Meet Belinda
Belinda Ward was appointed as Chief Customer Officer in August 2025.
Belinda Ward brings over 25 years of leadership experience across operational and strategic roles at Coal Services, including Regional Manager, Operations Manager, Health & Safety Trust Secretary, and Marketing Manager. This diverse background gives her a strong understanding of the organisation, the industry, and the communities it serves.
As Chief Customer Officer, Belinda leads Communications, Engagement, and Customer Experience, with a focus on strengthening relationships, driving collaboration, and delivering meaningful value to customers and stakeholders. She is recognised as a trusted partner and problem-solver, passionate about building trust, fostering innovation, and achieving better outcomes for the NSW coal industry.
Belinda holds a Bachelor of Business Studies, a Diploma of Management and Team Leadership, and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Marketing’s Certified Practising Marketer program. She is also completing a Professional Diploma of Customer Experience.
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Biographies
Angela was appointed Managing Director/CEO of Coal Services in May 2025.
Wayne commenced with Coal Services in July 2019.
Paul Barnicoat joined Coal Services in October 2021 as Chief Financial Officer.
Nick Parkin joined Coal Services in November 2025 as Company Secretary.
Jennifer Short joined Coal Services in November 2023 as General Counsel.
Sheila Krishnan joined Coal Services in May 2022 as Chief Risk Officer.
Andrew Reid was appointed as Interim Chief Information Officer in October 2025
Kirsty has been with Coal Services since 2006 when she commenced as a Registered Nurse with CS Health.
Erin was appointed in November 2025.
Dean joined Coal Services in February 2018
Scott Dennis was appointed as General Manager, Transformation in October 2025.
Dave McLean was appointed as Chief Work Health Safety (WHS) Risk & Compliance Officer in November 2025.
Lynette joined Coal Services in October 2012 to undertake a review of the CMI Scheme’s premium system