Keolis Downer chief executive Benedicte Colin has joined the board of the Australasian Railway Association.
Colin’s appointment to the ARA board was announced by ARA chairman Bob Herbert on April 12.
“It is my great pleasure to announce the appointment of Mrs Benedicte Colin,” Herbert said.
“Benedicte brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with her that will be of immense benefit to ARA.”
Colin was appointed as chief executive of Keolis Downer in October 2014, following a short period as interim chief.
Prior to her appointment at Keolis Downer, Colin was refining project manager – general counsel and company secretary at Asquire, the consortium responsible for the Victorian Desalination Plant – the largest PPP to be undertaken in Australia.
“Benedicte was born and raised in Paris where she gained legal qualifications and an MBA,” Herbert continued.
“Her successful legal career included time as a partner at France-based law firm De Gaulle Fleurance and Associés, specialising in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions.
“On behalf of the Board and ARA members I extend a warm welcome to Benedicte and we look forward to her advice, wisdom and friendship into the future.”
Along with Herbert, Colin joins ARA chief executive Danny Broad, Sydney Trains boss Howard Collins, NSW Trains boss Rob Mason, ARTC chief John Fullerton, Queensland Rail COO Kevin Wright, Pacific National director David Irwin, WA Public Transport Authority managing director Mark Burgess, Metro Trains Melbourne chief Andrew Lezala, Brookfield Rail chief Paul Larsen, Bombardier Australia boss Rene Lalande, G&WA managing director Greg Pauline, and John Holland executive general manager Karl Mociak, on the board of the rail body.