Andrew Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
With over 30 years of national and international leadership experience, Andrew has an outstanding track record of delivering impact and value across large-scale, complex, asset intensive and geographically distributed organisations spanning technology, engineering, regulatory, operational and customer service delivery environments. Andrew has extensive experience in working in multi-stakeholder environments and with communities in rural, regional and remote Australia. Andrew’s career spans a range of sectors including primary industries, water, energy, resources, the environment, emergency management, international development and national security. Andrew has successfully delivered major technology, infrastructure and construction programs in complex operational environments and operated extensive footprints of sophisticated technology and physical infrastructure at national and global scale. In addition to his executive roles, Andrew has also served as a Non-Executive Director across a broad range of organisations in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors in Australia and internationally. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Andrew was awarded the Public Service Medal in the 2024 Australia Day Honours.
Charleen Riley
Acting Chief Financial Officer
With over 20 years of experience in Government-Owned Corporations (GOCs) and the ports sector, Charleen is renowned for driving operational excellence and enhancing internal controls. As a CPA qualified accountant, Charleen has spearheaded initiatives that optimise financial performance, ensuring robust governance and strategic decision-making. Adept at designing complex financial models, Charleen has provided greater transparency and actionable insights for organisations, enabling data-driven decisions that align with long-term goals. Passionate about fostering innovation and efficiency, Charleen combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to delivering measurable results in dynamic environments.
Rob Torrisi
Acting Chief Operating Officer
Robert Torrisi is a highly respected, and experienced Port and Operations Leader with over 35 years of experience. Since 2004, he has played a key role in managing Gladstone Ports Corporations (GPC) facilities, demonstrating a strong commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth. As the leader of the RG Tanna Coal Terminal, Quarry, Port Alma, and the Port of Bundaberg, Rob brings vast leadership experience, ensuring efficient operations, safety, and sustainability across these critical sites. His deep industry knowledge, hands-on management style, and ability to navigate complex challenges have earned him widespread respect among colleagues, stakeholders, and the broader maritime community.
Ben Hayden
Executive General Manager Asset Management
With a strong background in Asset Management and Maintenance, Ben offers demonstrable experience across strategic asset planning and management, maintenance, project management, efficiency analysis and technical and business risk assessment with safety and integrity, performance targets and operational excellence as the pillars of his style.
Previously leading the Callide Power Station, he has also been responsible for the development and implementation of the Asset Management System at Gladstone Power Station, which resulted in an Australian Engineering Excellence Award. Ben’s experience is complemented by a Bachelor and Master of Engineering, and a Master of Business Administration.
Sharad Kohli
Executive General Manager Marine Operations
Sharad has over 20 years of experience in the ports & maritime and offers a wealth of Harbour Master experience spanning pilotage, towage, ship vetting, shipping movements, Vessel Traffic System operations, Dredging, Hydrographic surveys, and Port security. In his previous role at Mid-West Ports Authority, Sharad was the Harbour Master at the Port of Geraldton overseeing all marine operations which included approvals for two new ports and execution of major dredging projects. He has led multi-disciplinary teams and engaged stakeholders across internal functional teams as well as external parties such as port operators, shipping agents and government agencies. Sharad’s experience is complemented by a Master Class 1 Certificate and a Master of Business Administration.
Jane Blackbourn
Executive General Manager People
Jane has partnered with executives and leadership teams in all facets of people strategy, performance, talent and development, project and cultural change, workforce strategies and employee relations and specialises in site engagement. She has developed and delivered programs to build organisational and leadership capability and led organisational changes including transformational and cultural change initiatives with Abbot Point Operations, John Holland, BHP, and Rio Tinto.
Jane has port experience from her most recent role as the Human Resources Manager for Abbot Point Operations for over 5 years. Jane’s experience is complemented by Bachelor of Business Management (Human Resources), a Bachelor of Economics and a Master of Employee Relations.
Richard Haward
Executive General Manager Safety & ESG
Richard is a value driven Sustainability and ESG leader with over 20 years’ experience in the port, gas and heavy industry sectors, specialising in sustainability, ESG, climate change, greenhouse gas management, environmental management, regulatory reporting, stakeholder engagement, project management and enterprise risk. Prior to supporting our team at GPC, Richard provided strategic leadership to ESG teams at Origin Energy and Queensland Alumina and collaborated with stakeholders seeking ways to decarbonise the business, developing standard processes and systems to drive consistent and sustainable outcomes. Richard’s experience is complemented by a Bachelor of Technology Analytical & Environmental Chemistry and a Post Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management.