Tony Chafer
- GAICD
- Chief Executive Officer
Tony was appointed as CGL's CEO in 2008. Prior to this, Tony was CEO of the Ord Irrigation Co-operative and previously was employed in management roles with the Water Corporation in various locations throughout the North West of Western Australia. In 2017, Tony was elected to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley council and was appointed Vice President. Tony is also the Director of Gelganyem Investments Pty Ltd and a member of the State’s Ord Expansion Projects’ Community Reference Group Task Force.
Mat Dear
- Chief Operations Officer
Mat was appointed as CGL's COO in 2019. Concurrently, Mat is also General Manager / COO at Ord Irrigation Co-operative. Working in a part-time capacity at present with CGL, Mat has since commenced on the delivery of key operational projects for CGL, including the business expansion opportunities within Wyndham and Kununurra. Mat's expertise lay in IT, communications and systems technology. He also possesses strong capabilities in developing pragmatic operational and compliance management systems. In 2017, Mat was elected to the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley council.
Sarah McKay
- B.Com, Major: Accounting
- Financial Controller and Company Secretary
A dynamic Financial Controller with over 10 years of experience in the fuel and logistics industry. Sarah holds CPA designation and has a proven track record of driving financial performance, optimising operational efficiencies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
She is passionate about leveraging financial analytics to guide strategic decision-making and enhance profitability. Sarah’s expertise spans budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and risk management, all tailored to the unique challenges of the fuel and logistics sector.
With a strong foundation in financial modeling and analysis, Sarah thrives in fast-paced environments where she enjoys collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement financial strategies that support business growth.