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Darren Yeates

Independent Non-executive Director at WorkPac

Darren Yeates is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the mining and resource sectors. Currently serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director at WorkPac and Emeco Group since 2017, and as Director at Yeates Advisory Services Pty Ltd since 2016, Darren previously held the position of Chief Executive at GVK Hancock Coal from 2014 to 2016, overseeing a large-scale integrated mine, rail, and port development. His tenure at Rio Tinto included roles as Acting Managing Director of Rio Tinto Coal Australia and Chief Operating Officer, focusing on business strategy, project development, and operational efficiency. With additional experience in general management and production leadership at both Rio Tinto Iron Ore and Blair Athol Coal, as well as early roles in environmental engineering and project management, Darren's comprehensive background is complemented by advanced degrees in business and engineering from respected institutions.

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WorkPac is Australia’s largest privately owned workforce services business, backed by more than 25 years of proven success. Our business is a rare breed, offering tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills development and career development across diverse sectors throughout Australia, including Mining, Construction, Engineering, Healthcare, Social care and more. Our company mantra, ‘Good Move’, captures the positive and progressive spirit of our organisation and perfectly sums up what we’re all about. It’s much more than a slogan. It’s a promise that whether you’re a candidate, a client, or part of our dedicated internal team, choosing WorkPac is always a ‘Good Move.’ We’re proud to have over 1.3 million registered candidates on our books, meaning we have a real impact on Australian workforces, industries and communities. It’s also why we take safety so seriously, and why we’re uncompromising in our efforts to make every corporate move a ‘Good Move’.