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TfNSW deputy secretary to head SA’s transport department

The South Australian Government has named Transport for NSW deputy secretary Tony Braxton-Smith as the new chief executive of the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.

State transport minister Stephan Knoll said Braxton-Smith would deliver the Marshall Government’s range of infrastructure, planning and public transport reforms.

“The Marshall Government took a host of exciting reforms to the election in the infrastructure and public transport spheres and I’m extremely confident Mr Braxton-Smith is the best person to deliver on this ambitious agenda,” Knoll said on September 24.

Since 2011 Braxton-Smith has been a deputy secretary within Transport for NSW.

Formerly he was the chief executive of Great Southern Rail, executive director of Transport for Serco Asia Pacific, chief executive of Dreamworld, and regional director of P&O Services in Latin America.

“He has an intimate knowledge of the workings of the largest state government transport agency in the country which will be invaluable as he leads South Australia’s department,” Knoll said.

“Throughout his various roles, Mr Braxton-Smith has successfully delivered significant projects, reforms and improved every company or agency he has served.”

Knoll thanked DPTI acting chief executive Julienne TePohe for doing a “fantastic” job over the last six months.

“Ms TePohe has begun driving the Marshall Government’s key infrastructure and public transport reforms and guided the department through the budget process,” Knoll said. “Ms TePohe has provided invaluable advice and outstanding service and I am truly grateful for all her tireless work and commitment.”