Shayne Rutherford

General Manager, Strategy and Business Development

Shayne has responsibility for Sucrogen’s strategy planning and analysis, major infrastructure development and M&A.

Before joining Sucrogen (formerly CSR Sugar) in 2002 Shayne was Manager Business Development with Grainco Australia Ltd, where he led several major infrastructure development and M&A initiatives. Shayne also has 12 years’ broad industry experience including senior management, strategic marketing, product management and engineering roles in the oil and gas, manufacturing, mining, consulting and petrochemical industries.

He has international business experience gained in Brazil and South East Asia where he was based for two years with Kvaerner National Limited.

Shayne holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering (first class honours) from the University of Queensland and an MBA from Deakin University.

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Sweeteners

Sweeteners

Market leaders in Australia and New Zealand. more

Cane Products

Cane Products

The largest raw sugar producer in Australia. more

BioEthanol

BioEthanol

A leader in sugarcane-based ethanol products . more

Latest news

Pioneer pilots new technologies

Pioneer begins new mud filter trials. more

Apprentice of the Year Awards

An Inkerman electrical apprentice has claimed a hat trick. more

Herbet Apprentices recognized

Three Herbert based apprentices have been named amongst the best in the state. more

Sucrogen sponsors of V8's til 2013

Sucrogen has renewed its exclusive naming rights sponsership of the Sucrogen Townsville 400. more

Environment

Thriving environment

Without a thriving environment, we can't have a thriving business. more

Environment & climate

Clean, green surroundings will help keep our business growing. more

Innovation

New ideas to help improve how and where we work. more

Innovation

Innovation begins with 'what if...?'

The concept of innovation is a key driver to all of us at Sucrogen. more

Listening to customer needs

Can we come up with new uses and applications for sugar products? We think so. more

Our new brand

Designed to be better for all

Our new name and look reflects the positive energy and dynamism that's key to our newly focused direction. more

Strategic direction

The change to Sucrogen marks the beginning of a new era. more