Queensland Rail Board 

Stephen has extensive experience in the Queensland tourism industry. He was previously CEO of North Queensland Airport Limited where he oversaw the integration of the newly privatised Cairns and Mackay Airports and developed long term growth strategies for both businesses. Earlier roles included CEO of Dreamworld and WhiteWater World theme parks and CEO of Tourism Queensland. In addition, Stephen is Chairman of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) and a director of the Queensland Events Corporation. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Griffith University. Stephen’s experience in customer focused roles and his significant regional focus enables him to make a valuable contribution to the Queensland Rail Limited Board.

Maureen served in the Brisbane City Council from 1991 to 2008. She was Deputy Mayor during that time but her main role was as Chairperson of Transport, Traffic and Major Projects. Some achievements included overseeing the building of the Inner City Bypass, the Eleanor Schonnell Bridge, the introduction of CityCat ferries and the establishment of TransLink in partnership with the Queensland Government. Maureen has always been a passionate advocate of public transport.

Dr Keliher has extensive experience in both the Queensland and New South Wales public service, with roles that include Chairman of the former Service Delivery and Performance Commission and Director-General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Dr Keliher was appointed as a director of QR Limited in 2008 following his retirement, and brings his public service experience to his position on the Queensland Rail Limited Board.

Merren is currently Group Executive–Alliances, Network & Yield for Virgin Australia Airlines. Her areas of accountability include revenue and yield management, network planning, scheduling and alliances. She has been with the Virgin Australia Group since 2008. Prior to that, Merren was Chief Advisor at Rio Tinto Iron Ore, based in Perth. Her previous positions include Deputy State Solicitor for Western Australia and Executive Partner at national law firm Allens Arthur Robinson, based in Melbourne.

Denise has extensive rail industry experience, working at the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) for over 10 years, holding the positions of Strategic Business Manager, General Manager Operations and Customer Service, and General Manager Hunter Valley. More recently, she was Head of Business Development for the Asia Pacific region of AnsaldoSTS, a transport solutions company. Denise now runs McMillan Advisory and Consulting, her own private bespoke consulting business. Holding a BSc in Finance and an MBA, she has a background in finance, including roles with Westpac and financial markets in London.

Dawson has more than 30 years of experience as a company director, including serving on the QR Limited Board for nearly 11 years where he was chair of the Audit and Risk Committee before to his appointment to the Queensland Rail Limited Board. Prior to his retirement from full-time employment, Dawson was a General Manager for QIC Limited.

Julie-Anne is a non executive director of companies in sectors which include financial services, transport, tourism and health. She was previously a lawyer whose career included 25 years in partnership in private practice. She is a former Queensland Telstra Business Women’s award winner, President of the Queensland Law Society, Chair of the Solicitors’ Board of Queensland and Deputy Chancellor of the Queensland University of Technology. She previously chaired the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland (RACQ) and RACQ Insurance. Julie-Anne is a member of the Australian Motor Sport Appeal Court and the CPA Australia Disciplinary Panel.