Highlights from the FWPA 2024 AGMFriday 29 Nov 2024
In his address to the AGM, FWPA Chair Craig Taylor emphasised FWPA’s appreciation for the support of our industry associations, in particular, our three national representative bodies, the Australian Forest Products Association, the Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia and the Australian Timber Importers Federation. He also expressed FWPA’s thanks for the support received from the Australian Government through the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. FWPA board updates The 2024 AGM marked the end of service for three FWPA board directors. Craig expressed gratitude on behalf of FWPA to Steve Dadd, Nick Roberts and Yvonne Pengilly for their care and dedication during their time on the board. To fill these vacancies, FWPA Members (both those in attendance at the AGM and those that had submitted proxies advance) unanimously elected Dr Michelle Freeman, Mr Matt Crapp and Mr Cameron MacDonald as Non-Executive Directors of FWPA for four-year terms. “We welcome Michelle, Matt and Cameron to the FWPA board and thank them for their willingness to support our company with their time and expertise,” said Craig. “I am certain the new directors will bring unique perspectives and similarly strong commitment to excellence as our outgoing colleagues.” Craig extended his appreciation and recognition to continuing board members Katie Fowden and Professor Tony Arnel, and to the entire FWPA team led by Andrew Leighton FWPA’s CEO. Meet our new FWPA Board Members
In his address, Craig Taylor reflected on a challenging year for the forest and wood products industry, and the impact of these challenges on FWPA’s operations. “High interest rates, cost of living pressures weakness in key export markets, relatively low housing starts, and construction activity have contributed to a downturn in demand for wood products manufactured in Australia,” he said. “Our members have had to tighten their belts – and in turn, FWPA had to do the same: operating with reduced revenue and planning for a potential further year of doing more with less. I congratulate the whole FWPA team in delivering a small surplus for the financial year whilst receiving another clean and unqualified external audit." The 2023-24 annual report outlines the activities, highlights and results from a productive year at FWPA. More >> Source: FWPA | ||
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