About Us

Jason is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cenagen, where he leads the strategic vision and delivery of Cenagen's Advanced Methanol and Greenhouse project. Jason is well established in the resource recovery sector with over 20 years of experience, his leadership is built on a proven track record of managing large-scale industrial operations and diverting significant volumes of material from landfill to support the circular economy. As the driving force behind Cenagen, he leverages his deep technical expertise in waste-to-resource pathways to transform industrial sites into net-zero manufacturing hubs. His focus is on the execution of Cenagen’s mission to decarbonise industry in Australia.

Darin is the Chief Operating Officer, responsible for steering Cenagen’s operational performance and logistics strategy. He brings significant depth of experience to Cenagen, having previously held senior leadership roles at Bingo Industries during its period of rapid market expansion. Darin’s expertise lies in scaling complex industrial operations and optimising supply chain logistics. He is focused on ensuring Cenagen’s facility will operate with maximum efficiency and reliability, delivering on the company’s promise of industrial-scale sustainability.

Pat serves as a Co-Founder and Non-Executive Director of Cenagen. He brings over 50 years of commercial experience in the Australian property and retail sectors to the company. Pat is a well-respected figure in the community, having been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his extensive philanthropic service and charitable work. His background provides the company with a strong foundation of commercial experience and community stewardship.

Morris chairs the Advisory Board, providing strategic counsel on public policy, regulatory frameworks, and state significant developments. As the former Premier and Treasurer of New South Wales, he offers unmatched insight into the delivery of largescale industrial projects. Morris advises the leadership team on navigating regulatory approvals and ensuring the Cenagen project remains aligned with the state’s long-term manufacturing and sustainability goals.

Danny provides Cenagen with a depth of experience in the successful delivery of complex, large-scale environmental infrastructure. During his tenure as CEO and Managing Director of Veolia Australia and New Zealand, he oversaw the development and regulatory approval process for Veolia’s Woodlawn facility, a project of significant scale and industrial complexity. Having navigated the full lifecycle of major infrastructure from planning and community engagement to delivery and operations Danny provides the board with first-hand expertise in bringing multi-billion-dollar projects to life.

Tony advises on regulatory compliance and industry relations. With over 30 years in the waste management sector, including more than 20 years as the Executive Director of the Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association (WCRA) of NSW, he offers a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape, ensuring Cenagen’s feedstock and compliance strategies are robust and aligned with industry best practices.

Patrick advises the Board on corporate governance and global operational standards. He serves as Vice President and Country Manager (ANZ & Korea) for Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), a global leader in medical innovation with a market capitalisation of USD$45 billion. Leading the regional operations for a top-tier S&P 500 company, Patrick brings a breadth of experience in managing high-precision operations within strictly regulated environments. He is focused on ensuring Cenagen upholds the highest standards of business conduct, ethics, and integrity as it navigates the regulatory approval process and moves toward future operations.

Jim provides Cenagen with specialised technical and strategic direction for the development of First of a Kind (FOAK) industrial projects. With over three decades of experience in the chemicals and materials sector across Fortune 100 companies and emerging startups, Jim specialises in the engineering, operational, and quality programs required to bring novel technologies to market. A chemical engineer with an MBA from Texas A&M, he applies a global track record in large-scale project execution to drive the technical architecture and operational readiness of Cenagen’s project, ensuring that it meets world-class engineering and performance standards.

Arthur is a qualified and experienced Civil Engineer with over 30 years of experience in the Civil and Building Construction and Infrastructure sectors. Delivering a magnitude of differing and complex projects. He provides the strategic and technical oversight essential for the planning, design, and delivery of Cenagen’s infrastructure works. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, ensuring project completion on time and under budget, with a passion for designing sustainable, resilient structures and cost-effective solutions. Arthur is currently also involved on the design and delivery of state significant projects such as Western Harbour Tunnel and Sydney Metro Projects.

Amanda strengthens Cenagen’s oversight on environmental approvals, circular-economy initiatives, and risk governance. Having spent over a decade within Property & Development NSW managing major landfill and contaminated-land rehabilitation programs, Amanda specialises in transforming high-risk industrial sites into safe, productive, and future-ready assets. Currently a specialist Sustainability Consultant, she is recognised for her work advancing waste-reuse solutions and recycled water initiatives across South Australia and NSW. Her expertise ensures that Cenagen’s projects deliver responsible, future-focused environmental outcomes that meet the highest standards of integrity.

Joseph is a Co-Founder of Cenagen, bringing a lifetime of expertise in large-scale commercial primary production. As a third generation commercial grower Joseph possesses deep operational knowledge of high-volume horticultural supply chains and glasshouse management. His background in the cultivation and supply of fresh-cut products at scale provides Cenagen with essential insights into the operational requirements and climate-controlled environments of the project’s integrated greenhouse facilities.