3. Anthony Shepherd
Non-Executive Director
Bachelor of Commerce
Anthony was appointed a Director of Transfield Services Infrastructure Fund in April 2007.
Anthony was appointed Chairman of Transfield Services in 2005, is Chairman of the ConnectEast Group, a Director of The Global Foundation and the Australian Chamber Orchestra, as well as a Trustee of the Sydney Cricket and Sports Ground Trust. He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and Patron of Infrastructure Partnerships Australia.
Anthony was responsible for the development of many landmark projects, including the Sydney Harbour Tunnel, Melbourne CityLink, a number of other build-own-operate-transfer projects as well as the redevelopment of Walsh Bay. He was an inaugural Director of Transurban Limited.
Resides in Sydney.
Age: 64 years.
2. David Mathlin
Independent
Non-Executive Director
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science,
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
David was appointed a Director of Transfield Services Infrastructure Fund in April 2007.
David has worked at global consulting services firm, Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) Group since 1974. During this time, David has held a number of senior positions in the firm, including Director of Sinclair Knight Merz Management Pty Ltd from 1987 to 2006 and Chairman of Sinclair Knight Merz Holdings Ltd from 2001 to 2006.
David commenced his career at the Electricity Commission of NSW and was Chairman of landscape, architecture and planning company EDAW Pty Ltd from 1989 to 2000.
He is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Resides in Sydney.
Age: 59 years.
1. Peter Young AM
Independent Chairman
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science (Geology)
Peter was appointed Chairman of Transfield Services Infrastructure Fund in April 2007.
Peter has been a Director of Fairfax Media Limited since September 2005, Chairman of the Federal Government’s Export Finance and Insurance Corporation since 2002 and Chairman of Delta Electricity since 2004.
He is a Trustee of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Director of the Sydney Theatre Company and Director of the Federal Government’s Australian Business Arts Foundation.
From 2003 to 2006, Peter was Chairman of Investment Banking for ABN AMRO Group in Australia and New Zealand. In 2006, Peter became Senior Adviser at ABN AMRO Group.
Peter commenced his career as a Consulting Petroleum Geologist at Core Laboratories Inc. of Texas, USA, and has held senior positions in a number of banking and financial services organisations.
Resides in Sydney.
Age: 63 years.
5. Peter Watson
Non-Executive Director
Diploma of Engineering (Civil)
Peter was appointed a Director of Transfield Services Infrastructure Fund in April 2007.
Peter was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Transfield Services in 2002. Peter has played an integral role in the successful development of Transfield Services since its inception in 1993 and led the organisation as CEO through its successful public listing in 2001.
Peter has guided the international expansion of Transfield Services into North America through the acquisitions of US Maintenance, TIMEC and VMS as well as a major contract win with Suncor Energy in Canada.
Peter is a member of the Institution of Engineers Australia and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is an alumnus of The Wharton School of Executive Education. Peter is a founding sponsor of the Australian Sustainable Industry Research Centre and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.
Resides in Melbourne.
Age: 52 years.
4. Kate Spargo
Independent
Non-Executive Director
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts
Kate was appointed a Director of Transfield Services Infrastructure Fund in April 2007.
Kate is Chairperson of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board. She has been a Non-Executive Director of IOOF Holdings Ltd since 1999, Pacific Hydro Pty Ltd since 2004, and Investec Bank (Australia) Ltd since 2005. Kate also serves on the Boards of Colnvest Ltd and NeuroSciences Victoria Ltd.
In July 2008, Kate was selected for the Board of the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), which commences operations on 1 July 2009.
Kate was a Non-Executive Director of IOOF Ltd from 1999 to 2002, Non-Executive Director of Fulton Hogan Ltd from 2003 to 2007, Chairman of HomeStart Finance for seven years to 2002 and Chairman of PrimeGro Ltd from 2002 to 2003.
Kate began her career as a Barrister and Solicitor with the South Australia Attorney General’s Department in the Crown Solicitor’s Office.
She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Member of its Victorian Council.
Resides in Melbourne.
Age: 56 years.