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CEO appointed for Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency

The Australian Government has appointed the Chief Executive Officer for the agency, which was established at the time of the 2017-18 Budget to drive more private sector involvement in infrastructure development.

The Australian Government has appointed the Chief Executive Officer for the agency, which was established at the time of the 2017-18 Budget to drive more private sector involvement in infrastructure development.The Australian Government has appointed the Chief Executive Officer for the Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency (IPFA), which was established at the time of the 2017-18 Budget to drive more private sector involvement in infrastructure development.

Leilani Frew will commence her role as the new CEO on 11 December 2017.

Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation Angus Taylor said Ms. Frew would bring a wealth of private and public sector experience to the position.

“Leilani has a strong understanding of infrastructure financing following her extensive involvement in the establishment of the New South Wales Infrastructure and Structured Financing Unit and implementation of the New South Wales Government’s major infrastructure program,” Mr. Taylor said.

“She is an ideal appointment to work with the Commonwealth, states, territories and private sector, to help drive new infrastructure investment across our cities and regions.”

Mr. Taylor also commended interim CEO John O’Neil, who helped establish the IPFA.

“John has played a vital role in establishing IPFA as a trusted source of advice on financing and funding options for infrastructure projects and we wish him well in his future endeavours.”

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