The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has appointed a new CEO and Managing Director as of 8 January 2024.
Wayne Johnson has been appointed to the role, following a nation-wide search.
Mr Johnson has more than 15 years of leadership experience across Australia’s resources, freight and logistics industries, including mine, port and rail operations.
Mr Johnson has been serving as acting CEO since August, having previously led the organisation’s Hunter Valley business for nearly a decade, including most recently as Group Executive responsible for the commercial and operational performance of the network.
ARTC has said that Mr Johnson is a champion of rail as a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible mode of transport, and that his leadership will drive forward ARTCs safety, reliability and resilience focus, in partnership with its customers and the broader supply chain.
