Executive Leadership Team

Craig Walker

Chief Executive Officer

Craig was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ports Victoria in December 2023. He leads the organisation responsible for Victoria’s commercial port system, maritime safety aspects, security, navigation services and key maritime assets. The commercial ports consist of the port of Melbourne, Geelong, Hastings and Portland, along with Victoria’s cruise facility, Station Pier.

 

Nick Ellul

Chief Operating Officer

Nick’s responsibilities cover Victoria’s four commercial ports i.e. Melbourne, Geelong, Hastings and Portland and includes safety, emergency management, business continuity, risk management and Station Pier operations.

 

Jacinta Mackey

Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Services

Jacinta leads the team with responsibility for the organisation’s finance and the diverse corporate services areas of Information Services, Legal Counsel, Board Secretary, People and Culture, Business Support and Information Services.

 

Jeff Bazelmans

Chief Strategy and Development Officer

Jeff’s team is responsible for business strategy, corporate planning, trade and port logistics, future planning for cruise ships and Station Pier, regulatory compliance and licensing as well as providing specialist advice on environmental planning, heritage and sustainability matters.

 

Peter Mannion

Principal, Strategic Operational Programs

Peter’s areas of focus include leading the Station Pier operations team, the asset management functions across PV’s operations in the ports of Geelong, Hastings and Melbourne; implementing strategic programs that sustain operations and facilitate growth.