Southern Ports Chief Executive Officer Keith Wilks has been elected to the Ports Australia Board
along with another two new representatives from Western Australian port authorities.
Mr Wilks will provide his unique perspective and knowledge of the industry developed during his
35-year career – which includes time spent at sea and in various operational roles before he
transitioned into senior leadership roles during the last decade.
"I'm excited by the prospect of what I can bring to Ports Australia in my role as a Director and
I'm looking forward to being involved in discussions about the industry," Mr Wilks said.
"The ports industry has been a huge part of my working life and I'm honoured to be able to give
back to the sector."
Mr Wilks joined Fremantle Ports Chief Executive Officer Jodie Ransom and Mid West Ports Chief
Executive Officer Damian Tully as the newest Directors on the 12-person Board.
They join the CEOs of the Port of Melbourne, Port of Townsville, TasPorts and Flinders Ports who
were each re-elected as returning Directors.
"Western Australian ports are a significant contributor to the national economy, so it's great to see
such a strong WA contingent on the new board," Mr Wilks added.
Ports Australia Chair Stewart Lammin said Mr Wilks would be a valuable addition to the Board of
Directors and he was looking forward to working with all the new directors.
"The experience Keith has as someone with more than three decades working in various roles at
various ports cannot be understated," Mr Lammin said.
"I'm sure this is going to be another great Ports Australia Board to work with and together we will
continue providing a strong collective voice for our industry while it plays a critical role in the
national economy."
The new-look board was formally elected at the Ports Australia AGM this week.
Stewart Lammin will continue as the Board's Chair with support from Anthony Donald and Marika
Calfas in the Deputy Chair roles.