ARRB Group has announced the appointment of former NSW Roads and Maritime Services Chief Executive Peter Duncan as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors.
Mr. Duncan replaces the outgoing Chairman, Gary Liddle, and heads up a new-look Board, which the research body has stated is committed to a renewed focus on driving innovation and collaboration within the organisation and with industry partners.
“It is a privilege to be appointed Chairman of the Board for ARRB Group,” Mr. Duncan said in a statement. “My relationship with ARRB goes back to the early 1980s, collaborating with some of the country’s top researchers in the area of road safety. Since then I have seen first-hand, the organisation go from strength to strength, expanding its research and technological capabilities providing value to partners in the local and international transport community.”
“We have already commenced planning a future direction for ARRB and will look to implement collaborative strategies inclusive of ARRB staff and stakeholders,” he added.
Mr. Liddle, the outgoing Chairman, thanked his fellow Board members. “Congratulations to Peter Duncan and I wish him and the Board all the best for the coming years and look forward to seeing the organisation continue to influence and accelerate the progress in road research through what is the most challenging and promising period of change in the history of transportation,” he said.
“ARRB’s endeavours in the autonomous vehicle space and intelligent transport systems are testament to the organisation’s ability to evolve and it remains one of the few agencies globally equipped to bring together researchers, technical experts, governments, and industry from around the world to deliver major projects in Australia’s public interest.”
The Board recently made additional appointments to coincide with Mr Duncan’s appointment. New board members include:
- Michael Caltabiano, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA)
- Kevin Reid, National Manager Network Outcomes Highways and Network Operations, New Zealand Transport Authority
- Stephen Troughton, Deputy Secretary Infrastructure and Services, Transport for NSW.