Western Sydney Airport Appoints New Deputy Chair

Dept of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications

The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Mike Mrdak AO as the Deputy Chair and Ms Amanda McMillan OBE as a Non‑Executive Director of the Western Sydney Airport Corporation Board, each for an initial three-year term.

The appointments of Mr Mrdak and Ms McMillan followed a publicly advertised, merit‑based recruitment process.

Mr Mrdak brings considerable skills to the board, with extensive knowledge of the aviation sector, airport economics and regulation, as well as experience in senior levels of public administration.

He is the current Chair of the Airport Development Group, a Non-Executive Director of NBN Co, former Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, and former Chair of NEC Australia.

Ms McMillan has strong executive and non-executive experience in airport operations, and her knowledge and commercial acumen will make her appointment an important addition to the board.

She is a current Non-Executive Director of Perth Airport and Queensland Airports, is a former CEO of AGS Airports, and former Managing Director of Glasgow Airport.

Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

"The appointment of Mr Mrdak and Ms McMillan will provide the Western Sydney Airport Corporation Board with important skills and ensure continuity of leadership while the airport transitions from construction to operations.

"I would like to thank the outgoing Non-Executive Directors, Ms Christine Spring and Mr Vincent Graham AM, for their dedicated service to the board."

Quotes attributable to Finance Minister Katy Gallagher:

"This is a crucial time for the airport, and having the right leadership team in place now will ensure its sustained success long into the future.

"I welcome the appointments of Mr Mrdak and Ms McMillan and I'm sure they'll be a great asset to the airport as it pivots to operational status."

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