qr annual report 2007 - 2008.pdf - Queensland Rail

QR LEADERSHIP
Senior
Executive
Lance Hockridge
Chief Executive Officer
Lance Hockridge joined QR Limited as CEO in 2007. He has more
than 30 years experience in transportation and heavy industrial
sectors in Australia and the US. Beginning at BHP his roles included
Human Resources and Industrial Relations, General Manager of BHP
Transport, head of BHP’s Long Products business and President
Industrial Markets responsible for Port Kembla’s steelmaking operation
and New Zealand Steel. In March 2005, Lance was appointed
President of BlueScope Steel’s North American operations.
QR LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT 2007/08
Stephen Cantwell
Group Executive General Manager, QR Freight
Stephen’s QR executive management positions have spanned
operations, business development, corporate strategy &
planning and infrastructure areas. In January this year, he was
appointed head of QR Freight, a challenging role focused on
spearheading QR’s national freight ambitions across a wide
portfolio. He is an adjunct professor with the University of
Queensland’s School of Information Technology and Electrical
Engineering and is also a Director of the CRC for Integrated
Engineering Asset Management (CIEAM).
Mike Carter
Executive General Manager, QR Network
Michael has extensive management experience in
QR’s freight, passenger and heavy haul rail businesses.
Responsible for the commercial performance of QR’s
10,000-kilometre network, Michael is directing the largest
infrastructure development program in QR Network’s history,
valued at more than $10 billion. In addition to his work for QR,
Michael was a consultant to the London Underground during
its restructure, advising on access issues for private operators
and European rail infrastructure standards.
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