NSW Ports has announced that the current Chairman of the Board will step down next month.
After more than 6 years with the business, Paul McClintock AO will retire from the executive team of NSW Ports.
Patricia McKenzie will take over as Chair of the Board from March 5th this year.
A spokesperson from NSW Ports said Patricia “brings to the role many years’ experience as a non- executive director and chair of government and private sector organisations”.
Patricia said was pleased to be joining such a strong and reputable organisation.
“NSW Ports manages a $5 billion asset portfolio consisting of NSW’s key trade gateways of Port Botany and Port Kembla, and two intermodal hubs at Enfield and Cooks River,” she said.
“I am looking forward to the opportunity to work alongside both the Board and the executive team to continue to drive sustainable growth of the ports and intermodal terminals.”
Patricia has a background in the energy industry and is currently a non-executive director of AGL Energy Limited and The Housing Connection, a not- for-profit organisation.
She has previously been Chair at Essential Energy, Healthdirect Australia Limited and Diabetes Australia, and has held Board roles at APA Group, Transgrid, and Macquarie Generation Limited.
Marika Calfas NSW Ports Chief Executive Officer said the organisation is thankful for Paul’s contribution to the company.
“Throughout the years he has helped the business transform into a world class port and logistics manager focussed on driving sustainable growth,” Marika said.
“Paul has left an enduring mark on the company and I want to take this opportunity to publicly thank him for his long-standing support of and commitment to the business and his leadership of the Board and guidance to the executive team.”




