National Sector Managers commence

In July 2009, the Australian Government announced $19.1 million in funding to boost Australian industry participation. As part of this announcement, Industry Capability Network (ICN) received extra funding for the appointment of National Sector Managers.

The primary focus for these roles is the promotion of competitive Australian suppliers to major projects and the communication of opportunities to small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The national sector managers take on a coordination role within ICN and are instrumental in developing their sector within Australia.

The National Sector Managers work with government, industry and local suppliers to help maximise Australian and New Zealand content across key sectors such as clean technologies, health, national broadband network, oil and gas, rail, steel, mining and water.

ICN’s Queensland office is home for two of these positions following the appointment of Andrew Kiloni as the National Sector Manager – Steel and David Roberts as the National Sector Manager – Mining.

The appointment of National Sector Managers in mining and steel is recognition of the sectors’ importance to the national economy and helps support local suppliers within these sectors.   

David and Andrew joined the ICN team in August and are already busy working with the key stakeholders within their sectors. Andrew has extensive managerial experience within the steel and building industries and David has widespread director experience across various companies both nationally and internationally.

Contact details:
Andrew Kiloni: +61 7 3364 0619
David Roberts: +61 7 3364 0606

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