SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Lindsay Australia Limited (ASX: LAU) announced the appointment of Mr Clayton McDonald as CEO, effective from 17 July 2023.

Clayton McDonald has extensive leadership experience in the transport and logistics sector, and is currently Group Executive Bulk at Aurizon Limited. He has held a number of senior executive positions at Aurizon since 2008, prior to which he was employed at Toll Group between 2001 and 2008.

Mr McDonald holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of New South Wales and a Master of Management from Macquarie Graduate School of Management and is a graduate of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program.

Mr McDonald was selected following a competitive search process which considered a number of highly experienced internal and external candidates.

Chair, Ian Williams said: “Clay McDonald is an outstanding leader with an impressive track record in operational, commercial and customer-facing roles in transport and logistics. He has demonstrated experience growing businesses both organically and through acquisitions, which aligns to Lindsay Australia’s growth objectives.

Kim Lindsay’s 20 years as Managing Director and CEO have built the foundations for an enduringly successful business and he leaves Lindsay Australia in a strong position to achieve our ambitions for profitable growth.

It is testament to Kim’s contribution to the Group that Lindsay Australia has been able to attract a new CEO of Clay McDonald’s calibre to lead the business in its next stage of continued operational improvement and growth.

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Kim for his distinguished service to the business and his dedication to the success of Lindsay Australia.”

Clayton McDonald said: “Lindsay Australia has built a unique combination of strategic and operational assets in its national logistics and distribution network and its support and advice for farmers throughout the production cycle.

It provides a vital role in food and agricultural supply chains and is recognised for its outstanding safety, customer service and people. I look forward to joining the Lindsay Australia team.

Kim Lindsay has created an impressive legacy at Lindsay Australia and I am looking forward to working with the leadership team and the Board as I transition into the role of CEO.”

Mr Lindsay will retire as Managing Director and CEO on 23 June 2023 and Mr Craig Baker, Chief Operating Officer will be appointed acting CEO in the interim until Mr McDonald commences.

Lindsay Australia Limited is an ASX (Code: LAU) listed integrated transport, logistics, and rural supply company.

The Group’s major activities are road transport, logistics, warehousing services, and specialist services to rural suppliers, with an emphasis on the horticultural Industry.

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