Craig McCabe was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Energy Queensland, commencing July 2026.
Craig brings more than 30 years’ leadership experience across mining, industrial services, contracting and large-scale operational businesses. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Jellinbah Group, a privately owned Queensland mining company.
Prior to that, Craig was CEO of Stanmore Coal and held Senior Executive roles with Wesfarmers Resources, including Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer, as well as General Manager Wesfarmers Curragh.
Craig has extensive experience leading large, geographically dispersed workforces and operating in complex stakeholder environments, including across regional Queensland communities. He is known for strong operational discipline, a clear focus on safety, and practical, people-centred leadership.
As Chief Executive Officer, Craig leads Energy Queensland’s focus on delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy for Queenslanders, supporting the Queensland Energy Roadmap and continuing the transformation underway across the organisation.