NSW Ports has appointed Christine Bartlett as Non-Executive Director and Chair, succeeding Patricia McKenzie after six years in the role.
NSW Ports has announced the appointment of Christine Bartlett as Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Board.
An accomplished company director and senior executive, Bartlett joins the Board with experience spanning strategy, innovation, complex project management and growth across the property, information technology and finance sectors.
She brings director and chair experience across listed and private boards and is currently Chair of Committee for Economic Development of Australia.
Prior to her board career, Bartlett held CEO and senior executive roles at IBM, National Australia Bank and Jones Lang LaSalle, with regional and global responsibilities based in Australia, the United States and Japan.
The Board welcomed Bartlett to the role and acknowledged the leadership of former Chair Patricia McKenzie over the past six years.
“The Board of NSW Ports would like to welcome Christine to the role of Chair. We look forward to Christine continuing the stewardship of the organisation in its support of Australia’s maritime trade needs and to sustainably cater for NSW’s growing freight task,” the Board said.
“The Board of NSW Ports would also like to thank Patricia for her outstanding leadership and expert guidance during her time as Chair. Under Patricia’s tenure, NSW launched its 40 Year Master Plan to map out the actions and priorities needed to sustainably cater for trade through Port Botany and Port Kembla and navigated the business and operational disruptions brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.”
Speaking on her appointment, Bartlett said she looks forward to working with the Board and management to shape the future of the state’s key ports.
“I look forward to working with the Board and Management of NSW Ports in shaping the future of Port Botany and Port Kembla and supporting the critical contribution the ports make to economic growth and development in New South Wales.
“I also look forward to engaging with customers, stakeholders and industry representatives to hear from them about their priorities and to ensure ongoing communication and collaboration to deliver efficient and sustainable supply chains,” Bartlett said.
