Cleanaway Names Samantha Hogg Chair-elect to Drive Blueprint 2030 Execution
Cleanaway names Samantha Hogg as Chair-elect ahead of Philippe Etienne’s retirement
Cleanaway Waste Management (ASX: CWY) has appointed Independent Non-Executive Director Ms Samantha Hogg as Chair-elect, with the transition set to take effect at or around the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 22 October 2026. The appointment follows Mr Philippe Etienne’s decision to retire from the Board, after nearly 12 years of service and tenure as Chair since September 2023. Ms Hogg brings more than six years of Board experience with Cleanaway, supporting an orderly handover with no disruption to strategic direction.
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A seasoned leader steps into the Chair role
Hogg’s background and board credentials
Ms Hogg joined the Cleanaway Board in November 2019 and currently chairs the Human Resources Committee while serving as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. Her executive career spans the transport, infrastructure, energy and resources sectors, with senior roles at both Transurban Group and Western Mining Company across finance, strategic projects, marketing and corporate services. Her most recent executive position was Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Transurban Group.
Her current external board positions include:
- Chair of Syrah Resources
- Non-Executive Director of GrainCorp Limited
- Non-Executive Director of IGO Limited
Etienne’s legacy at Cleanaway
Mr Etienne joined the Board in 2014 and has guided Cleanaway through a period of material growth and transformation. During his tenure, he oversaw several significant acquisitions, including:
- Toxfree
- Sydney Resource Network
- Global Renewables Limited
- Contract Resources
- Citywide
He also played a central role in the development, refresh and execution of Cleanaway’s Blueprint 2030 strategy.
Philippe Etienne, Chair
“I will leave the Company later this year knowing it will be in the safe hands of a very experienced Chair-elect and a highly capable Board and management team.”
Samantha Hogg, Chair-elect
“I look forward to working with the Board, management and our people as we continue to execute our Blueprint 2030 strategy and deliver long-term value for shareholders.”
Why board succession planning matters for ASX investors
The appointment of a new Board Chair is a governance event that listed company investors should take note of. The Chair sets the Board’s agenda, oversees management accountability, and acts as the primary representative of shareholder interests at the board level.
Whether a successor is appointed internally or externally carries practical implications. An internal appointment, where an existing Non-Executive Director steps into the Chair role, signals institutional stability and reduces transition risk. An incoming Chair who already knows the business, management team, and strategy requires no onboarding period.
In Cleanaway’s case, Ms Hogg’s six-plus years on the Board means she is deeply familiar with the company’s operations, culture, and strategic priorities before assuming the chair.
| Philippe Etienne | Samantha Hogg | |
|---|---|---|
| Board joined | 2014 | November 2019 |
| Years of service | ~12 years | 6+ years |
| Role held | Chair (from Sept 2023) | Chair-elect (from Oct 2026) |
| Key focus | Acquisitions & Blueprint 2030 | Blueprint 2030 execution |
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Continuity at the helm as Blueprint 2030 enters execution phase
The transition has been structured to preserve strategic momentum at a time when Cleanaway’s Blueprint 2030 framework is firmly in its execution phase. Both Mr Etienne and Ms Hogg have been closely involved in shaping and progressing that strategy, meaning no change in direction is anticipated. Cleanaway operates across more than 350 locations in Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East, employs a team of over 10,000 people, and manages a fleet of more than 6,400 vehicles. At that scale, governance continuity is not a formality; it is operationally significant.
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