Minister for Finance and Deregulation Senator Penny Wong has today announced the appointment of four Directors to the newly established Moorebank Intermodal Company Board.
The Moorebank Intermodal Company was established in December 2012 to optimise private sector innovation and facilitate the development of an open-access Intermodal Terminal at Moorebank in south western Sydney.
These four new Directors all have strong investment banking and infrastructure experience, which is essential to ensure this project meets the productivity gains, Senator Wong said.
MsZoranaBull, MsLouiseThurgood, MrPaulBinsted and MrChristopherBrown have each been appointed for a term of three years and join the inaugural chair, Dr Kerry Schott, to oversee the rollout of this project.
The Moorebank Intermodal Terminal is a nationally significant infrastructure project which will generate around $10 billion in economic benefits through reduced freight costs, reduced traffic congestion and better environmental outcomes, Senator Wong said.
Ms Thurgood and Ms Bull were identified through the Governments BoardLinks initiative, which aims to increase female representation on Government boards by identifying high calibre, board-ready women.
These appointments demonstrate the highly credentialed candidates that are being identified through the BoardLinks initiative which I am very proud to be involved in, Senator Wong said.
Further information about each of the new Directors appointed to the Moorebank Intermodal Company Board can be found below.
The Moorebank Intermodal Company has recently commenced a registration of interest process for private sector companies interested in building and operating the Terminal. Expressions of Interest are expected by August 2013, with construction of the Terminal to commence in mid2015.
The Moorebank Intermodal Terminal is due to commence operations in late 2017.
 
Moorebank Intermodal Company Board Appointments:
Ms Louise Thurgood Director Ms Thurgood has over 15 years investment banking experience in commodities, energy and project finance. She also has strong credentials in risk management with exposure across a wide range of industries including, infrastructure, agriculture, construction, renewable energy and mining. MsThurgood is currently a Director of Clearview Life Nominees, Vet Share, Orion Mechanical Pty Ltd and Emanuel Synagogue.
Ms Zorana Bull Director Ms Bull has over 20 years experience advising businesses in delivering transformational outcomes across both public sector (transport, water, electricity/gas, healthcare and telecoms) and private sector (engineering, construction, insurance, and telecommunications). Her experience also includes providing advice on major partnerships, alliances and joint ventures dealing with infrastructure investment opportunities. Ms Bull is currently a Director of not for profit entities including the Australian Centre for Eye Health and Guide Dogs NSW/ACT.
Mr Paul Binsted Director Mr Binsted has over thirty years investment banking experience including senior positions at Lloyds Corporate Advisory Services, Schroders Australia Limited, Salomon Smith Barney (now Citigroup) and was the Managing Director and Joint CEO of Lazard and Chair of Sydney Ports Corporation. MrBinsted is currently Director of Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Origin Capital Group, council member of Australian National Maritime Museum, and member and Chair of Financial Sector Advisory Council.
Mr Christopher Brown Director Mr Brown has a strong infrastructure background including the founder and Executive Deputy Chairman of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia. Mr Brown is currently: a Director of Moss Capital, University of Western Sydney, Tourism Victoria and LUCRF Superannuation; Chairing the Parramatta Partnership Forum; and a member of the National Advisory Boards of Kreab & Gavin Anderson and ANZ Stadium.