Jim Petrich

Cosmo James Petrich AM is an Australian businessman.

He lives in Yungaburra, Queensland.[1]

Career

Petrich has held the following positions:[2]

  • Deputy Chairman of Ports Corporation of Queensland, 1999–2009
  • Chief Executive Officer of Cape York Peninsula Development Association, 1996–2005
  • Executive Director of the Cattleman’s Union of Australia
  • Chair of the Cape York Financial Project
  • Chairman of the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health–Queensland
  • Chairman of the Palm Island Community Company
  • Member of the Land Tribunal of Queensland from 2004–2008

Awards and recognition

Petrich was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2001, cited for:[1]

"long service and leadership to the grazing industry in the Northern Territory and Queensland"

He was made an officer of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2005, cited for:[3]

"service to the rural community, particularly regional and economic development on Cape York Peninsula"

Petrich is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.[2]

References
  1. "Mr Cosmo James PETRICH". AUSTRALIAN HONOURS. Australian Government. p. 1122468. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  2. "Information on Directors". ANNUAL REPORT 2008–2009. Ports Corporation of Queensland. 24 August 2009. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
  3. "Mr Cosmo James PETRICH". AUSTRALIAN HONOURS. Australian Government. p. 1136014. Retrieved 9 April 2019.


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