AMEC Appoints Warren Pearce as New CEO

IN THE LOBBY: The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) announced the appointment of Warren Pearce as its new chief executive officer.

AMEC said Pearce comes with some pedigree, having most recently been CEO of Local Government Professionals Australia WA (LGP) where he developed a reputation for forthright and effective advocacy on behalf of members, strong stakeholder engagement and sound policy development credentials.

“Warren is a high calibre individual with a track record of achieving outcomes for members,” AMEC president Will Robinson said in the group’s announcement.

“He has demonstrated his credentials with strong and successful advocacy, member engagement and in developing new and effective communication strategies.”

AMEC sung high praise for Pearce, saying he steered the LGP and its members through the metropolitan local government reform process.

While he was in charge the LGP member base grew, built new revenue streams and enhanced members’ influence in public policy development.

Pearce’s industry experience stems from his time as Manager – North West & Pilbara Industry’s Community Council for the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME).  

He has also worked as a Manager at the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) and as a Principal Policy Adviser for Alannah MacTiernan when she was the WA Minister for Planning and Infrastructure.

Pearce holds a Bachelor of Laws at The University of Western Australia and attained an Advanced Diploma of Management from the Australian Institute of Management.

AMEC said Pearce is looking forward to commencing his role at AMEC in November 2017 and to engaging with the members of AMEC and advocating on their behalf.

Website: www.amec.org.au