Speakers

The Honourable Jeremy Rockliff MP

Jeremy is a proud North West Tasmanian who grew up on the family farm at Sassafras. He received a Diploma in Farm Management from New Zealand’s Lincoln University. Jeremy has a strong involvement with community organisations, including Lifeline North West and Landcare. In 2022 he became an MP for Braddon and in 2014, was appointed Deputy Premier in the Liberal Government. He became Premier of Tasmania in April 2022. Jeremy is married to Sandra, and they have three daughters- Ruby, Lucy and Holly.

The Honourable Kerry Vincent MLC

Dr Tara Martin

Dr Tara Martin is the Director of Antarctic, Science and Technology with the Tasmanian Government. In her role, Tara represents the Tasmanian Antarctic Gateway and looks for ways to grow the Antarctic, space, science and technology sectors. Before joining the Tasmanian government Tara worked for CSIRO, with expertise in Antarctic and marine research and flagship research infrastructure management.

Norris Carter

Norris Carter is the Chief Executive Officer of Hobart Airport. He has over 25 years’ experience in aviation. He was previously CEO of Cairns and Mackay Airports, and before that led route development at Auckland Airport. He spent 14 years at Qantas in roles including network planning, revenue management and loyalty.

James Avery

James Avery is the Chief Executive Officer of Stadiums Tasmania, where he leads the strategic management and operation of Tasmania’s major sporting and events infrastructure. As CEO, James is responsible for overseeing largescale venue operations, partnerships, and longterm planning to support major events, community access, and economic outcomes across the state. His work sits at the intersection of government, industry, and commercial stakeholders, with a strong focus on delivering complex projects that maximise public value. Appointed the inaugural CEO of Stadiums Tasmania in 2023, James has led the organisation’s strategic priorities, including taking ownership of key Tasmanian stadiums and venues, delivering major capital upgrade programs, and progressing the transformational Macquarie Point Stadium project. Prior to joining Stadiums Tasmania, James held senior executive roles with organisations including the GWS GIANTS, the Australian Football League (AFL), the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and the Melbourne Storm. Across these roles, he worked in national and international sporting and infrastructure environments and led a range of highperformance and major venue programs.

Catherine Searle

Catherine has had a 35-year career in infrastructure in government and consulting. She is currently the Senior Leader City Infrastructure for the City of Launceston, and prior to that was a Principal Consultant and Hobart Office Lead for Jacobs, as well as Chair of the Tasmanian Committee of Consult Australia and Member of the Tasmanian Government's Building and Construction Roundtable. Catherine has qualifications and experience in politics, stakeholder and conflict management and cultural heritage, and she is currently doing a PhD at UTAS to develop a framework for Peace and Conflict Impact Assessment on infrastructure projects in regions prone to conflict.

David Pollington

David Pollington has been the Managing Director of ACEN Australia since July 2023 having been the Chief Operating Officer (formerly UPC\AC Renewables Australia) since its establishment in 2016. He has been involved in the renewable energy sector for more than 30 years leading projects from inception through to operations. David has held key roles in the industry, most notably, the Technical Director of Renewables at SKM/Jacobs, and General Manager of Construction for Roaring 40s, a joint development and asset management company between Hydro Tasmania and China Light and Power based out of Hong Kong, where he was responsible for construction activities in China, India, and Australia. David holds a Bachelor of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the University of Tasmania and is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers. He is based in Hobart.

Tony Wilmott

Tony has had an extensive career within the Local Government and Tasmanian Water & Sewerage Industry over the past 35 years and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is responsible for delivering TasWater’s large and ambitious capital works program, through the Capital Delivery Office (a joint venture alliance with UGL Engineering Ltd and CPB Contractors Pty Ltd) and the internal Project Delivery Group. In addition to the recent finalisation of the National Government Partnerships Excellence award winning Bryn Estyn WTP project, his team are currently delivering the Tamar Estuary River Health Action Plan (TERHAP) and the Selfs Point Sewer Transformation Projects. The wider program encompasses many projects that have been identified by our Customers, Regulators and Owners through to the delivery phase and handover to our Operations Teams.

Ross Mannering

Ross has over 22 years’ of experience in the transport infrastructure design, project management, road safety, traffic engineering and stakeholder engagement, acquired through his involvement in a wide variety of transport infrastructure projects. He has played lead roles in the delivery of recent projects including Perth Link Roads, the South East Traffic Solution (SETS) and the Greater Hobart Park and Rides. In his role as General Manager Transport Tasmania at pitt&sherry Ross leads the delivery of a large portfolio of road, bridge, rail and port infrastructure projects.

Cedric Hodges

Cedric is the leader of the Deloitte Access Economics team in Tasmania as well as the economic modelling team nationally. He has spent the last 15 years using economic models to shed light on important policy questions and evaluate the potential economic impacts of major projects. His pet gripe is the number of surface car parks in Hobart and you're going to hear about it.

Kevin Bourne

Kevin has worked with government agencies and a leading design consultant on major water and transport infrastructure projects across the country, including Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. He brings a wealth of experience in infrastructure development and delivery projects, using a variety of project delivery methods. Now based in Hobart, he joined Building Tasmania (formerly Department of State Growth) in 2016, where he has expanded his in-depth exposure to a wide range of transport infrastructure projects. Kevin is currently responsible for planning and delivery of several major transport projects within Building Tasmania, including the Tasman Bridge pathways upgrade. This follows a critical leadership role between 2019 and 2025 to undertake the planning and delivery of the New Bridgewater Bridge, the single biggest transport infrastructure project in Tasmania’s history.

Suk Maan Kong

Suk Maan Kong is an infrastructure professional with over 20 years’ experience across the planning, design and delivery of major civil and transport projects in Tasmania. She was the Project Manager of the New Bridgewater Bridge, the largest transport infrastructure project in the state’s history, and is currently managing the Tasman Bridge pathways upgrade. Suk Maan brings extensive experience in the delivery of complex, high-profile infrastructure within live environments, with a strong focus on safety, accessibility, stakeholder co- ordination and long-term community outcomes. She is recognised for her pragmatic approach and her ability to guide projects from concept through to successful delivery.

Josh Marshall

Josh is a strategic infrastructure leader with over 20 years’ experience delivering complex capital programs and leading multidisciplinary teams across the rail, transport, water, and construction sectors. Known for a strong commercial and delivery focus, he has a track record of driving business growth, aligning diverse stakeholders, and achieving sustainable outcomes in both public and private sector environments. As General Manager - Projects at TasRail, Josh leads the planning and delivery of major infrastructure and capital works programs that are critical to the future of Tasmania’s freight and logistics network, including the Tasmanian Freight Rail Revitalisation Program. In addition to this role, he represents the rail industry nationally through an Executive Committee position with the Australasian Railway Association. With a long-term view that infrastructure is a key enabler of regional and national growth, Josh is passionate shaping investment-ready programs and fostering strong partnerships with government and industry to deliver enduring value.

Jade Kaye

Jade Kaye leads Capital Insight’s operations in Tasmania, specialising in the strategic planning and delivery of complex infrastructure and development projects across the State and broader Asia Pacific region. With more than 25 years’ experience across the property, transport, civic, health, energy and defence sectors, Jade is recognised for providing collaborative leadership and practical project delivery expertise across major public and private sector initiatives. He brings a strong track record guiding high-profile infrastructure programs from early strategic planning through to delivery, consistently aligning stakeholder, community and commercial objectives to achieve enduring outcomes. Jade has built a highly respected reputation within Tasmania’s infrastructure and development sectors, most recently serving as Director Major Projects with the Northern Tasmania Development Corporation. His experience includes significant contributions to landmark projects and programs including the Macquarie Point Stadium, University of Tasmania developments, major transport upgrades, health infrastructure initiatives and strategic advisory engagements. He is valued for his relationship-driven approach, governance capability and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, supporting clients and project teams to deliver integrated and sustainable infrastructure outcomes.