Mr Nowlan is a business leader with a career in steel manufacturing and building products across Australia, New Zealand, and the US. Most recently, he has led operations exposed to changes in the US market dynamics, and the growth in Asian economies, particularly China. In his executive career at BlueScope, Mr Nowlan was Chief Executive of Australian Steel Products and then Chief Technical and Development Officer. He previously held senior management positions at BlueScope and BHP prior to the de merger of BlueScope in 2002. Mr Nowlan brings technical experience and strategic leadership experience spanning health and safety, capital projects, manufacturing excellence and sustainability initiatives. He is a member of the Safety and Sustainability Committee.