Auckland Transport has appointed Shane Ellison as its new Chief Executive.
Mr Ellison is a returning New Zealander with whakapapa linking him to the iwi of Ngai Tahu and Te Ati Awa. He has had more than 20 years of global experience in senior leadership roles across the transport and infrastructure sectors in complex commercial, political and organisational environments.
Since 2011, Mr Ellison has held a number of senior executive roles of increasing responsibility in Transdev Australasia, including being the senior executive responsible for the delivery of Transdev’s operations across ferry, bus and light rail in New South Wales and Queensland.
“What particularly impressed the selection panel was Shane’s leadership capacity, innovative mindset, mix of operational experience coupled with a deep understanding of transformative change and the importance of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do,” says Auckland Transport Chairman Dr Lester Levy.
Mr Ellison says, “Being part of that, and part of an organisation that can help to shape and influence that change is incredibly exciting.”
He says he will place a particular emphasis on organisational strategy, innovation and customer focus in the role.
Dr Levy confirmed the remuneration for Shane Ellison at $575,000 per annum, significantly less than equivalent positions in the private sector and well within the remuneration band for the role demonstrating the financial prudence of AT’s Board. The remuneration does not have a bonus scheme attached to it.
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