SYDNEY: Atlas Arteria (ASX:ALX) has appointed Hugh Wehby as the Company’s new CEO and Managing Director.
Hugh has extensive experience in the Australian listed infrastructure market, having held executive roles at Transurban and Sydney Airport.
Hugh is currently Chief Commercial Officer at Transurban where his core focus is on delivering excellent on-road experience for customers, driving efficiency across all Australian markets and execution of corporate development opportunities.
Previous to this role, Hugh was the Group Executive Partners, Delivery and Risk where he had global responsibility for strategic investment partnerships, major project delivery, new project opportunity development, risk, and health, safety, and environment. In North America, Hugh has been a member of Transurban’s USA joint venture board since its inception, responsible for the delivery of a multi-billion dollar construction program and charged with identifying and developing growth opportunities.
During his time at Transurban, he also drove the successful resolution of a complex dispute surrounding the West Gate Tunnel Project.
Prior to Transurban, Hugh spent 10 years with Sydney Airport where he served in a number of roles including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
While COO, Hugh led the Company’s initial response to the COVID-19 business disruption, refocused the organisation on safety and performance optimisation, and positioned the airport as a global sustainability leader in the infrastructure sector.
Hugh’s time in Macquarie Group and MAp Airports saw him based in Europe, where he primarily worked across the UK, Belgium, Denmark and Italy.
Atlas Arteria Chair Debbie Goodin welcomed the appointment as an important milestone for Atlas Arteria.
Mr Wehby said, “It’s a great privilege to join the Atlas Arteria team.
“I have watched the Company’s progress with interest, so it’s terrific to have the opportunity to lead what is now a globally diversified Company with high quality businesses that provide essential transport links for the communities in which they operate.
“Atlas Arteria is a Company that demonstrates its commitment to safety, sustainability and people – all things that I care deeply about – and I’m looking forward to continuing to expand our efforts in these areas.
“Finally, I am excited about working with the team to build on what has been achieved and continue to unlock value from this excellent portfolio of businesses for securityholders.”