Mental health foundation for transport and logistics workers, Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds, has welcomed Naomi Frauenfelder as the Foundation’s inaugural Chief Executive Officer.
Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds is the First mental health foundation for transport and logistics workers to launch in Australia.
The not-for-profit charitable foundation launched via a live webinar conference on Tuesday 18th August 2020. Naomi commenced her CEO responsibilities mid January, 2021.
“The HHTS Board is delighted to welcome Naomi into this executive leadership role, and looks forward to working collaboratively with her as the Foundation builds on its three key pillars; training, standards, and wellness,” said HHTS Chair Paul Graham.
Naomi Frauenfelder brings a wealth of knowledge to HHTS, having previously held the position of Executive Director at the TrackSAFE Foundation.
TrackSAFE is an Australian rail industry not-for-profit that addresses suicide on the rail network and the resultant trauma caused to train drivers and other frontline staff.
“Naomi has a passion to unite industries behind mental health, providing individuals and organisations with the resources they need to face challenges head-on. Her skills and experience make her a great fit to lead HHTS to becoming the recognised peak body for mental health and wellbeing across the industry,” Paul said.
HHTS, in conjunction with AP Psychology & Consulting Services (APPCS), will launch a three year Industry Blueprint Strategy, National Framework, Guidelines and Charter for Psychological Safety for road transport and logistics, in early 2021.
Interim CEO Lachlan Benson will work alongside Naomi until April, 2021 to support the delivery of this industry-wide initiative.
“Along with the Board I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Lachlan Benson for his dedication and spirited leadership as Interim CEO of HHTS. Lachlan has been on the journey to establishing the Foundation for nearly two years and has been at the forefront of its key founding initiatives and achievements to date. We owe much to his efforts,” Paul said.
“Lachlan will now transition to the HHTS Board as an Independent Director, where he will continue to give back to the sector that he has worked in for his entire career. We look forward to welcoming him onto the Board and his continued involvement in helping to shape the future of the Foundation.”