Board Members

Subsea Innovation Cluster Australia Limited has an elected Board of up to 7 Directors registered with the Australian Securities and Investment Comission (ASIC). The Board is responsible for overseeing the operations, legal, strategic, governance and financial matters of SICA.

The Board meets at least 6 times per year to provide oversight, direction and governance to the management and operations of the Cluster.

  • Dr Ross Waring
      

    Chairman

    Ross has 30 years’ experience as a Director, MD or Chair of high-technology companies in the foundation, management and growth of technologies in power generation, Oil and Gas, renewables and resource industries, and is currently a Director of KBC Advanced Technologies, a Yokogawa Company and Proxima Consulting.

  • Ruth Baker
      

    Board Member

    Ruth is the Australian Offshore Wind Sub Market Lead with Kent and has worked as a structural engineer in the offshore wind and oil & gas industries for over twenty years. Working internationally throughout her career, Ruth has led various teams of structural engineers in supporting clients throughout the asset life cycle. Currently studying to complete her GAICD, Ruth has been a member of the SICA steering committee since 2019 and the board since 2022.

  • Nick Veitch
      

    Board Member & Steering Committee

    Nick is the Managing Director of Geo Oceans and has experience across marine survey and inspections, R&D, technology commercialisation, finance, corporate restructure, governance, project management, board and general management. Nick is a Chartered Accountant and has held several not-for profit and private company board appointments prior to joining SICA including Secretary, Treasurer and Vice Chair roles.

  • Dr Shaun Sadler
      

    Board Member

    From a background in geoscience, Shaun has broadened his deep technical and analytical skillbase into programme management, leadership and innovation roles for start-ups, mid-caps and global energy organisations. Adaptable, enthusiastic and driven, Shaun has recently been applying his leadership and experience to diverse challenges including emissions management strategy, technology commercialisation and innovation for new energy solutions. Shaun is currently General Manager of the Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA)

  • Linden Jones
      

    Board Member

    As the Managing Director and Owner of Blakemere, Linden leads a team of engineers and consultants who provide innovative and cost-effective solutions for the subsea, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. With over 20 years of experience in mechanical engineering and manufacturing process improvement, Linden have a proven track record of delivering high-quality results for clients across Australia and internationally.