Senior Leaders

Scott MacDonald

Managing Director & CEO

Scott is a strategic and motivational leader with a growth-mindset and a passion for building and nurturing high performing teams.

His drive to cultivate positive, results-focused workplaces led him to Coxons Group in 2021, bringing with him an enviable record of delivery & execution excellence and deep experience across both operational & sales management, strategy formation and growth facilitation skills.

With more than 20 years’ experience in executive and leadership positions, Scott is an influential and inspiring energy force within the Coxons team. Relentlessly customer focussed, and never one to shy away from a challenge, Scott works hand-in-glove with teams across the business to drive the business forward and deliver outstanding outcomes for clients and the community.

Prior to joining Coxons Group, Scott held senior roles in businesses spanning Automotive & Wholesale Distribution , Mining Services, Plant & Equipment Hire and Construction Materials.

Craig Sowden

CFO

Craig brings an impressive career history of more than 30 years of senior financial management spanning across Technology, Industrial Services, Credit Information, Automotive and Media industries.

With a Bachelor of Commerce and CPA qualification, Craig has significant experience in leading and managing change across systems and working with businesses to achieve exceptional financial outcomes. Craig’s passion for continuous improvement and innovation pairs perfectly with Coxons Group’s vision and values. 

Since joining in 2021, Craig has strengthened Coxons Group’s financial and accounting processes, transformed Coxons’ IT systems and functionalities, and has been instrumental in the company’s growth initiatives.

Stevie Ferguson

HR Manager

Heading up HR, People & Culture, Stevie has been an integral part of Coxons Group Australia since 2020.

Throughout her career with Coxons, Stevie has successfully developed and executed impactful cultural development programs with a focus on enhancing the employee experience. Her comprehensive experience and thoughtful insight enables Stevie to build strong and trusting relationships with team members across all areas of the business.

Process driven with high attention to detail and an effective communicator, Stevie’s HR leadership track record spans over a decade across Mining and Professional industries.

Geoff Gal

HSEQ Manager

A passionate people champion, Geoff is skilled at executing effective health, safety, environment and quality management systems for high risk environments. 

Bringing over 20 years of experience to the table, Geoff holds an extensive track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining our safety, environment and quality systems to exceed requirements of International Standards for external accreditation. 

Geoff’s positive attitude and commitment to the personal safety and productivity of our team members ensure they return home safely every day.

Graeme Findlay

General Manager – Operations

Graeme is a highly experienced and dynamic operations leader with over 25 years’ expertise in manufacturing, engineering, and mining. A qualified Machinist Toolmaker with deep technical knowledge in machining, fitting, design, and commissioning of mining and automated equipment, he has built a strong career delivering operational excellence both in Australia and internationally.

Since joining Coxons, Graeme has drawn on his hands-on leadership style, eye for detail, and commitment to quality to strengthen performance and drive results across the business. He is passionate about fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, empowering teams to perform at their best while ensuring operational outcomes consistently exceed expectations.

With a proven track record of growing businesses, leading high-performing teams, and implementing innovative engineering solutions, Graeme is a driving force behind Coxons’ operational success and ongoing growth journey.

Directors

Joel Heazlewood

Director

Joel’s passion to explore new territories of opportunity, paired with his commitment to the Coxons DNA, has fostered a culture of innovation and leadership within the business.

Following in his family’s footsteps, Joel has been with Coxons Group for over a decade, and continues to help accelerate the business while implementing new strategies for the Coxons Group evolution. 

Joel’s natural entrepreneurial drive has seen Coxons Group tap into new industries and geographies, and continues to inspire and facilitate the company’s mission and growth.