With three decades’ experience in the port and maritime sectors, including many years at sea, Keith brings valuable operational experience in leading complex port operations, backed by proven strategic and leadership skills.
Keith was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2023. He was formerly Southern Ports’ Chief Operating Officer for more than three years and has also held a range of senior and advisory roles at the Port of Newcastle, Port Authority of New South Wales and Svitzer.
Keith is a Director of Ports Australia, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Master Mariner certification, and a Diploma of Applied Science (Nautical Science) from the Australian Maritime College.
Appointed as Chief Financial Officer in March 2024, Aditya joined Southern Ports after holding several leadership roles for large complex and geographically dispersed organisations such as Orica, Qantas and First Graphene Limited.
With more than 20 years’ international experience in finance and commercial management across Australia, Europe and Asia, Aditya’s skills extend to strategic planning, business turnaround, major projects, capital raising, working capital management, mergers and acquisitions and risk management.
He holds a Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance and is a Certified Practising Accountant.
Scott has more than three decades’ experience in operational delivery, management and customer service in fast-moving consumer goods and ports sectors.
Joining the (then) Esperance Port Authority in 2008, Scott oversees complex port operations across the three ports, negotiations of high-level customer contracts, manages the delivery of significant maintenance and asset programs, and is responsible for embedding organisational-wide environment and safety strategies.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Diploma in Leadership and Management.
Monica is a skilled corporate and business services professional with extensive public sector experience.
Joining Southern Ports in 2020 after more than two decades in senior roles with the Northern Territory Government, Monica has high level skills in human resources, organisational design, governance, leadership, change management and strategic planning, backed by a strong understanding of policy and legislation.
She holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science, a Diploma of Project Management, and a Master of Business Administration. She is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Amber’s extensive experience in the critical infrastructure and finance sectors spans two decades at the highest levels, including senior leadership roles at Australian Gas Infrastructure Group and the ASX-listed BNK Banking Corporation.
Her skills extend to strategic planning and delivery, technology integration and innovation, operations management, risk management, project management, financial performance optimisation, and people development.
She holds a Bachelor of Business Studies with Honours, an Advanced Diploma of Management, and relevant qualifications in change management, cyber security, enterprise architecture, project management and leadership. She is also a graduate of the London Business School Development Program.
Iain joined Southern Ports in 2020 as Manager Projects and Planning after a decade with the Water Corporation and GHD and has held multiple roles including Interim General Manager Port Development and Planning Manager. He was appointed Interim Chief Infrastructure and Planning Officer in May 2026.
Iain has significant planning, projects and design experience across Australia and in the UK, including the landmark Tilbury2 project and a number of civil and structural design roles for transport infrastructure projects.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with Honours, an AMP Project Management Qualification from the Association for Project Management, and a Master of Business Administration. Iain is also a Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia.
