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Speaker Bureau

Our Speaker Bureau showcases women leading transport.

Speaker bureau

Our speakers demonstrate the contributions women make to transport across Australia. Speakers are senior leaders across a range of transport modes and specialities.

Book a leader for an upcoming event, or simply read their profiles to get inspired. We’ll add more profiles over time.

Portrait of Ishra Baksh

Ishra Baksh

Executive Director (Strategic Insights and Transformation), Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)

Based in QLD

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Portrait of Heather Jones

Heather Jones

Team Manager and Founder | Pilbara Heavy Haulage Girls Group

Based in WA

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Portrait of Kirsty Kelly

Kirsty Kelly

Chief Executive Officer | Australian Institute Traffic Planning and Management

Based in QLD

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Portrait of Jacqui Walters

Jacqui Walters

National Rail Manufacturing Advocate

Based in QLD

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Portrait of Julie Mitchell PSM NEM

Julie Mitchell PSM NEM

Deputy Director General (Infrastructure, Management and Delivery) | Department of Transport and Main Roads

Based in QLD

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Portrait of Jacquelene Brotherton

Jacquelene Brotherton

Chair | Transport Women Australia Limited

Based in VIC

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Portrait of Janelle van de Velde

Janelle van de Velde

Chief Corporate Officer and Company Secretary | National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

Based in QLD

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Portrait of Julie Russell OAM

Julie Russell OAM

Director | Russell Transport Pty Ltd

Based in QLD

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Portrait of Kay Salvair Smith

Kay Salvair Smith

Managing Director | Fusion Advisory

Based in NSW

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Portrait of Katie Cooper

Katie Cooper

Chief Executive Officer | Metro Tasmania

Based in TAS

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Portrait of Jayne Whitney

Jayne Whitney

Chief Strategy Officer | John Holland

Based in NSW

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Portrait of Kat Stapleton

Kat Stapleton

Chief Executive Officer | Queensland Rail

Based in QLD

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