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Mark Wild leaves Public Transport Victoria

Southern Cross Station. Photo: RailGallery / Inset: PTV

Public Transport Victoria chief executive Mark Wild has resigned, and has been replaced with an interim CEO.

Victorian public transport minister Jacinta Allan announced on Wednesday, September 16 that she had accepted Wild’s formal resignation from the role of chief executive.

Wild will take up a position in the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources.

“I have worked closely with Mark over the past nine months on the Andrews Labor Government’s huge public transport agenda,” Allan said, “including Melbourne Metro Rail Project, 50 level crossing removals and new trains and trams for Victoria.”

Allan praised Wild for his “extensive experience and outstanding technical knowledge,” which she said had been valuable in developing the critical projects undertaken by the Andrews Government.

Gary Liddle, formerly the chief executive of VicRoads, will act as the interim CEO of Public Transport Victoria until a new chief is appointed.

Wild’s resignation comes roughly five months after former PTV chairman, Ian Dobbs, resigned from his post.

Public Transport Victoria is the statutory authority in charge of managing the state’s train, tram and bus services. It is responsible for providing, coordinating and promoting the public transport system.