Wayne Scott is the CEO for MinEx.   

His previous role was Inspector of Mines (Small Mines Strategy) for Queensland’s Department of Natural Resources and Mines for the past 8½ years.  

In this role, he was responsible for assisting small mine operators to meet their safety and health obligations under state mining legislation.

Wayne earlier had 20 years in various management roles for Holcim Australia (previously Readymix), including  managing quarry transport operations in Sydney, and quarrying and concrete operations in NSW’s Mid-North Coast and in North Queensland. 

He served on the IOQ Australia board for 9 years and was president in 2012 / 2013.

Wayne’s qualifications include being a Chartered Accountant and Certified Practicing Quarry Manager together with a number of industry-based qualifications extending to an Advanced Diploma in Extractive Industries, Advanced Risk Management (University of Queensland). 

Wayne is a New Zealander who has worked for many years in Australia. 

His two adult children and their families live in Australia.