Rob de Fegely
Forestry Tasmania has a new chairman. Almost six months after former Forestry boss Bob Annels stepped down, Rob de Fegely has assumed the role. Sources: Timberbiz, The Mercury
“Mr de Fegely has 36 years of experience in the Australian forestry industry,” Forestry Minister Peter Gutwein said.
“Mr de Fegely is a co-chair of the Commonwealth Government’s Forest Industry Advisory Council and national president of the Institute of Foresters of Australia, a past director of VicForests, and was previously the non-executive chairman of Cape York Timber.
“Mr de Fegely is a registered professional forester and has a bachelor of science degree from the Australian National University and master of science (forest business management) from Aberdeen University in the UK.”
Mr Gutwein said Mr de Fegely had extensive project and consulting experience with both Government and corporate clients throughout Australia and New Zealand and had travelled and worked extensively throughout Asia and North America.
Mr de Fegely was selected by an appointment panel consisting of the interim FT chairman Dr Dan Norton, Treasury secretary Tony Ferrall and State Growth secretary Kim Evans.
Mr Gutwein thanked Dr Norton, “who stepped into the role at short notice and has provided some important insights and stability for the business during a time of transition”
