Queensland Rail Board

Appointed: 8 August 2025

Appointed Chair: 8 August 2025

Experience: Andrew is an experienced senior leader with more than 20 years’ experience in a range of strategic roles across Australia and overseas. 

Andrew has predominantly worked in Financial Advisory, specialising in the valuation of companies and businesses.

Andrew has previously chaired the Financial Services Institute of Australia (FINSIA) Queensland Regional Council and served on the Board of Herron Todd White Australia and as Deputy Chair.

Andrew is currently Independent Chair of Ellerslie Farms, one of Australia’s largest egg producers. He is also Chair of the Brisbane Lions who compete in the Australian Football League (AFL), and served on the 2020 Queensland Government AFL Grand Final Bid Committee that successfully bid for Queensland to host the 2020 AFL Grand Final. 

Qualifications: BCom (Hons), MAcc, CA, GAICD, Senior Fellow FINSIA.

Member of: Major Projects and Procurement Committee; People, Safety and Environment Committee; and Audit and Risk Committee.

​Other Board and Committee memberships: Chair of Ellerslie Farms and Chair of its Finance and Risk Committee and Safety and Sustainability Committee. ​Chair of the Brisbane Lions and Chair of its Finance Committee.

Appointed: 8 August 2025

Experience: Julian is an accomplished technology executive and board director with extensive experience in digital transformation, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI) across enterprise and government sectors.

As CEO of CapitalAI, Julian specialises in helping large enterprises and government departments realise the benefits of AI through expert advisory services. He previously founded Intalock, one of Australia’s largest cybersecurity companies, which was successfully acquired by Spirit Technology in 2020.

Julian served as Non-Executive Director of ASX-listed Spirit Technology where he played a key leadership role in the company’s transformation into a leading national technology solutions provider. He is a member of the Australian Information Security Association (ASIA), the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and the Peregian Digital Hub.

Julian’s governance expertise encompasses technology, strategy, risk management, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance with a proven track record of guiding organisations through complex digital transformations.

Qualifications: Nil. 

Appointed: 8 August 2025

Experience: With a career spanning senior leadership roles in finance, agribusiness and infrastructure, Lisa brings deep expertise in banking, governance and operations, risk management, supply chain, real estate and regional Australia.

Lisa is widely recognised for her ability to combine financial acumen with strategic leadership, ensuring value creation and sustainable growth for the sectors she serves.

Lisa is passionate about regional development, as well as building high performance cultures that best serve the interests of clients and the communities they live in.

Qualifications: GAICD, MBA (Finance), BBus (Accounting).

Member of: Audit and Risk Committee (Chair effective 14 August 2025); and Member of Major Projects and Procurement Committee.

Other Board and Committee memberships: Non-Executive Director of Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility.

Appointed: 1 October 2023

Experience: Loretta is an accomplished senior executive with significant board experience gained over 30 years in public transport operations, rail, mining, infrastructure and finance. 

She is a former Managing Director of three iconic public transport networks — Sydney Ferries, Melbourne Bus Franchise and Gold Coast Light Rail. Loretta was previously Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Aurizon Network, and held executive roles with Downer EDI, Leighton Contractors and Minera Alumbrera (Argentina) and M.I.M Holdings Ltd. 

Loretta’s governance skills include oversight of finance, stakeholders, organisational culture and risk management in 24/7 operational workforces and major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications: B​Bus (Accountancy), MBA, FCPA, GAICD.

Member of: Audit and Risk Committee; Major Projects and Procurement Committee; People, Safety and Environment Committee (Chair effective 27 June 2025).

Other Board and Committee memberships: Commissioner of the National Transport Commission and a member of its Audit and Risk Committee; Director of Fawkes Infrastructure Bidco Pty Ltd (Ventura Bus Melbourne) and Chair of its Strategic Initiatives Committee and a member of its Audit and Risk Committee and its Environmental, Social and Governance Committee; Director of JK Tech Pty Ltd and Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee; and a Member of Brisbane Youth Services Management Committee and Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee.

​Appointed: 8 August 2025​

Experience: Wendy has more than 30 years’ experience across private and government sectors in industries including rail, infrastructure, transportation, mining, construction, ports and consulting services. 

Throughout her career Wendy has been instrumental in facilitating organisational growth and her expertise spans across strategy, commercial, financial, acquisitions, change, integration, capital programs, operations, manufacturing, risk and governance. 

Wendy's most notable achievements include serving as the Senior Regional Vice President Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand for the Fortune 300 US entity Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB); President for Australia and New Zealand at Bombardier Transportation (TSX: BBD); and Chief Executive Officer of the Rolling Stock Development Division in the Victorian Government. 

Wendy has held senior executive positions in companies including Everything Infrastructure Group (EIG), the John Holland Group, Australia Trade Coast, and the Port of Brisbane Corporation. She has also previously served on the Queensland Rail Board between 2012 – 2016.

Qualifications: BBus and Marketing, BA (Commerce/Government), MAICD.

Member of: Major Projects and Procurement Committee (Chair effective 14 August 2025); and Member of People, Safety and Environment Committee.

Other Board and Committee memberships: Director of MPR Advisory.