Helen Mounsey has been reappointed to the chair of The Coal Authority for a further three years.
She originally joined the Authority board in 2002 and became chair in 2007.
Until 2009 she also continued to work as an associate partner with IBM Business Consulting Services and continues to work as an independent consultant in the utilities sector.
"Dr Mounsey has been extremely successful as chair of The Coal Authority for the last three years," said energy minister David Kidney.
"I am very pleased to re-appoint Dr Mounsey for a further term during which I am sure the Authority will continue to thrive and evolve."
