The Chief Operating Officer is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for the effective oversight and management of all SWS operational activities. The COO provides leadership across the SWS’s waste transfer station, external services, and controlled waste operations at the Copping site, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and sustainable services aligned with strategic objectives.

Sam brings over 15 years of senior operational leadership experience spanning manufacturing, logistics, and major events, with a proven record of driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Sam holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Diploma of Business Management (Dip.Bus.Mgt), and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD).