Caroline Wilkie commenced as the Chief Executive Officer of the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) in February 2020. Caroline served as the CEO of the Australian Airports Association (AAA) for over nine years. She brings extensive policy and advocacy experience to the ARA, with a track record of working with Government and industry to deliver nation-building infrastructure investment and critical transport networks connecting urban and regional communities. With a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Sydney and a background in Communications and Public Relations, Caroline was appointed National Manager of the Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) in 2003. She believes the rail industry touches the lives of so many people in both Australia and New Zealand, whether they are catching passenger trains, trams or light rail in our cities or work for a business that relies upon the rail freight network. Rail is essential to drive economies, increase productivity and shape the development of industries across both Australia and New Zealand. Caroline will continue to develop the ARA’s strong focus on safety, regulation, skills development and the implementation of new technologies within the rail industry as well as defining a new future agenda on behalf of ARA members and the rail industry.
Champions of Change Rail Group
Caroline Wilkie is a Member of the Champions of Change Rail Group. The Group brings together representatives from the rail sector. Members are committed to working within and across their organisations to achieving inclusive gender equality and a significant and sustainable increase in the representation of women in leadership.