EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CURRENT DIRECTORS Southern Ports’ Board of Directors is the governing body as detailed in the Port Authorities Act 1999. Members are appointed by the Minister for Ports and are tasked with determining the policies and controlling the affairs of Southern Ports.
IAN SHEPHERD, BOARD CHAIR Assoc. Civic Engineering, Grad. Dip. Business, Harvard Advanced Management Program, Hon. Fellow IE Aust, MAICD APPOINTED 1 February 2020, term ends 31 December 2021 As an experienced CEO and Director, Ian brings varied and direct experiences in governance and business, finance, leadership, risk and public relations. In addition, he has an understanding of the importance of board dynamics and culture. Ian spent 17 years as a Director and eight years as CEO/Managing Director of GHD Group Pty Ltd, an infrastructure services company operating across all facets of planning, project management and engineering. With operations across 10 countries, Ian brings international knowledge and awareness of key issues. He has strong commercial and strategic capabilities in relation to company growth and transformational changes. Ian is also a Director of the Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation.
GAYE MCMATH, DEPUTY CHAIR BComm Melbourne University, MBA, AMP HBS, FAICD, FCPA APPOINTED DEPUTY CHAIR 1 July 2018, term ends 30 June 2022 Gaye has extensive experience in mining, resources, infrastructure, energy, financial services, treasury, property and higher education. Her executive experience includes senior executive finance and commercial roles over 23 years with BHP and over 12 years with the University of Western Australia. Gaye held the position of Deputy Chair of Commissioners of the City of Perth. Gaye’s board experience spans 20 years across a diverse range of organisations including Listed Companies, Government Trading Enterprises and Not-for Profit organisations. SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Chair Audit, Finance and Risk Committee
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