Executive Leadership Team

Kat is a high-impact, agile, and driven leader with executive experience in finance, commercial and operational roles, both locally and internationally.

Passionate about customer experience, Kat is recognised for driving strategic change through large-scale transformation initiatives in highly complex and challenging environments across public and government organisations.

Prior to commencing at Queensland Rail in 2019 as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Kat held a number of executive roles with nbnCo and as CFO for Bahrain Telecommunications company.

Kat was appointed to the substantive role of CEO Queensland Rail on 14 April 2022.

Scott has over 30 years’ of experience in the oil and gas, transport and logistics industries for major producers and railway operators across the globe.

He has held senior management roles focused on operations, health, safety and environment, risk management, security and the community.

Scott is a highly experienced leader with an outstanding track record of implementing innovative strategies and initiatives that deliver safety outcomes in high-risk operating businesses.

As Head of Regional, Scott is responsible for Queensland Rail's Regional operating business including the valuable services we deliver to our Travel and Tourism and freight customers.

Neil is a seasoned executive with more than 30 years' of experience in strategic and operational leadership across the rail industry.

He has a proven track record of delivering commercial, operational and shareholder value through improved safety, customer service, operating discipline, asset utilisation and enterprise governance.

As Head of SEQ, Neil is responsible for the strategic and operational management of Queensland Rail’s SEQ network including the delivery of safe and reliable train services for the people of Queensland.

Rebecca is an adaptable and experienced executive with more than 20 years’ experience in management and senior roles, both globally and locally. She has worked across public, government and private organisations.

Rebecca is passionate, and results driven and is most effective in large, complex, challenging and diverse environments. She brings a broad range of external experience from multiple industries, including emergency services, mining and manufacturing.

As Group Executive People, Wellbeing and Sustainability, she is responsible for people capability, employee relations, people services, workplace health and safety, environment and sustainability, and planning our future workforce and supporting engagement and well-being at Queensland Rail.

Warren McReight is a Chartered Professional Engineer with more than 35 years’ experience delivering diverse multi-billion dollar projects throughout Australia.

His proven leadership experience brings creativity, strong team culture, commercial acumen, risk and governance management, strategic planning and networking skills to the Major Projects​ function.

He is the Executive Sponsor of the Queensland Rail Graduate Development program, and is passionate in developing the next generation of engineers and leaders.

As Group Executive Major Projects, Warren is accountable for the performance of Queensland Rail’s major project delivery, and for leading Queensland Rail’s activities in relation to the Cross River Rail and European Train Control System projects. Warren is also responsible for driving excellence in engineering and safety.

Kevin is an experienced executive with more than 30 years’ experience across all aspects of accounting and financial management. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Secretary.

Kevin’s professional career has spanned the public and private sectors, and he has worked throughout Australia and overseas. He has significant experience in utilities, healthcare, and large infrastructure businesses where he has developed strong commercial acumen, honed his transformation experience, and has proven his ability to develop high-performing and engaged teams.

As Chief Financial Officer, Kevin is responsible for providing commercial leadership to achieve organisational financial goals, while also ensuring the organisation’s compliance with relevant financial regulations, government policies and legislation. He is also responsible for Queensland Rail’s Supply Chain, Corporate Services and Procurement capabilities, and is focused on driving long-term financial discipline and sustainability, across the organisation.

Darren is an experienced leader with more than a decade in senior executive roles in the transport industry, and a long international career in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

During his career, Darren has led significant Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and S4Hana implementations, along with technology enablement of the New South Wales Rail Operations Centre, Metro Integration, and the new Waratah train fleet. He has also introduced new capabilities such as cyber defence, Cloud, agile and digital teams, enterprise-wide data platforms and innovation processes.

As Group Executive Digital and Information, Darren is responsible for uplifting foundational data and digital capabilities at Queensland Rail and driving transformative information and operating technology change.

David Mason was appointed Acting Group Executive Safety, Engineering and Governance in June 2026. He is responsible for Queensland Rail's safety, engineering, risk, assurance, compliance, governance and legal functions.

He has more than 25 years' experience in the rail industry and has spent over 25 years with Queensland Rail. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles across engineering, asset management, project delivery, operations, strategic integration, product strategy and commercial management, leading major infrastructure, operational and transformation programs across the organisation.

A civil engineer by profession, David brings extensive experience in delivering complex rail outcomes, developing innovative commercial and contracting models, and managing major programs of work in complex operational environments. His broad leadership experience provides a unique blend of engineering expertise, operational insight and commercial acumen. Dave is passionate about strengthening safety, governance and organisational performance to support the delivery of safe, reliable and sustainable rail services for Queensland.