Transdev has announced its new Australasian CEO who will take over from Luke Agati
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Transdev Global has announced the new appointment of its CEO of Transdev Australia/ New Zealand.
Brian Brennan will be the operator’s new Australasia CEO, leading Transdev’s Australian and New Zealand teams towards sustained growth in public transportation, particularly relating to the energy transition across buses.
Brennan will report to Transdev Group international CEO Antoine Colas, who is also a member of the group’s executive committee.
As an Irish and Australian citizen, Brennan has spent most of his career gathering experience in the transport industry for 23 years in the UK, Ireland and Australia.
“A constant source of joy for me is the calibre and professionalism of individuals at Transdev,” Brennan says.
“Running safe and reliable public transport around the clock each day involves overcoming many hurdles and obstacles. I enjoy those challenges and love being part of our great Transdev team who delivers every day.
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“I’m passionate about public transport and I’m a regular user of all modes. It’s deeply satisfying that I’m constantly challenged, motivated and delighted by the people I work with.”
Transdev Australasia says Brennan brings an in-depth understanding of the industry and experience to the CEO role, including a wealth of rail project experience in Australia and the UK.
He has previously been a managing director of Transdev Dublin and Ireland’s Veolia Transport.
Brennan replaces Luke Agati, who served as CEO of Transdev Australia/ New Zealand since February 2019.
Brennan will be responsible for Transdev’s Australasian footprint that extends across five cities, six transport modes and 12 transport networks in Australia and New Zealand.