Megan McCracken has been appointed new chair of the Freight and Logistics Council of WA, starting her new position in August.
She brings three decades of experience in the resources, automotive, energy and rail industries in Western Australia, Victoria and New South Wales; and has served on several boards and committees in the freight and logistics industry. Since 2017, she has chaired the Board of the National Association of Women in Operations.
McCracken succeeds current Chair of the Council, Nicole Lockwood, who was appointed to the role in June 2016.
WA transport minister Rita Saffioti welcomed the announcement. “I would like to congratulate Megan McCracken on her appointment as the chair of the Freight and Logistics Council of WA.
“Ms McCracken has experience serving on many boards and committees in the freight and logistics industry and I look forward to working with her to progress Western Australia’s freight and logistics activities.
“Her background and experience will ensure the council is well positioned to continue to improve Western Australia’s freight and logistics future.
“I thank Nicole Lockwood, the outgoing Chair of the Council, for her exemplary service since June 2016 and wish her well in her future endeavours.”