Craig Nicol has a diverse work experience in various industries. Craig currently serves as the Founder, Managing Director & CEO of Graphene Manufacturing Group, a position they have held since August 2016. In addition to this, they are also the Chair of the Advanced Materials and Battery Council, starting in August 2022.
Prior to these roles, Craig held the position of Chair at the Australian Graphene Industry Association (AGIA) starting in September 2019. Craig also worked at Shell as a Deal Lead from February 2016 to August 2016 and at Arrow Energy as the General Manager Commercial - Downstream from August 2010 to January 2016.
Craig has extensive experience at Shell Development Australia, where they held various roles from 1997 to 2010. These roles include Commercial Manager for Shell's Queensland Coal Seam Gas Assets and the development of the Shell Australia LNG Project, Commercial Manager for SE Asia and Australasia, East Region Program Manager, East Region Marketing Project Manager, Oceania Marketing Manager - Industrial Sector, Account Manager and Sales Engineer, and Project Manager.
Overall, Craig Nicol has a strong background in leadership, commercial management, and project management, with a focus on the energy and advanced materials industries.
Craig Nicol has a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Manufacturing Systems, which they obtained from QUT (Queensland University of Technology) between 1992 and 1996. Craig also received a Bachelor of Business degree in Marketing from the same institution during the same period. Prior to their university education, Craig attended Brisbane Grammar School, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.
Additionally, Craig Nicol obtained a certification as a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors in June 2019.
August, 2016 - present