'It is critical these businesses continue to be overseen by capable boards that bring a breadth of experience,' says deputy premier
Female representation at business boards of Queensland government-owned corporations (GOC) went up to 55% this year.
According to the Queensland government, there were 21 new and reappointed directors across seven GOCs and Seqwater who commenced in their roles this month. Among them, 14 were women.
"Through these appointments, we continue to exceed our target of 50% of women on Queensland Government Boards," said Deputy Premier and Treasurer Cameron Dick in a statement.
"I look forward to working with new and continuing members delivering essential projects across the state."
Queensland has set a target of having 50% of women on government boards, a goal that it also met last year after female representation was at 52% at GOC boards.
Queensland GOCs
Queensland's GOCs provide essential services across electricity, water, ports, and deliver critical infrastructure to support economic growth.
According to the state, the new appointments seek to ensure that the boards are made up of members with "requisite skills and experience."
"The strength of Queensland's Government-Owned Corporations sets us apart from other jurisdictions, so it is critical these businesses continue to be overseen by capable boards that bring a breadth of experience," Dick said.
The list of appointed and reappointed directors include:
CS Energy
- Mark Carkeet (new)
- Kellie Charlesworth (new)
- Alison Smith (new)
- Kimberley Swords (new)
Energy Queensland
- Kev Kehl (new)
- Megan O’Hara Sullivan (new)
- Karen Lay-Brew (reappoint)
- Hon. Paul Lucas (reappoint)
Gladstone Port Corporation
- Adrian Noon (new - Chair)
- Ryl Gardner (reappoint)
Port Of Townsville
- Danielle O’Toole (reappoint)
QIC
- Brett Himbury (reappoint)
- Susan MacDonald (reappoint)
Seqwater
- Hon. Dr Anthony Lynham (new - Chair)
- Penny Tovey (reappoint)
Stanwell
- Kara Cook (new)
- Laurie Lefcourt (new)
- Jane Schmitt (new)
- Marianna O’Gorman (reappoint)
Sunwater
- Stuart Armitage (reappoint)
- Leeha James (reappoint)
