The Board of Directors of Queensland Airports Limited (QAL) is responsible for Corporate Governance across the business.
QAL has achieved continued convergence and integration of its governance, risk and compliance functions. Consultation between the Board and Executive in relation to these areas has resulted in an increased focus and level of responsibility within each business unit. We are committed to the continuous improvement and development of governance processes to ensure they are embedded throughout the QAL group.
QAL believes the implementation of appropriate and relevant corporate governance practices will enhance the performance of the company and allow for stronger relationships with our shareholders, customers, the local community and other relevant stakeholders.
QAL recognises the benefits of best practice corporate governance principles as a benchmark guide for its corporate governance framework.
Appointed 1 October 2022
FAICD
Ann is one of Australia's leading business executives with a career that spans Government, Banking and Cruise Tourism. She is an active philanthropist with a passion for improving opportunities and removing barriers for women in STEM and sport, and supporting opportunities for Indigenous Australians.
Ann is the Chair of UNICEF Australia, Enero Group, the Port of Townsville, Queensland Airports Limited and Circa. She is the Chancellor of Queensland University of Technology, a Non-executive Director of National Australia Bank and a Member of Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.
Beginning her working life as a Radiographer, Ann became First Assistant Secretary of the Office of the Status of Women in Canberra before moving to the banking sector initially in HR roles, then in CEO roles with Westpac NZ, the Bank of Melbourne and most recently with Carnival Australia.
The Australian Government awarded Ann the Centenary Medal in 2001 and in 2004 she was awarded an Order of Australia. In 2015 Ann was named as the overall winner of the Australian Financial Review 100 Women of Influence Award.
Appointed 25 March 2013
BA (Mgnt), Dip Corp Fin, GRAICD, JP
Alan has more than 30 years’ experience as a senior executive heading up large capital-intensive organisations, both in Australia and overseas – including Perth and Sydney airports. He is a Non-Executive Director of Akuna Bay Pty Ltd, CBH Group, Strategic Solutions (WA) Pty Ltd and Interflour Group Pte Ltd. He is former Chairman of Western Power, Western Carbon, Australian Renewable Fuels Pty Ltd and Tourism Western Australia and a former Director of Adelaide Airport Ltd and Tesla Corporation.
Appointed 1 April 2025
Abi has extensive global experience in strategy, M&A, digital and business growth. Abi has held senior executive roles in the industrial, retail and financial services sectors at companies including ANZ, Amcor, Incitec Pivot and Caltex after starting her career at BHP.Abi also set up and ran an advisory and management business, Absolute Partners which helped large corporates as well as entrepreneurial start-ups drive profitable growth.
Abi is currently a Non Executive Director at Coles Limited, Bendigo and Adeliade Bank and Computershare. Previously Abi was a Non Executive Director at Sydney Airports Limited, Orora Limited, Chair of Planwise AU, a Director of Swimming Australia and a member of the Lazard PE Fund advisory committee.
Appointed 1 April 2025
Andrew Jennings joined KKR in 2020 and is a member of the Asia Pacific Infrastructure team. Mr. Jennings is responsible for infrastructure investments in Australia and New Zealand, and serves on the Board of Directors of Spark Infrastructure and Ritchies Transport. Prior to joining KKR, Mr. Jennings was a sector lead for the energy & utilities team within QIC's global infrastructure business. Mr. Jennings has led transactions across various sectors including renewable energy, regulated utilities and transport. Previously, Mr. Jennings worked in Deutsche Bank's corporate finance team in both London and Sydney, specialising in infrastructure & utilities. Mr. Jennings holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), with First Class Honours, and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland.
Appointed 1 April 2025
Lu Yan Li joined KKR in 2021 and is a Director on the Asia Pacific Infrastructure team. Prior to joining KKR, Ms. Li was a member of QIC’s global infrastructure business, where she was actively involved in investments within the transport infrastructure sector. Previously, Ms. Li worked on J.P. Morgan’s energy and utilities investment banking team in Sydney and during her time there, advised on transactions across various sectors including energy, renewables and utilities. Ms. Li holds a Bachelor of Science (Actuarial) from Curtin University.
Appointed 1 April 2025
Shane joined Skip Capital in 2023 as part of the Real Assets and Infrastructure team. Shane spent over a decade investing in infrastructure as part of Hastings Funds Management’s originations team and has worked on many successful airport transactions. He started his career as a graduate at QANTAS Airways before moving to Macquarie Bank to start a career in investments. Shane holds a Bachelor of Economics (Actuarial Studies) from Macquarie University.
Appointed 1 April 2025
Sebastian joined Skip Capital in 2018, where he started the Real Assets and Infrastructure investment fund, making investments into transport, energy generation & networks, hyper data centres and waste services. Sebastian has spent almost 2 decades investing in private equity and infrastructure having also worked at Hastings Funds Management, Deutsche Bank’s RREEF Infrastructure and Macquarie’s listed funds Atlas Atreria and Macquarie Infrastructure Group. Sebastian Holds a Masters of Commerce (Econometrics) from UNSW, A Bachelor of Laws from USYD and a Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) from USYD.
