Marinus Link CEO Caroline Wykamp departs project in preparation for next phase

Marinus Link Pty Ltd (MLPL) Chief Executive Officer Caroline Wykamp has tendered her resignation to the MLPL Board.

MLPL Chair Sandra Gamble said Ms Wykamp’s tenure had been key to securing the future of the project.

“Since January 2023, Caroline Wykamp has made a huge contribution as CEO towards securing key elements of the Marinus Link project,” she said.

“She has built on more than six years of dedicated work by the Marinus Link team and guided the organisation through significant approvals and contract negotiations, especially for the supply of critical converter and cable equipment.”

Ms Gamble said Ms Wykamp advised the Board that she was departing the Marinus Link team, effective today, 30 August 2024.

“She takes with her the best wishes of the Board and those of the team of professionals she has led over the past 20 months,” she said.

“Following the new joint government ownership and the signing of major equipment contracts, it’s time to make way for a new focus. In our case, this will be on project planning, assurance, balance of works contracting, and navigating a pathway to a final investment decision.”

MLPL’s Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Hugo, will be Acting CEO until a permanent replacement is appointed.

The process of recruiting a permanent CEO has commenced.

“The Board and management look forward to continuing to drive and steward the successful development and delivery of the Marinus Link project,” Ms Gamble said.