Adrian Hatch has been appointed as the new chief executive of ForestrySA.
Hatch will replace chief executive Islay Robertson, who is set to leave ForestrySA on 15 August 2013, after three years at the helm.
Announcing the appointment, ForestrySA board chairman Ian Kowalick said Hatch currently holds the position of general manager – commercial after joining ForestrySA four years ago.
Prior to this he held a number of senior positions within the forestry and timber processing industries within Australia and overseas.
Hatch’s commercial skills are well suited to manage the business as a plantation owner in the Mount Lofty Ranges and Mid North, and service provider to OneFortyOne Plantations Pty Ltd in the Green Triangle.
Speaking on behalf of the board and in welcoming Hatch to his new role, Kowalick said: “His experience and capabilities will enable him to lead ForestrySA successfully in its future role.”
