Board
Anthony Wooles
BCom, MBA (Finance), FAICDNon-Executive Chairman
Anthony Wooles was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Bhagwan Marine on 8 March 2012 and became Chairman on 10 June 2024.
He has extensive experience in executive and advisory roles in diverse industries, including mining, oil and gas, power generation, manufacturing, telecommunications, food and beverages, and retail.
Anthony currently serves as Chairman of Imdex Limited, and as a Non-Executive Director of High Peak Royalties Limited.
He is also a fellow member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and an MBA in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Anthony is the Chair of Bhagwan Marine’s Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Tracey Horton
Bec (Hons), MBA, FAICDIndependent Non-Executive Director
Tracey Horton was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of Bhagwan on 5 June 2024.
Currently, she is a professional director with experience across a wide range of ASX-listed companies, Government, and Not-For-Profit boards.
Tracey currently serves as a Non-Executive Director of GPT Group, IDP Education Limited, and IMDEX Limited. Her previous directorships include Nearmap Limited, Skilled Group, and Automotive Holdings Group. She was Chair of Navitas Limited and the Australian Industry and Skills Committee, a member and Acting President of the Takeovers Panel, Commissioner of Tourism WA, and past President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WA).
She has extensive experience in Australia and internationally as a management consultant, with deep knowledge across a broad range of industries, including utilities (gas and electric), resources, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and technology.
Tracey is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), and holds a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from The University of Western Australia as well as a MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
She currently serves as the Chair of Bhagwan’s Audit & Risk Committee and is a Member of the Remuneration Committee.
Loui Kannikoski
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Loui is the Founder and Managing Director & CEO of Bhagwan.
He began his business career working in the family cray fishing business and led the family business since the mid-1980s. In 1998, Loui expanded the family’s growing marine business by securing clients in the oil and gas industry as a marine charter operator. In 2000, he further expanded the business and formed Bhagwan.
Loui’s strategy and growth expertise, combined with his operational experience, have provided a strong understanding of the success factors driving Bhagwan’s performance and business.
Andrew Wackett
BCom, FCPA, FFIN, GAICDExecutive Director – Finance
Andrew Wackett commenced as Executive Director – Finance on 1 May 2024.
Andrew has extensive experience in investment banking, securities management, and finance. Throughout his career, he has gained significant commercial experience with large Australian and international listed entities. He has developed a deep knowledge of financial matters, leadership, and corporate governance and has worked in executive roles guiding businesses, departments, and teams in formulating and executing strategy.
Andrew was recently the CFO of Fleetwood Limited and a former Division Director of Macquarie Securities Group for 20 years. Before joining Macquarie, Andrew worked at Wesfarmers for over six years.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Commerce, is a Fellow of CPA Australia, a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.