I am pleased to welcome Susan Ferrier and Douglas Bain as the newest members of the Airservices Australia Board, following their appointment by the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government.
These appointments ensure Airservices remains guided by experienced leadership and expertise, as we continue the critical role of managing the nation’s airspace safely and delivering aviation rescue fire fighting services.
Susan brings deep expertise in cultural transformation and governance, with over 30 years of experience working with boards across major Australian and international banking corporations, consulting, and legal firms. She is a board member of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Financial Executives Institute, and serves on the People and Culture Committee at the University of Sydney. Susan also sits on the Board of Jawun, a non-profit that supports economic and social development in Indigenous communities.
Susan has been appointed for a period of four years, effective from 24 March 2025.
Douglas is an experienced Chartered Accountant who recently retired as senior audit partner at Ernst & Young, and has more than 30 years’ experience driving financial performance across the construction, infrastructure, property, and resources sectors. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Douglas currently serves on several boards, including Odyssey House New South Wales.
Douglas has been appointed for a period of three years, effective from 1 April 2025.
Please join me in welcoming Susan and Douglas to Airservices.
I also take this opportunity to acknowledge outgoing member Dr Eileen Doyle for her service to the Board since 2021.
John Weber
Chairman
Airservices Australia
About Airservices
Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for safely and efficiently managing air traffic in 11 per cent of the world’s airspace, as well as the provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports. We are regulated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and work closely with our customers and industry to support the long-term growth of the aviation industry.
