Ray Mostogl will take on the role of Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council chief executive, the Council announced on Wednesday.
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Outgoing chief executive Wayne Bould will continue from June 3 as a strategic advisor for six months as Ray Mostogl takes on the position, TMEC said.
The news follows Mr Mostogl's step down last year from his role as Bell Bay Aluminium general manager, after seven years on the job.
TMEC president Ben Maynard said the Council welcomed Mr Mostogl as the new CEO, and thanked Mr Bould for his years of involvement.
"The board acknowledges Wayne's significant contribution over the last 11 years, and we wish him all the very best through the transition to his retirement."
The Mr Mostogl has worked nearly 40 years in the minerals industry, including a 31-year stretch with Rio Tinto and BHP.
Incoming chief executive Mr Mostogl and Mr Bould will work together closely over the next six months to ensure a smooth transition, TMEC said.
"It's better than a hot change," Mr Bould said.
"It'll be more like lukewarm."
Mr Bould said he was proud of the work TMEC had done over the past five years, restructuring the organisation from its original format to take a "whole industry" approach and a renewed focus on manufacturing.
"I think it speaks well in the regard that both state and federal politicians hold us in good stead," he said.
"(TMEC is) able to represent businesses and industry streams on a more global level and to be able to have sensible discussion with government without it being parochial."
TMEC president Ben Maynard said Mr Bould had been integral in pushing for Tasmanian manufacturing to be an "even larger" contributor to the economy.
"The board gratefully appreciates Wayne's passion, wisdom and drive to bring about a number of key changes in the operation of TMEC in support of our industry," he said.
"Wayne has been integral in TMEC fulfilling the vital role of promoting the development of sustainable exploration, mining, industrial processing and manufacturing sectors."