Brian Brennan

Brian Brennan is the CEO of Transdev Australia and New Zealand, overseeing Transdev’s light rail operations in Sydney and heavy rail in Wellington. His public transport experience spans 25 years in different transport modes across Europe and Australia. He has deep light rail experience having led Dublin’s Luas tram network in Ireland helping deliver a 98% customer satisfaction rate. Brian has been pivotal in the delivery and operations of Sydney’s light rail and mobilising the city’s newest tram line taking shape now in Parramatta. His passion is developing people & serving customers – enabling about 200 frontline leaders this year through training to grow themselves and improve customer experiences. Brian embraces and actively encourages inclusivity and diversity, is committed to sustainable transport and promoting public transport as a critical social enabler. He lives in Sydney with his family, is a regular on the trams, ferries and buses and occasionally you might spot him on early morning jogs through the suburbs. Brian has served as a Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTA ANZ) Board Director since 31 May 2023 and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.