Executive Leadership Team

Craig Walker

Chief Executive Officer

Craig is the CEO of Ports Victoria. He started with the organisation on 12 February 2024.

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.

Peter Mannion

Chief Operating Officer

Peter’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.

Jeff Bazelmans

Head of Business and Strategy

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.

Stuart Christie

Head of Development

Stuart leads the area responsible for stakeholder management, communications and port system planning.

David Henderson

Head of Infrastructure and Projects

David’s responsibilities cover the areas of infrastructure, assets and the Project Management Office, including maintenance programs, management of the organisation’s major projects, and property management.

Nick Ellul

Executive General Manager Maritime

Nick is responsible for safe navigation in the waters of Victoria’s four commercial ports i.e. Melbourne, Geelong, Hastings and Portland. This includes meeting the Victorian port safety regulatory objectives and that Ports Victoria’s navigational services and marine assets operate to international standards.

Stephen D’Souza

Acting Harbour Master – Port of Melbourne

As Acting Harbour Master for the port of Melbourne, Stephen is responsible for safe navigation in the port waters of the port of Melbourne.