ALAN BEALE
Alan Beale has been Managing Director of Elgas since October 1986.Elgas is the largest marketer of LPG in Australia. The Company supplies LPG into the domestic and industrial sector for hot water, heating and cooking. Through its Swap’n’Go business it supplies LPG into the barbeque market. Through its Unigas business Elgas distributes autogas into the transport market as an alternative fuel to petrol.
Alan was the driving force behind the construction and successful operation of the 65,000 tonne LPG Cavern in Sydney.
He served on the Board of the ALPGA for sixteen years, including two terms as President. During the latter term, in 2003, he led the industry campaign against the introduction of excise on autogas. In addition to a revised excise regime, the campaign led to the introduction of a Federal conversion grant scheme for LPG vehicles. Both these initiatives have revitalised the autogas segment of the industry. In recognition of his contribution to the industry, he was awarded “Life Membership” by the ALPGA.
Over the past several years Alan has been active in the World LPG Association. He served as Chairman of GAIN (the Global Autogas Industry Network) for five years and is now Chairman of the Glotec Group (Global Technology). He is also Chairman of the Climate Change Working Group. Currently Alan is a Board member of the World LPG Association and a Vice President.
Alan holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries. He is also a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
He started his career in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) and has served as CEO of four diverse companies before joining Elgas.
