ITASCA Australia Appoints David Wines as General Manager

ITASCA International has appointed David Wines as general manager of ITASCA Australia, effective January 1, 2027. Wines, currently a principal with the company, will succeed Glenn Sharrock, who is stepping down to focus full-time on consulting as a senior principal. The appointment follows a competitive recruitment process that considered both internal and external candidates. Wines brings over two decades of industry experience, particularly in supporting open-pit mining operations, and has served on the board of directors of ITASCA International, most recently as board chair.

Jonny Sjöberg, CEO of ITASCA International, praised Wines’ leadership and technical expertise, noting that the transition benefits both the team and clients by combining experienced executive leadership with expanded access to world-class consulting expertise. Clients working with Wines on open-pit mining projects can expect continued access to ITASCA’s deep technical expertise and specialized consulting resources. The leadership change is designed to support ITASCA Australia’s growth by expanding senior consulting capacity, strengthening executive leadership, and maintaining continuity for existing client relationships.

Wines expressed his honor in taking on the role and his commitment to building on the foundation created by Sharrock and the team. He highlighted the talented team and strong reputation for technical excellence at ITASCA Australia and looks forward to supporting clients, developing people, and guiding the company’s continued growth. ITASCA is an employee-owned engineering consulting and software development company specializing in geomechanics, hydrogeology and geochemistry, engineering geology, and numerical simulation. Through consulting, software, and applied research, ITASCA helps clients solve complex engineering challenges in the mining, civil, energy, and environmental sectors. For more information, visit oneitasca.com.