Kinetic has made three new independent board appointments, with all new members bringing a wealth of transport experience with them
Australian and New Zealand bus operator Kinetic has announced the appointment of three new independent non-executive directors to its board, marking an exciting milestone for the company as it looks to drive its strategic goals.
Kinetic is working towards a 100 per cent zero emission bus network by 2035, supporting a target to be net zero by 2035. This year Kinetic’s zero emission fleet will grow to 300 in Australasia and more than 1,000 globally.
Kinetic says the addition of the new directors supports the company’s continued global growth and industry leadership ambitions and is a strategic move towards more experienced, diverse and independent board representation.
The three new directors, Eileen Doyle, Annette Carey and Janine Stewart, bring to Kinetic a wealth of experience, expertise and fresh perspectives, earned through distinguished careers in senior operational, management and board-level roles.
Kinetic says Eileen Doyle is a seasoned senior executive and board director with extensive experience in logistics, property, manufacturing, financial services and construction. She has served on the boards of several ASX-listed companies. She is presently a director of Santos, DBI, NextDC and Airservices Australia.
Annette Carey brings to the board a wealth of experience leading businesses in the logistics, supply chain, e-commerce, government and security sectors. She has formerly been CEO of Linfox Logistics and Linfox Armaguard, and EGM International at Australia Post. She is currently a director at ASX-listed Sigma Healthcare and government business enterprise National Intermodal.
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Janine Stewart is an accomplished former c-suite executive with a track record of driving business transformation across a diverse range of industries, including financial services, media, aviation, and government. She has held senior leadership roles at Qantas Airlines, NewsCorp Australia, and Commonwealth Bank of Australia, among others.
Kinetic chair Stan Kolenc welcomes the new appointments and says their diverse backgrounds and experience would provide valuable contributions to Kinetic’s board and help achieve its strategic goals.
“Our mission remains simply to improve the livelihoods of the communities in which we live and operate, and sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Kinetic,” Kolenc says.
“We have set bold targets around achieving zero emissions and using our responsibility in operating critical infrastructure to address inequality, and effective governance and an ongoing social licence to operate remain essential for success.”
“We welcome the new directors and believe our board is well-positioned to guide the company forward and towards continued growth and value creation for our stakeholders.”