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Paul Barnicoat

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Paul Barnicoat joined Coal Services in October 2021 as Chief Financial Officer.

Paul’s career spans more than 30 years in insurance and Financial Services, in a mix of both Finance and operational roles. Paul has a strong track record in transforming support areas, managing insurance company operational areas, advising and driving business growth and process improvement outcomes in companies of all sizes. Paul has previous director experience as a Superannuation Trustee Chairman, Property company director, Dealer group director and also as a volunteer director for Hockey NSW. Paul holds a Bachelor of Business degree with a major in Accounting and is a Fellow of the Australian Chartered Accountants. He is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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Biographies

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Managing Director/CEO

Angela was appointed Managing Director/CEO of Coal Services in May 2025.

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Chief Operating Officer

Wayne commenced with Coal Services in July 2019.

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Chief Risk Officer

Sheila Krishnan joined Coal Services in May 2022 as Chief Risk Officer.

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Chief People Officer

Mick joined Coal Services in September 2022 as Chief People Officer.

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General Counsel and Interim Company Secretary

Jennifer Short joined Coal Services in November 2023 as General Counsel and was appointed to General Counsel/Company Secretary in May 2025

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Consultant - General Manager, Mines Rescue / Regulation and Compliance

With 15 years’ experience in underground coal mining gained from a diverse range of senior operational, management and project roles.

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General Manager, Health

Kirsty has been with Coal Services since 2006 when she commenced as a Registered Nurse with CS Health.

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Read more about Dean Polly

General Manager, Insurance

Dean joined Coal Services in February 2018

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Read more about Lynette Harper

Program Director - Scheme Strategy

Lynette joined Coal Services in October 2012 to undertake a review of the CMI Scheme’s premium system

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