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Sugar mill chairman to hang up hat

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Darren Harney will hang up his Isis Central Sugar Mill Chairman hat as he retires from his position on the Board of Directors this month.

Lifelong Childers farmer Darren Harney will hang up his Isis Central Sugar Mill Chairman hat as he retires from his position on the Board of Directors this month.

Mr Harney completed his boiler maker trade at the Mill and has served on the Board for 22 years.

He said the local sugar industry had a strong history and a lot to look forward to, guided by the current Board of Directors.

The Mill crushed its second highest throughput tonnage of 1.423mt during the 2022 season.

“When I was elected Chairman in November 2020, I vowed that we would get back to basics, and focus on increasing our supply and making the Mill as efficient as it can be,” Mr Harney said.

“I believe we have made significant progress on that front.

“I am particularly pleased we have resolved the Maryborough Cane Supply Agreement during my tenure.”

“I thank my fellow Directors for their service, and have every confidence in their ability to ensure ICSM’s ongoing success.

“The company is in good hands.”

ICSM CEO Peter Hawe said Mr Harney’s decision to retire before the end of his term was a planned transition by the Board.

“The Board is accepting of Darren’s decision to retire to focus on his family business, and wish him the very best,” he said.

“Darren is to be commended for his 22 years of diligent service to the Mill and local sugar industry.

“His steady hand guided the company through what have been some very difficult years.”

Directors subsequently conducted a skills audit to ascertain where the Board could be strengthened.

Mr Hawe said the Board was delighted Bundaberg corporate communications consultant and political advisor, Debbie Leis, had accepted their invitation to fill the casual director vacancy created by Mr Harney’s retirement.

“Mrs Leis has three decades of experience in business and all three levels of government,” he said.

“She is a managing director of two local businesses.

“She will add a different and welcome skill set to the Board, bringing fresh ideas and new perspectives.”

Mrs Leis will stand for formal election by shareholders at the 2023 Annual General Meeting.

The Board will elect and announce a new Chairman in due course.

Isis Central Sugar Mill
Isis Central Sugar Mill

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