Team Member Profiles
Team Member Profiles



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.

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.
Team Member Profiles



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.

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.