The Queensland Government has announced board appointments for Ports North, Gladstone Ports Corporation, North Queensland Bulk Ports and Port of Townsville.
The appointments will strengthen existing boards and support government owned ports to deliver the services and value Queenslanders expect.
The appointments are:
- Ports North: Kate Lamason – Director
- Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC): Fleur Anderson – Director
- Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC): Alex Jarufe – Director
- Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC): Candice Stower – Director
- North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP): Emma Coburn – Director
- North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP): Jeanine Drummond – Director
- Port of Townsville: Sarah Bowrey – Director
- Port of Townsville: John Hathaway – Director
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates welcomed the new appointees and thanked outgoing board members for their service.
“Strong leadership across our businesses is critical to diversify Queensland’s trade capabilities, strengthening our economy and supporting future growth,” Minister Bates said.
“These new appointments will help our ports seize new opportunities that support economic growth.”
Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg, also welcomed the new board directors.
“We look forward to working closely with our boards to ensure these important assets continue to serve Queenslanders well into the future,” he said.
