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Aurecon Managing Director, Government – Australia & New Zealand and leading public infrastructure expert Aneetha de Silva has been appointed Roads Australia’s first female president in its 70-year history.
Aneetha became Roads Australia’s first female Vice President two years ago and welcomed this new opportunity to help shape the evolution of Australia’s roads, integrated transport and mobility networks.
“As the first female President, I am excited about the opportunity to lead Roads Australia during an unpredictable but pivotal time in our sector’s history, and to bring my public and private sector expertise to the organisation," says Aneetha.
“Roads Australia can play a powerful role in bringing people from different disciplines together to build the resilience of our sector and enable our economy and future generations to thrive and protect our precious Australian quality of life."
“Increasing diversity in the sector will underpin all of our goals and be a major driver of an improved culture in our sector. Through Roads Australia’s membership there is an opportunity to become modern employers and workplace of choice and improve the representation of women, First Nations people and young people in transport.”
"As the first female President, I am excited about the opportunity to lead Roads Australia during an unpredictable but pivotal time in our sector’s history, and to bring my public and private sector expertise to the organisation."
Aneetha de Silva, Managing Director, Government – Australia & New Zealand
Aurecon Chief Executive Officer William Cox congratulated Aneetha on her appointment to lead one of the country’s most influential peak bodies.
“Roads Australia play a critical role in shaping the future of Australia’s transport system, bringing together industry, government and communities to better serve people and communities. Aneetha’s in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing stakeholders within this industry and passion for making a difference will help RA and its members achieve continued progress.”
Roads Australia is the peak body for roads within an integrated transport system. Members include all of Australia’s transport agencies, road owners, major contactors and consultants, material suppliers, service and technology providers and other relevant industry groups.
Aneetha is also a director of Aurecon’s Group Board, and sits on the Boards of LaunchVic, the Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation and the North East Link State Tolling Corporation. Aneetha is a senior infrastructure executive with over 25 years’ experience across the government and private sectors in Australia, South Africa and the Asia Pacific. She has particular expertise as an advisor, developer and manager of large infrastructure assets and services, especially in transport, telecommunications and property.
Aneetha holds a Bachelor of Laws and Master of Laws from the University of Melbourne, attended the Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and is a member of Chief Executive Women and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
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