The Port of Melbourne has appointed Debbie Goodin as the independent Chair of the Board of Directors.
Goodin will participate in Board meetings as an observer from October 2024, until she joins as Chair in March 2025.
Goodin brings a long-term view of infrastructure development, complemented by a wealth of experience as an established Director and Chair across private, public, government-owned, and not-for-profit organisations.
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As part of this announcement, current Chair John Stanhope will step down from his role on 28 February 2025.
Stanhope was appointed to the role of inaugural Chair in 2016–at the commencement of the Port’s 50-year lease with the Victorian Government.
As per the port’s recent statement, Stanhope oversaw the development of the first roadmap for the future of the port, ensuring an effective response to trade demand growth while bringing positive effects to the broader community.
Under Goodin’s leadership, the Port of Melbourne looks to continue to work with stakeholders and the community in which it operates, enhancing supply chain efficiencies for the future needs of Victoria while ensuring environmental and social responsibility.
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“I am pleased to be joining Port of Melbourne as Chair. The port is an essential infrastructure that has wide-reaching economic and community impacts as well opportunities to positively impact the lives of Victorians and Australians,” said Goodin.
“I am confident that the Port of Melbourne–working together with government and other stakeholders–can enhance Victoria’s competitive position, promote economic prosperity, and support the liveability of Greater Melbourne.”
