The VTA says its newest appointment is set to strengthen its executive council
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) executive council has elected Murphy Transport Solutions CEO Cameron Murphy to the role of vice-president at its 121st Annual General Meeting.
President Mike Lean and vice-president Dennis Ryan have been reappointed, while Silk Contract Logistics managing director Brendan Boyd has also been appointed into the council.
VTA says these appointments further strengthen operator representation on the council, which sets the strategic direction of the Association and supports its secretariat.
“Since joining the executive council in 2020, Cameron has provided tremendous guidance and counsel during the disruption of the pandemic and associated economic contraction,” VTA CEO Peter Anderson says.
“I’m pleased with his election as vice president and look forward to his contributions over the coming years.“
Anderson says that Boyd has been a terrific supporter of the VTA and anticipates a strong and enduring contribution to the council from him.
“He’s a strong and talent business leader who knows transport and the real-world challenges faced by operators and suppliers, and we welcome him aboard,” Anderson says.
In his fourth president’s report since being appointed in 2019, Lean acknowledged the efforts of the Executive Council and Secretiat’s efforts and achievements this past year.
“As a Victorian-based association we have a strong focus on the issues that matter most to our Victorian members and associate members,” Lean says.
“This year we’ve had very strong engagement with stakeholders on local roads and infrastructure, with additional funding secured to repair and reinstate roads that were washed away in last year’s floods.
“Our strong relationship with the Victorian government has been key to our successful execution of the Driver Delivery program, which has produced hundreds of new qualified drivers to the industry and is helping to ease driver shortages.”
Lean says it’s been a busy 12 months at the federal level, with the VTA’s membership of ARTIO seeing the association closely involved with proposed industrial relations reforms.
“Through our sensible collaboration with transport stakeholders, we’re on the cusp of achieving many positive outcomes for our industry when it comes to minimum standards,” Lean says.
“This will provide safety and productivity gains for operators and their workforce.
“This has created goodwill between the association, federal ministers and bureaucrats, which will benefit the VTA longafter the legislation is passed.”