VICTORIAN PORTS - Key Persons
Catherine was appointed as a Director of Ports Victoria on 1 October 2022.
She is a skilled infrastructure professional, with experience across investment banking, funds management and Australian corporates.
Catherine brings a range of skills to the Ports Victoria board, particularly commercial and financial expertise focused on strategic planning and financial governance.
In her current role as the General Manager Commercial Optimisation at Transurban Ltd, Catherine leads the Commercial and Finance teams for Transurban's Victorian region, which comprises CityLink and the West Gate Tunnel Project. She is responsible for strategic planning, finance, commercial contracts and the optimisation of asset operations.
She currently holds a number of Director positions in the not for profit sector, focused on education and social justice.
Catherine holds a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) / Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University. She is also a Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- CEO of Ports Victoria
Craig is the CEO of Ports Victoria. He started with the organisation on 12 February 2024.
Job Titles:
- Head of Infrastructure and Projects
David's responsibilities cover the areas of infrastructure, assets and the Project Management Office, including maintenance programs, management of the organisation's major projects, and property management.
Job Titles:
- Deputy Chair
- Non - Executive Director
Elaine was appointed Deputy Chair of Ports Victoria on 1 July 2021.
Formerly a state MP representing Geelong, Elaine most recently held the position of CEO of G21 Geelong Region Alliance from 2010 to 2020.
Elaine is an experienced non-executive Director bringing diverse skills to the Ports Victoria board including regional development, strategic planning, community engagement, education and communication.
She holds a number of Director positions including Deputy Chair, Barwon Water; Deputy Chair, GForce Employment and Recruitment; Director, AWA Alliance Bank; Director, Northern Futures; and Director, IMPACT Institute Advisory Board.
Elaine is an Ambassador for the Peace of Mind Foundation.
Job Titles:
- Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Services
Jacinta leads the team that has responsibility for the organisation's Finance and the diverse corporate services areas of Legal Counsel, Board Secretary, People and Culture, Business Support and Information Services.
Job Titles:
- Head of Business and Strategy
Jeff's team is responsible for business strategy, corporate planning, trade and port logistics, future planning for cruise ships and Station Pier, regulatory compliance and licensing as well as providing specialist advice on environmental planning, heritage and sustainability matters.
Job Titles:
- General Manager Maritime / Harbour Master - Port of Geelong and Port of Hastings
Nick is responsible for ensuring Victorian port safety regulatory objectives are met and Ports Victoria's navigational services and marine assets operate to international standards.
Job Titles:
- Director
- Partner at an Australian Law Firm
Penny was appointed as a Director of Ports Victoria on 1 October 2022.
She has broad experience and expertise in the delivery, operation and maintenance of critical assets in the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors in Australia and Asia.
Through her former role as a partner at an Australian law firm, Penny has advised on some of the Victorian Government's highest profile and strategically important projects including the establishment of Ports Victoria.
In addition, Penny has worked with Mitsubishi Corporation in Tokyo, where her role involved advising in respect of Mitsubishi's extensive portfolio of global resources and infrastructure projects.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operating Officer - Marine Operations
Peter's responsibilities include navigation services and maritime safety for Victoria's four commercial ports i.e. Melbourne, Geelong, Hastings and Portland. His role also includes leading the teams responsible for health, safety and environment, risk management, emergency management, business continuity and Station Pier operations.
Ports Victoria is led by experienced people with a range of expertise. Strategic direction and development is established by the Board and day to day operations are undertaken by the Executive Management Team.
Ports Victoria is governed by a Board of Directors established under the Transport Integration Act 2010 (Vic) and each of the Directors is appointed by the Governor in Council.
Ports Victoria reports to the Minister for Ports and Freight and the Treasurer.
Stuart leads the area responsible for stakeholder management, communications and port system planning.
Terry was appointed as a Director of Ports Victoria on 1 October 2022.
He is the Deputy Secretary, Land Services and First Peoples Group in the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.
Terry is a senior Aboriginal public servant in the Victorian Public Service and has been an officer of the Victorian and Australian Public Services for over 40 years.
He has held a number of executive positions, including Executive Director, Freight, Logistics and Marine Division where he was responsible for freight and logistics policy. He has also held executive positions responsible for health, aged care, disability services, child protection, public housing and Aboriginal Affairs.
Terry has served on executive boards of a variety of organisations including, the Aborigines Advancement League Inc, Camp Jungai Co-operative Ltd, Museum of Victoria, the Centenary of Federation Committee, the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA Victoria) and is a Fellow of IPAA.
Terry was awarded the Public Service Medal in 2018 for distinguished public service and was inducted into the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll in the same year.