William Tieppo has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of V/Line following an extensive recruitment process.
Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams said Mr Tieppo brings more than two decades of transport sector experience to the role, including the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning’s Deputy Secretary for Network Development and his most recent role as Deputy Secretary for Network Design and Integration.
“Mr Tieppo brings extensive leadership experience to V/Line that will help Victoria’s regional train and coach network continue to grow, delivering more services and better connectivity for regional passengers,” said Ms Williams.
“I congratulate Will on his appointment as CEO and thank Warwick for his leadership throughout his time acting in the role.”
Mr Tieppo lives in regional Victoria and previously worked at VicRoads as a Regional Director for South Western Victoria and Director of Regional Operations, in addition to executive positions at the City of Greater Geelong.
Mr Tieppo will commence as CEO on 25 August, leading a team of more than 2,700 employees delivering nearly 3,700 train and coach services to Victorians each week.
“We look forward to welcoming Will Tieppo into V/Line as we continue our focus on delivering high quality services on one of the worlds’ fastest growing regional rail networks,” said V/Line Board Chair, Howard Ronaldson.
Warwick Horsley will continue as Acting CEO until Mr Tieppo commences and has played a vital part in the continuing transformation of the regional rail network, with upgraded lines, better trains and more services.
