction of an $18M Green Field processing recycling plant • As a team we transformed the business into a multiple site producer, increasing revenue by 400% over a three-year period

• Monthly negotiation for A$1bn annually processed recycled steel sales .This negotiation set the NSW Scrap Pool price between Sims Metal Management & BlueScope Steel, setting the Australian steel industry materials input price. P&L management • Managed 145 employees, 8 direct reports, 11 operating sites, P&L, supply chain, sales team, safety, HR, and more. • Revenue circa $280m, showcasing strong leadership and strategic decision-making skills.

• Oversaw the overall Australasian strategy and governance for Simsmetal Limited with 750 employees and revenue circa A$1.3 Billion. • Managed the implementation and governance of ANZ budgeted and unbudgeted Capex programme, averaging A$80m annually. • Led key initiatives in Safety/Environment, Finance, and Human Resources to drive operational excellence and compliance.

• Managed P&L and Revenue of A$150M, overseeing 6 divisions, 76 employees, and 50 subcontractors. • Led strategic growth initiatives and development of business, reporting directly to ANZ Managing Director. • Achieved successful industrial relations and ensured efficient operations for Sims Metal Management Limited in Perth, Australia.

Responsible for sales & account management for state metals division - sales revenue circa A$160M. Responsible for the Ferrous trading and quality of steel scrap metal to OneSteel. Responsible for 6 direct Account Managers

During my 12-month training at Birmingham Steel Company producing steel merchant and rebar products, I gained valuable insights into the steel mill services industry. I collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand the impact of steel scrap metal on steel quality and implemented innovative techniques to optimize production processes. This experience honed my skills in process optimization and quality control within the steel manufacturing sector.

Business Administration-Marketing

Associate Diploma of Accountancy