MSQ appoints Paul Cooper as board chair alongside other new directors 

Manufacturing Skills Queensland reported the appointment of Paul Cooper as the new Chair of the Board, alongside two new directors, Stacey Schinnerl of the Australian Workers’ Union Queensland, and Sheree Taylor of BlueScope Steel Queensland. 

The new arrangements mean upgrading MSQ’s capacities in building a future-sealed and skilful assembling labour force in Queensland, MSQ said in a public statement. 

In his role as Chair of the Board, Paul Cooper expressed his honour and excitement for directing MSQ’s vision towards fostering a profoundly talented labour force basic for the future development of Queensland’s manufacturing industry. 

With a deep understanding of governance and strategy, I look forward to guiding MSQ’s vision to build a sustainably skilled workforce. 

I am grateful for the opportunity to support Queenslanders to get the skills needed for emerging and traditional industries, ready to embrace new and emerging technologies and respond to economic opportunities or challenges,’ Cooper said.
 

CEO of MSQ Rebecca Andrews welcomed the new appointments, expressing that Cooper, Schinnerl, and Taylor acquired extra mastery in manufacturing, skills advancement, and leadership. 

“This diverse and experienced board will continue to bring strong strategic leadership and governance to MSQ, providing clear guidance to not only ensure the future success of the organisation but also the future success of the industry,” Andrews said. 

Andrews likewise offered appreciation to current board individuals, recognising their commitments to MSQ during its establishment year. 

“I look forward to working with our Board as we deliver for the state’s manufacturing industry,” Andrews added.