Kim Gebers
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Kim has a diverse portfolio of executive experience delivering operational and safety improvements including engineering, operations, asset management, production, bulk handling, ports, planning, commercial and resources. Previously the General Manager Terminal Operations for Pilbara Ports Authority, Australia’s largest port, he has held senior roles across coal export, general cargo, project cargo, LNG export and other bulk commodity exports, including his time as CEO of Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal. Kim has previously also served as Chairman for the International Coal Exporting Terminal Operators Association. He has a strong record of continuous improvement, development, and innovation to meet emerging trades and demands. Kim’s experience is complemented by a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Business Administration.
Jenelle Druce
Chief Financial Officer
Jenelle Druce is a CPA qualified accountant with three decades of experience within the port industry and Government Owned Corporations (GOC). Jenelle’s experience includes Bundaberg Port Authority prior to their amalgamation with Port of Brisbane Corporation Limited before joining Gladstone Ports Corporation Limited. Jenelle has a reputation for her in-depth analysis and financial solutions with a commitment to making business numbers transparent and accurate for better business decision-making. She is committed to financial performance of the organisation and compliance with all relevant Acts, Standards and Regulations and delivery of all statutory requirements including financial statements and associated disclosures.
Ben Hayden
Executive General Manager Asset Management
With a strong background in Asset Management and Maintenance, Ben offers demonstrable experience across strategic asset planning and management, maintenance, project management, efficiency analysis and technical and business risk assessment with safety and integrity, performance targets and operational excellence as the pillars of his style.
Previously leading the Callide Power Station, he has also been responsible for the development and implementation of the Asset Management System at Gladstone Power Station, which resulted in an Australian Engineering Excellence Award. Ben’s experience is complemented by a Bachelor and Master of Engineering, and a Master of Business Administration.
Sharad Kohli
Executive General Manager Marine Operations
Sharad has over 20 years of experience in the ports & maritime and offers a wealth of Harbour Master experience spanning pilotage, towage, ship vetting, shipping movements, Vessel Traffic System operations, Dredging, Hydrographic surveys, and Port security. In his previous role at Mid-West Ports Authority, Sharad was the Harbour Master at the Port of Geraldton overseeing all marine operations which included approvals for two new ports and execution of major dredging projects. He has led multi-disciplinary teams and engaged stakeholders across internal functional teams as well as external parties such as port operators, shipping agents and government agencies. Sharad’s experience is complemented by a Master Class 1 Certificate and a Master of Business Administration.
Jane Blackbourn
Executive General Manager People
Jane has partnered with executives and leadership teams in all facets of people strategy, performance, talent and development, project and cultural change, workforce strategies and employee relations and specialises in site engagement. She has developed and delivered programs to build organisational and leadership capability and led organisational changes including transformational and cultural change initiatives with Abbot Point Operations, John Holland, BHP, and Rio Tinto.
Jane has port experience from her most recent role as the Human Resources Manager for Abbot Point Operations for over 5 years. Jane’s experience is complemented by Bachelor of Business Management (Human Resources), a Bachelor of Economics and a Master of Employee Relations.
Richard Haward
Executive General Manager Safety & ESG
Richard is a value driven Sustainability and ESG leader with over 20 years’ experience in the port, gas and heavy industry sectors, specialising in sustainability, ESG, climate change, greenhouse gas management, environmental management, regulatory reporting, stakeholder engagement, project management and enterprise risk. Prior to supporting our team at GPC, Richard provided strategic leadership to ESG teams at Origin Energy and Queensland Alumina and collaborated with stakeholders seeking ways to decarbonise the business, developing standard processes and systems to drive consistent and sustainable outcomes. Richard’s experience is complemented by a Bachelor of Technology Analytical & Environmental Chemistry and a Post Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management.