We are driven by our people

NTRO Leadership

We remain committed to engaging the sharpest minds and most creative solution providers. Individuals who provide diverse thought, varied points of view and challenging ideas, will collectively have a rich combination of skillsets perfectly placed to foresee the future of transport.

Our Board Members

Our Board provides strategic oversight and governance, ensuring NTRO delivers on its mission to shape the future of transport systems across Australia and New Zealand. Comprised of respected leaders from diverse industries, the Board guides our organisation with integrity and foresight.

Peter Woronzow
Board Chairman
Peter Woronzow
Board Chairman
Neil Scales OBE
Board Member
Neil Scales OBE
Board Member
Kevin Reid
Board Member
Kevin Reid
Board Member
Pamela Henderson
Board Member
Pamela Henderson
Board Member
Claire Brown
Board Member
Claire Brown
Board Member
Cynthia Heydon
Board Member
Cynthia Heydon
Board Member
Stephen Troughton
Board Member
Stephen Troughton
Board Member
Nick Marinelli
Board Member
Nick Marinelli
Board Member
Ian Webb
Board Member
Ian Webb
Board Member
Dr Collette Burke
Board Member
Dr Collette Burke
Board Member

Our Chiefs

Our Chiefs are at the helm of NTRO’s operations, steering the organisation toward excellence. They lead with clarity, inspire innovation, and champion a culture that prioritises collaboration and transformative outcomes.

Michael Caltabiano
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Caltabiano
Chief Executive Officer
Dr Richard Yeo
Chief Operating Officer
Dr Richard Yeo
Chief Operating Officer
Dr Mike Shackleton
Chief Research Officer
Dr Mike Shackleton
Chief Research Officer
Mark Steidle
Chief Commercial Officer
Mark Steidle
Chief Commercial Officer
Russell Gallagher
Chief Technology Officer
Russell Gallagher
Chief Technology Officer

Executive Leaders

The Executive Leadership team drives our strategic initiatives and operational excellence. With a focus on delivering impactful research and practical solutions, they ensure NTRO remains at the forefront of the transport sector.

Jason Sprott
Executive Director
Ports and Airports
Jason Sprott
Executive Director
Ports and Airports
Jeff Doyle
Executive Director
Roads & Road Safety / Infrastructure Measurement
Jeff Doyle
Executive Director
Roads & Road Safety / Infrastructure Measurement
Rahila David
Executive Director (CCAT)
Rahila David
Executive Director (CCAT)

Key Contacts

Our Key Contacts represent NTRO’s commitment to local engagement and regional impact. By understanding the unique needs and challenges of different areas, they help deliver tailored solutions that benefit communities nationwide.

Rod James
National Operations Leader
New Zealand
Rod James
National Operations Leader
New Zealand
Craig Manton
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Northern Territory & Western Australia
Craig Manton
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Northern Territory & Western Australia
Karen Cogo
Leader - Client Outcomes
Victoria
Karen Cogo
Leader - Client Outcomes
Victoria
Joe Grobler
Principal Engineer
Brisbane
Joe Grobler
Principal Engineer
Brisbane
Juliette Fox
Client Engagement Specialist
Australian Capital Territory
Juliette Fox
Client Engagement Specialist
Australian Capital Territory
Madeleine Bekavac
Leader - Client Outcomes
South Australia
Madeleine Bekavac
Leader - Client Outcomes
South Australia
Vibeke Matthews
Leader - Client Outcomes
Tasmania
Vibeke Matthews
Leader - Client Outcomes
Tasmania
Johan Cronje
Principal Engineer
New South Wales
Johan Cronje
Principal Engineer
New South Wales

Business Group Leaders

Our Business Group Leaders are experts in their respective fields, driving key areas of research, development, and service delivery. Their leadership fosters innovation and ensures NTRO maintains its reputation as a trusted partner in the transport industry.

Dr Clarissa Han
National Business Leader
Sustainability and Materials Performance
Dr Clarissa Han
National Business Leader
Sustainability and Materials Performance
Jeff Doyle
Executive Director
Roads & Road Safety / Infrastructure Measurement
Jeff Doyle
Executive Director
Roads & Road Safety / Infrastructure Measurement
John Fascio
National Business Leader
Safer Smarter Infrastructure
John Fascio
National Business Leader
Safer Smarter Infrastructure
Nathan Wallace
National Business Leader
Asset Performance
Nathan Wallace
National Business Leader
Asset Performance
Nigel Powers
National Technical Leader - Structures
Asset Performance
Nigel Powers
National Technical Leader - Structures
Asset Performance