Adam is a Co-CEO and founding Director of Kinetic, Australia and New Zealand’s largest bus operator supporting major industries including aviation and resources as well as delivering government-contracted public transport, school and charter services.

Adam was born and grew up in Melbourne and is passionate about generating fulfilling work opportunities for members of our community who need it most. He is also focussed on driving meaningful change to society through Kinetic's core sustainability commitments of gender equality in the workforce by 2030, applying a gold standard to inclusion and achieving net zero emissions by 2035.  

Leading the execution and planning for the transition to zero emission buses, in the last year alone Kinetic has partnered with clients in Auckland, Christchurch, Melbourne and Queensland to grow greener, more sustainable bus networks, delivering nine electric bus depots and 186 Zero Emission buses with an additional 120 to be delivered in 2023.

The transport sector has a significant environmental footprint and Adam believes in taking action today, and working collaboratively with our clients to produce more sustainable movement solutions. 

Adam has led Kinetic’s drive for excellence as it has grown from a single airport bus service in Melbourne to 88 government bus contracts, 4900 buses, 7300 people and 92 depots. He is now spearheading greener transport with clients, offering low-emission vehicle options and transition plans to net zero. 

Before co-founding Kinetic in 2014, Adam enjoyed a long and successful career in the Australasian transport advisory and finance sectors.

Clement is an accomplished New Mobility Specialist, holding a master's degree in entrepreneurship and innovation. He has over five years' experience delivering innovative mobility solutions for Transdev. Clement believes that innovation, and leveraging new emerging technologies, is imperative to driving significant commercial and customer experience outcomes for all stakeholders. Clement's knowledge and expertise place him at the forefront of cutting edge of On Demand transport new mobilities in general. He has supported the door-to-door-to-door strategy of numerous on-demand pilots in NSW, operated by Transdev.

Helen Williams is the Executive General Manager for Transport Consulting  in ANZ. Her career spans over 30 years of engineering management and leadership. She leads a broad range of interrelated technical, systems and human centred disciplines blending local expertise with extensive global reach back. Helen is passionate about building integrated, engaged teams to deliver optimal, sustainable and resilient solutions to complex challenges for the communities in which we all live and work.

Jarrod is a well-regarded industry leader with wide-ranging expertise across the supply chain and transport logistics, maritime ports management, terminal operations, and performance. A dedicated people leader, Jarrod draws on his extensive people leadership knowledge to promote a high performance culture with an emphasis on safety, security and adherence to quality standards and compliance.

Jarrod joined Transdev Sydney Ferries as General Manager, Operations in June 2022, taking on the dual role of General Manager, Operations & Assets in January 2023. With over 25 years of experience in terminal and port operations, ship repair facilities and delivering technology-driven customer solutions, Jarrod is committed to driving excellence across operational and people & fleet perspectives, with a strong focus on continual improvement in predictive maintenance capabilities and technological innovation.

Jarrod's technical expertise is supported by a thorough understanding of industrial relations and a passion for cultivating positive relationships with stakeholders across industry unions and public sector agencies.

Jarrod has held several strategic positions with transport and maritime industry leaders, such as Hutchison Ports Australia, Patrick Terminals, DP World.

Jon Whelan is the Chief Executive for the Department for Infrastructure and Transport with over 35 years of extensive experience with the Department. He is passionate and committed to serving South Australians and has a proven track record of leading and fostering successful teams and delivering result for government and community.  

He is accountable to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, with diverse responsibilities for transport systems and services, planning, efficient transport, and valuable social and economic infrastructure that will improve the lifestyles of all South Australians.  

It is estimated that approximately $4.2 billion will be spent over the next two financial years, which includes a significant investment both in Metropolitan Adelaide and in regional South Australia.   

A highly respected and respectful professional both within government and industry, with long standing productive working relationships with private sector and across government. A sound adaptable and politically astute leader, who maintains open and honest communication.   

Jon has been appointed by the Governor of South Australia as both the Rail Commissioner, and the Commissioner of Highways, with overarching responsibilities for all modes of transport in South Australia.  

His responsibility under the SA Public Transport Authority is to ensure that a well-connected and customer focused service for mass transit movements are delivered safely, efficiently, and sustainably.  More recent achievements have seen Jon deliver the almost $1 billion Adelaide FestivalPlaza Precinct redevelopment. He has successfully led the North-South Corridor, TorrensRoad to River Torrens Project Team through the Department’s first competitive Alliance procurement process. The Department is now in its eighth Alliance, with Jon having been a member of every Alliance Leadership Team. 

Judith’s core discipline is in transport operations and customer service delivery spanning more than 30 years.  She has worked in private and public companies across heavy rail, buses and light rail in the UK and throughout Australia.

Judith’s main focus has been to successfully lead teams through change and delivery, including customer and business reforms as well as operationalisation of major infrastructure projects, such as the Regional Rail Link in Victoria. In her current role of Executive Group Manager of Transport Canberra, Judith is responsible for leading the teams managing light rail, bus operations and public transport planning and delivery, including zero emission buses, next generation ticketing and public transport growth.

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