National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) Chief Executive, Sal Petroccitto, has announced three new appointments to the NHVR leadership team following a nation-wide recruitment process.
“These appointments bring new skills and capabilities to our leadership team and ensure one of the key building blocks of the NHVR’s new organisational structure is in place,” said Petroccitto.
Geoff Casey filled the position of Executive Director (Productivity and Safety). Casey has a background in regulatory compliance, risk management, the establishment and implementation of safety management systems and related government policy in safety-critical industries. He comes to the NHVR from his most recent role as the Manager of Operational Safety, Investigations and Risk, within the safety department of Qantas Airlines.
Karen Vohland has been appointed in the role of Executive Director (Engagement and Partnerships). Vohland has held senior executive roles in the public and private sectors with more than 25 years’ experience in media, public relations and stakeholder engagement. Karen is currently the Director (Tourism and Stewardship) with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) and has been instrumental in shaping the agency's tourism and stakeholder engagement activities.
The new Executive Director (Regulatory Compliance) is Tony Kursius. With over 20 years’ experience at senior executive-level in regulatory and service delivery roles with the Queensland Government transport portfolio, Tony Kursius’ expertise spans corporate human resource management, land transport (including registration and licensing), road safety, rail safety, road use management and transport compliance functions. Tony assisted the NHVR to establish its regulatory and compliance function, holding the temporary position of Director (Compliance Transition) in 2013-2014.
“On behalf of the NHVR Board, I am delighted to welcome these talented individuals to our organisation, as we embark on a new phase of stabilisation and delivery in collaboration and partnership with industry and government,” Petroccitto said.
“Geoff, Karen and Tony will join the NHVR over the coming weeks with all new executives on deck and ready for the year ahead by late February.”
“This year, the NHVR leadership team will deliver on key initiatives that industry has been calling for, such as improvements to Australia’s heavy vehicle maintenance and accreditation regimes, fatigue management options tailored to industry needs and more consistency in roadside enforcement.
“With strong support from our industry and government partners, I am very proud of the momentum we achieved last year and am looking forward to a very successful 2015,” said Petroccitto.