Infrastructure Partnerships Australia appoints new CEO

Adrian Dwyer has been selected to replace outgoing Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA) CEO Brendan Lyon, who leaves in the second quarter of 2018.

IPA Chairman Adrian Kloeden this week made the announcement that Mr. Dwyer, currently Executive Director and Head of Policy at Infrastructure Australia, will join the organisation.

“Adrian Dwyer spent four years as IPA’s Head of Policy, before going to Infrastructure Australia where he has led that agency’s policy and research functions,” Mr. Kloeden said in a statement.

“Adrian Dwyer comes equipped with a deep understanding of infrastructure policy and the infrastructure industry, meaning he will hit the ground running.

“His deep experience in the public and private sectors and his skill in media, policy and stakeholder management see Adrian as a very logical choice as IPA’s new CEO.”

Mr. Dwyer expressed his excitement at taking on the position.

“IPA has a clear role, a solid reputation with business and the government sector and a formidable reputation for good research and clear advocacy,” he said.

“Having worked in IPA until a few years ago, it’s a real honour to be selected as the new CEO and I thank the Chairman and Board for their faith in me.

“My four years as IPA’s Head of Policy means I have a great understanding of the organisation and know the staff and members well, while my time in the NSW and Commonwealth public service give me a strong network of business and public sector leaders.

“I am excited at the opportunity to lead and contribute to the national infrastructure debate and I look forward to starting as soon as possible.”