PANEL DISCUSSION | Safety standards for new energy technology
PANEL DISCUSSION | Safety standards for new energy technology


Roger has over 30 years experience in design, integration and project delivery in Defence, Toll systems and Rail. After 9 years as Aurizon’s Chief Engineer, Roger leads Aurizon’s Fleet Decarbonisation Programme. The Programme includes the development and testing of zero emission vehicles, technical research and emission reduction projects targeted to have immediate impact on our operational emission intensity. Roger has throughout his career been part of or lead multi-disciplinary specialists to achieve project oriented goals utilising new technologies. As a Fellow of both Engineers Australia and IMechE he actively encourages engineers to set and achieve their career and personal aspirations.

Anitra has 20+yrs experience including over 7 years with Pacific National, where she is currently ESG Principal. She supports Pacific National as it seeks to reduce the national supply chain carbon footprint through its own decarbonisation pathway and supporting the increased role of rail-freight in the national transition to a low carbon economy.

Tim, an experienced and well respected rail industry expert is founder and director of Walbrook Partners. Tim is the independent member on Metro Trains Melbourne Board Safety Committee and an independent director of RISSB. Between 2005 and 2016 Tim held a number of senior executive roles in, safety, environment and commercial at Asciano. the parent company of Pacific National and Patrick Stevedores. As head of Safety for Asciano Tim designed and implemented Asciano’s initial safety governance framework and delivered material reductions in injuries and incidents. Tim was also a founding director of Tracksafe. Tim holds a PhD in Economics from University College London, a Masters in Economics from Carleton University, Canada and a BA Economics from the University of Sheffield, UK. Tim also holds a Certified Diploma in Accounting and Finance from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the UK and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Marcelle is an Engagement Manager at Standards Australia, Australia’s leading independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit standards organization. Standards Australia represents the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), specializing in the development and adoption of internationally-aligned standards in Australia. Marcelle works with stakeholders across technical committees in the ICT, Transport, and Logistics sectors to identify and develop globally harmonized standards for the Net Benefit of the Australian community