Sam Crafter

State Lead of the Whyalla Steelworks Industrial Transformation Unit

Sam Crafter is a senior executive with more than two decades of leadership experience across the energy, resources, and public sectors. He currently serves as the State Lead for Whyalla Steelworks Industrial Transformation, overseeing the South Australian Government’s strategic response to the Whyalla Steelworks administration and guiding the region’s shift toward a sustainable, advanced industrial future.

Sam has held executive roles across government and industry, including as Chief Executive of the Office of Hydrogen Power SA, where he led the design of a globally recognised hydrogen power initiative. He brings deep expertise in complex program delivery, strategic coordination, and industry transformation. In 2024, he was awarded the South Australian Public Service Medal for his leadership in energy transition.