Port authority appoints Brendan Webb as CEO
17 Aug 2023
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) has announced the appointment of Brendan Webb as its new Chief Executive Officer.
NQBP Chair Jane McTaggart said the Board welcomes Brendan, who is currently CEO of Ports Victoria, back to NQBP and back to Queensland.
“As a government-owned port authority, our ports and our people deliver essential port services facilitating billions of dollars of trade worldwide for the benefit of the people of Queensland,” Ms McTaggart said.
“We believe that Brendan is the right person to lead NQBP to deliver on our long-term vision to be global leaders in the sustainable facilitation of port trade and further the economy of Queensland.”
Ms McTaggart said that as well as a deep understanding of NQBP and ports, Brendan has extensive commercial experience, having held senior leadership roles in heavy haulage and mining support sectors. “He has experience in commercial sales, trade development, and 24/7 operations including safety and emergency management,” Ms McTaggart said.
“Brendan has a strong commitment to Mackay and north Queensland, having previously worked in the Mackay region for 11 years.”
Ms McTaggart said the new CEO would commence in early October and be based in NQBP’s Mackay head office.
Ms McTaggart thanked Acting CEO Belinda Kenny for her outstanding leadership during the recruitment period. Ms Kenny will continue to act as CEO until 2 October, before returning to her role as Chief Financial Officer.
Mr Webb said, “As a former General Manager with NQBP for almost five years, I hold a deep connection with the organisation. I look forward to leading a positive team culture, and fostering a unified organisation which is resilient and capable of navigating challenges that may arise.”
Ms McTaggart also thanked previous CEO Nicolas Fertin, who resigned in December last year after four years in the role, for his contribution to NQBP.
About NQBP
NQBP is one of Australia’s largest port authorities by tonnage throughput with around half of Queensland’s trade, by tonnage, passing through the four NQBP ports of Hay Point, Mackay, Abbot Point and Weipa.
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North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation contact:
Ian McGoldrick| Senior Manager Communications
0407 211 900 | imcgoldrick@nqbp.com.au