Maree Adshead
Chair
LLB, LLM
Maree Adshead is an experienced business owner, company director, former lawyer and senior executive operating across the private and public sectors. She was Queensland’s inaugural Small Business Commissioner, a role in which Maree successfully established numerous statewide initiatives which continue to support and promote the almost 485,000 small businesses in all of Queensland’s regions and centres. She is a former partner of national law firm MinterEllison, and is a seasoned advocate having chaired, led or contributed to an array of notable local and national taskforce initiatives, advisory groups and peak industry bodies. Maree has founded and operated several businesses and is the current Chief Executive of Eco-Markets Australia, a pioneering natural capital investment vehicle for biodiversity and water quality improvement outcomes. Maree also chairs the board of a NFP innovative food and beverage manufacturing shared-space facility being constructed on the Sunshine Coast and is a director of a listed technology company (ASX:ODA). Maree holds a Bachelor of Laws LLB and Master of Laws LLM.
First appointed February 2025
Current term 13 February 2025 – 31 May 2028.
Grant Cassidy
OAM, FAICD
Grant is an experienced Company Director and long-term resident and business owner in Central Queensland. For the past 22 years, Grant has been Managing Director of his private businesses, operated under the Cassidy Hospitality Group banner. Grant’s previous 15-year career in the media industry has provided him with an in-depth knowledge of sales, marketing and media management. As a very active and long-term contributor to the area’s community organisations, Grant was Chair of Capricorn Enterprise (the region’s peak Tourism and Economic Development organisation) for 10 years, as well as a former serving Board Director at Tourism Queensland, where he also chaired their Audit and Risk Committee. He also served on the boards of CQ University and Rockhampton Girls Grammar School. Grant is the current Chair of Regional Development Australia — Fitzroy Central West Region, Vice Chair of Beef Australia and Chair of the Rockhampton Salvation Army Red Shield Business Appeal Committee. He is also a member of the Rockhampton Regional Council Advance Rockhampton Committee and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Director of the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) and chairs their People and Remuneration Committee. Grant is also Managing Director of GRC Pastoral which operates a beef cattle and broadacre farming operation.
Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee
First appointed October 2015
Current term 1 October 2023 – 30 September 2025
Brad Fish
BBus (Accounting), Cert Engineering (Civil)
Brad is an experienced port executive with over 35 years in management development and operation of port infrastructure. This includes senior executive leadership as CEO and Board level in bulk ports spanning port master planning, port operations and management, development of major multibillion dollar investment proposals, project planning and delivery. Projects include the expansion of both the Dalrymple Bay and Abbot Point Coal Terminals, major dredging works throughout Queensland and numerous smaller developments in Queensland ports. He has served on numerous Boards including as Chair of North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation and has contributed strategically to others. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of Queensland Sugar Limited. Brad holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Brisbane College Advanced Education BCAE and a Certificate in Civil Engineering.
First appointed February 2025
Current term 13 February 2025 – 31 May 2028
Shane Goodwin
PGCert Community Relations, IAP2 Cert Public Participation
Shane Goodwin is an experienced corporate affairs and stakeholder engagement executive with more than 20 years of leadership in the resources, infrastructure, and government sectors. He has held senior roles across major mining and infrastructure projects, specialising in corporate communications and social responsibility. Shane is the Co-Owner and Director of SC Group, a specialist consultancy delivering strategic advisory solutions for corporate property, stakeholder engagement, and community relations. He previously served as Head of Corporate Sustainability for New Century Resources, where he led environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and played a key role in securing financial and regulatory outcomes for the Century Mine in northwest Queensland. His expertise in government relations and land access has been instrumental in advancing major mining and infrastructure projects. Shane is a Director of the Aboriginal Development Benefits Trust, supporting economic development in Traditional Owner communities, and has served on the boards of Pacgold (ASX:PGO) and the Lawn Hill and Riversleigh Pastoral Holding Company. His career includes senior advisory roles with MMG, Barrick Gold Corporation, and the Northern Network Alliance, where he managed high-profile engagement and communications programs. Shane holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Community Relations (Resources Sector) from the University of Queensland and an IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation.
First appointed February 2025
Current term 13 February 2025 – 31 May 2028
Annette Woods
BE (Engineering – Civil)
Annette is a senior executive leader with an extensive career in project delivery and business transformation within industries spanning across shipping ports, rail, logistics, mining and technology, in both government and private sectors. As a previous Executive General Manager of both Sydney Ports Corporation and Newcastle Port Corporation, Annette brings experience including overseeing development of Port Botany’s third container terminal and master planning for expansion of the Port of Newcastle. In 2011 Annette successfully led port and rail capacity growth for a multinational mining and resources company, across the ports of Abbott Point, Hay Point and Gladstone, Queensland. Her previous governance roles include membership of a global company’s mining and metal capital investment committee, overseeing investment decisions and delivery for major projects in Australia, South America and Canada. Annette has held both Head and Vice President roles in strategy, business transformation and project management. She has led global value driven cost reduction, productivity and cultural change programs. Annette is a regular mentor with the Queensland Resources Council’s Women in Mining & Resources mentoring program and holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from the University of Adelaide.
Member of the Audit and Risk Committee
First appointed October 2023
Current term 1 October 2023 – 30 September 2026
Tracey Groves
MBA University of Western Australia, GAICD
Tracey Groves is a Non- Executive Director and Executive General Manager with an extensive and diverse career spanning over three decades in big infrastructure, property and supply chain together with board governance. Tracey brings a blend of strategic acumen, cultural diversity and a collaborative mindset offering valuable insights and driving positive change allowing her to navigate the complexities of a multifaceted business landscape and seize emerging opportunities. She has extensive experience both internationally and across the breadth of Australia in many diverse cultural environments and currently has both executive and board roles. Tracey is a board member of Community Enterprise Queensland which provides food security in Far North Australia is also leading the creation of the Astra Aerolab at Newcastle Airport. Tracey holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
First appointed February 2025
Current term 13 February 2025 – 31 2028.