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Megan Bourke-O’Neil, Deputy Secretary of Policy and Innovation at the Victorian Department of Transport, joins guest host Angé Anczewska, General Manager of UITP Australia New Zealand, in a heartfelt discussion about why public transport is so important to our communities. Megan shares that she loves working in a purpose-led field that can improve people’s quality of life by giving them access to jobs and services. She has lots of pragmatic advice and insights for public transport policy makers and leaders as well as women who are considering a career in this empowering industry.
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Jenny Chetwynd, Executive General Manager of Planning and Investment at Auckland Transport is passionate about how public transport can shape people’s lifestyles and the impact she can have as a public transport leader. Jenny and host Michelle Batsas, the Executive Director of UITPANZ, discuss the public transport outlook and how to tackle congestion in Auckland. Jenny also shares how she developed her leadership style and what has driven her throughout her 30-year career. Jenny’s advice for young transport professionals is “Don’t be afraid to aim high or take a leap into a job that you really want”. Tune in for even more insights.
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Dr Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), has a wide ranging discussion with host and UITPANZ Executive Director, Michelle Batsas, about the future of zero emissions transport, influencing decision makers to get initiatives funded and dealing with imposter syndrome. Be empowered by Josipa’s inspiring journey and vision for public transport and more!
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The Hon. Jacinta Allan MP has held public transport portfolios since 2014. She's passionate about ensuring public transport meets the needs of urban and regional communities. She's driven to create better connections and services for everyone. Through a range of projects big and small, including Melbourne's Metro Tunnel and the Level Crossings Removal Project, she's transforming public transport infrastructure across Victoria. She's also transforming the sector itself through the Women in Transport program, setting workforce targets and making sure women know about the pathways and opportunities available to them.
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Western Australia's Minister for Transport and Planning, the Hon. Rita Saffioti MLA, is transforming the state by planning transport projects that deliver better mobility and economic benefits. She's particularly proud of the local rail car manufacturing policy which she wrote in opposition and is now implementing as part of Perth's Metronet project. She encourages women to join public transport to gain skills in a range of areas from engineering, signalling, driving heavy vehicles to customer service, that can also be transferred to other sectors such as mining and agriculture. For her, the key to success is focusing on work that makes you happy and being genuine.
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Wendy McMillan, President Australia and New Zealand for Bombardier Transportation, has three decades of executive leadership experience. While workplaces have improved to be more inclusive for women, there's still a long way to go. Wendy wants to see organisations be proactive, "almost tenacious", in mandating and leading policies to create gender equity. Wendy believes public transport can offer a diverse range of people exciting and varied careers. Leaders must create a workplace culture where different needs are met and everyone - from the new starter to senior executives like herself - is open to continual learning and not afraid to ask questions.
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The Honourable Julie Anne Genter is New Zealand's Minister for Women and Associate Minister for Transport and for Health. Her passion for urban and transport planning got her into politics. She advocated for over a decade to have minimum parking requirements removed from district plans, to allow for more beneficial use of urban space. She highlights how the cost of subsidising public transport is much lower than the cost of another car on the road. She implores women to back themselves and fight for transport and the future of the planet.
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As Chairman of the Board of Keolis Downer in Australia and President of the Middle East and India for Keolis, Leila Frances is a woman who moves many nations. She has built her expertise through on-the-ground operational experience, understanding people and line management, then switching to the commercial side of the business and growing that into an international perspective. She oversees the world's largest tram network in Melbourne, Australia's first multimodal network in Newcastle, Gold Coast light rail and new automated metro systems in Doha, Qatar and Hyderabad, India. Reflecting on her career in public transport, Leila feels fortunate to work in such a forward-thinking sector that’s all about changing cities and people’s lives.
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Transdev Melbourne's Managing Director, Loretta Lynch, is proud to join the team delivering around 30 percent of Melbourne's bus network, with 1400 staff, 500 buses and 25 million passenger journeys a year. The jewel in their crown is Melbourne's first locally-built, fully electric bus. Loretta first got hooked on working in public transport when she delivered Stage 2 of the Gold Coast light rail upgrade, allowing three times the usual services to be run for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Career-wise, she highlights how her unique approach to networking, seeking out people she can help, rather than the other way around, has made the task enjoyable and led her to many professional opportunities.
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Becky Wood, Managing Director, Transportation - Australia & New Zealand at Aurecon, describes how, while working on the financial side of major rail infrastructure projects as a chartered accountant, she quickly discovered what really interested her was the tangible link between the assets she was getting funded and transforming the cities and communities they served. After years in the public transport industry, she is still inspired to benefit people from all walks of life. She’s passionate about using technology to enhance user-centric design and achieve smart outcomes where the needs of all citizens are considered.
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ViaVan's Jessica Oppetit thinks public mobility has become a lot more dynamic in the last five years. It's a great example of how data and innovation can change and positively influence an industry. She outlines how demand-responsive transport can supplement fixed-route services and improve the public transport experience for users. She loves working in public mobility and believes if you love what you're doing today, you'll get to where you want to be tomorrow.
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Nicole Rosie, CEO of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), explains how she used her mastery of change management to lead the organisation through New Zealand’s level four COVID-19 lockdown, less than a month after she started the role. Bringing organisations, teams and individuals along with a new way of working and making it part of their ‘why’ to change was crucial to NZTA's swift response to the pandemic. She’s always been driven to make a difference or change, and public transport is her newest challenge.
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Leanne Redden, the Aussie heading up the Regional Transportation Authority in Northeastern Illinois, oversees the second biggest public transport network in the USA. She discusses how public transport benefits everybody, even people who don't use it. She's been inspired by women who are bold and brave and tries to model that behaviour herself.
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Elizabeth Mildwater, Transport for NSW's Deputy Secretary of Greater Sydney, reflects on the present and future of public transport in Australia's biggest city, as well as transport workers' commitment to serving the public. She's championing gender equality and reconciliation through better recruitment and procurement practices. Tune in to find out how!
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Transport for London's Managing Director of Crossrail 2, Michèle Dix, is no stranger to a challenge, having implemented London's congestion charging regime and having previously held the position of Managing Director of Planning for TfL. She lives to serve the public, whether it's through major public transport policy innovations or the perfect cup of tea. She shares that the key to her success is always pursuing what you enjoy. Find out what Michèle has to say about all this and more on episode one of Women Who Move Nations.
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UITP Australia New Zealand is proud to present its first podcast series, Women Who Move Nations. Every week we’ll feature a different female public transport leader, to discuss the big issues impacting her work and gain insights from her professional journey. Our formidable line-up of guests includes leaders from Australia, New Zealand and around the globe, across the public and private sectors. Catch a sneak preview with UITPANZ’s Executive Director, Michelle Batsas and General Manager, Angé Anczewska now.
