Appointment of new DPTI Chief Executive
04 October 2018
SA Government:
The State Government has appointed Mr
Tony Braxton-Smith as the new Chief Executive of the
Department of
Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.
“I am very pleased to announce that Mr Braxton-Smith has accepted the
role of Chief Executive and I look forward to working with him to
deliver the Marshall Government’s exciting infrastructure, planning and
public transport reforms,” said Minister for Transport, Infrastructure
and Local Government Stephan Knoll.
“Mr Braxton-Smith brings to this role a wealth of private and public
sector experience from around the globe.
“Previously Mr Braxton-Smith has held the positions of Chief Executive
of
Great Southern
Rail, Executive Director of Transport for
Serco Asia Pacific, Chief
Executive of Dreamworld and Regional Director of P&O Services in Latin
America.
“Most recently, since 2011, Mr Braxton-Smith has been employed as a
Deputy Secretary within the
NSW transport department.
“He has an intimate knowledge of the workings of the largest state
government transport agency in the country which will be invaluable as
he leads
South Australia’s department.
“Throughout his various roles, Mr Braxton-Smith has successfully
delivered significant projects, reforms and improved every company or
agency he has served.
“The Marshall Government took a host of exciting reforms to the election
in the infrastructure and public transport spheres and I’m extremely
confident that Mr Braxton-Smith is the best person to deliver on this
ambitious agenda.”
Minister Knoll also extended his sincere thanks to Acting Chief
Executive Julienne TePohe saying she had done a fantastic job over the
last six months.
“Ms TePohe has begun driving the Marshall Government’s key
infrastructure and public transport reforms and guided the department
through the Budget process,” said Minister Knoll.
“Ms TePohe has provided invaluable advice and outstanding service and I
am truly grateful for all her tireless work and commitment.”
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