New board appointments to strengthen Queensland Ports

• The Crisafulli Government announces appointments across four Government owned corporation boards.
• Ports North, Gladstone Ports Corporation, North Queensland Bulk Ports and Port of Townsville to benefit from new leadership.
• The Crisafulli Government is delivering better services through a stronger economy, after a decade of decline under Labor. 

The Crisafulli Government has announced board appointments for Ports North, Gladstone Ports Corporation, North Queensland Bulk Ports and Port of Townsville. 

The appointments will strengthen existing boards and support government owned ports to deliver the services and value Queenslanders expect.  

Appointments include: 

• Ports North: Kate Lamason – Director
• Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC): Fleur Anderson – Director
• Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC): Alex Jarufe – Director
• Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC): Candice Stower – Director
• North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP): Emma Coburn – Director
• North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP): Jeanine Drummond – Director 
• Port of Townsville: Sarah Bowrey – Director
• Port of Townsville: John Hathaway – Director 

Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates welcomed the new appointees and thanked outgoing board members for their service. 

“Strong leadership across our businesses is critical to diversify Queensland’s trade capabilities, strengthening our economy and supporting future growth," Minister Bates said. 

“The former Labor Government oversaw a decade of decline, damaging our state’s international reputation and missing key trade opportunities.