Guest Speaker
Rachael Johnson, CEO Victorian Ports Association [Melbourne].
The Evolving "New" Role of Victorian Ports Corporation {Melbourne'} 'VPCM'.
Rachel will be providing an informative update on the relatively newly created VPCM and the critical role it plays for trade, economic development, tourism and jobs in Victoria.VPCM is responsible for safe navigation in Port of Melbourne’s waters and for the management of Station Pier, Victoria’s premier cruise shipping facility, as well as the development of the cruise industry for the benefit of the Victorian economy.
Rachel Johnson took up the role of inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Victorian Ports Corporation (Melbourne) (VPCM) in November 2016, following the Victorian Government’s successful leasing of the Port of Melbourne’s commercial operations to a private sector operator.
She has held senior positions in New South Wales government bodies as well as in a number of high profile private sector companies.