Board
Lucio Di Bartolomeo
Chair and Non-Executive Director
BE (Civil), MEngSc
Lucio was appointed as Chair in June 2017. His current term will expire on 25 September 2024.
With over 40 years’ experience in the transport industry, Lucio brings extensive knowledge in rail, infrastructure and engineering fields to the ANI Board as a non-executive director. He is currently the Chair of Health Infrastructure NSW. He was previously Chair of Australia Post, Deputy Chair of Moorebank Intermodal Company and a non-executive director of Australian Super and Australian Rail Track Corporation.
Prior to taking on non-executive director roles, Lucio was the Managing Director of ADI Limited, Country Director of Thales (Australia) and Managing Director of FreightCorp.
Andrew Seaton
Managing Director and CEO
BE (Chem) Hons, Grad Dip Bus Admin, GAICD
Andrew joined ANI in July 2017 and was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in April 2020. His current term will expire on 5 April 2028.
Andrew has over 30 years’ business experience encompassing a broad range of executive management, finance, investment banking, engineering and project management roles. Prior to joining ANI he was CFO of Santos Ltd and was previously a Vice President in investment banking with Merrill Lynch. He is a non-executive director of Strike Energy Ltd, Homestart Finance Ltd, Hydrocarbon Dynamics Ltd and Rex Minerals Ltd.
Andrew has an honours degree in Chemical Engineering, a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and is a Graduate Member of the AICD.
Janice Van Reyk
Non-Executive Director
FAICD, CPA
Janice was appointed in August 2017. Her current term will expire on 13 August 2024.
Janice is a non-executive director serving on the boards of Lochard Energy Group, Australian Super, Melbourne and Olympic Park Trust and Northern Territory EPA and is an independent member of the Audit & Risk Committee of Victoria Police.
Previously, she has served on a number of boards and committees in the infrastructure sector. Prior to her non-executive director career, Janice enjoyed a career as a senior executive in ASX 100 companies (BHP, Orica and National Foods).
She is a Fellow of the AICD and CPA and a Leadership Victoria Fellow.
Andrea Sutton
Non-Executive Director
Andrea Sutton was appointed on 26 September 2023. Her current term will expire on 25 September 2026.
Andrea is a non-executive director serving on the boards of Australia’s Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (including as Chair of the Risk and Audit Committee), Iluka Resources, Perenti Limited, Red 5 Limited, the Water Corporation (WA) and the National Association of Women in Operations.
Andrea has held several executive roles in safety, human resources, security, infrastructure management, and sales within the coal mining sector, including CEO and Managing Director of Energy Resources of Australia (ERA), and Chair of the Minerals Council of Australia – NT Management Committee. During a 19-year career at Rio Tinto she undertook the roles of General Manager of Operations at the Bengalia Mine and General Manager of Infrastructure, Iron Ore. Previously Andrea served on the boards of ERA and DDH1 and the Infrastructure WA Board.
Andrea has a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Melbourne, a Graduate Diploma in Economics from the University of New England in Australia and is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Peter Iancov
Non-Executive Director
FIEAust, FAIB, FAIM, SMIEEE, MAICD, CSE
Peter was appointed on 13 February 2017 and reappointed on 26 June 2017. His current term will expire on 25 June 2025.
Peter is an experienced company director and executive with over 29 years’ expertise gained in the energy infrastructure, mining, commercial construction, contracting and defence sectors. He is currently Managing Director of Zinfra, Chairman of Chronos Advisory and a non-executive director of Yamatji Enterprises Limited and the Tasmanian Development Board. Peter has previously held multiple board roles and senior executive positions across Australian and multinational organisations.
In his previous and current roles, Peter has been instrumental in securing and delivering major infrastructure projects and has been responsible for the management, construction and operation of critical energy infrastructure assets across Australia.
Prior to joining ANI, Peter was a non-executive director of ASC Pty Ltd.
Alan (Jim) Whalley AO
Non-Executive Director
MBA (Adel), BSc (NSW), MRAeS, GAICD
Jim was appointed on 26 June 2017. His current term will expire on 25 June 2025.
Jim is a co-founder and executive Chairman of Nova Systems, one of Australia’s largest privately owned defence professional service providers. He is a former air force fighter pilot and a graduate of the Royal Air Force Empire Test Pilots’ School.
Amongst other qualifications, he holds a Master of Business Administration, a science degree and completed the Harvard Business School OPM Executive Education Program. He is a member of the Sir Ross and Keith Smith Advisory Committee and a director of AROSE. Jim is also a graduate of the AICD.
Executive
Adele Fraser
Chief Financial Officer
BComm (Hons), GradDipCA, FCA, GAICD
Adele was appointed as Chief Financial Officer in April 2023.
Adele is a chartered accountant with over 20 years’ business experience and commenced at ANI in 2018 as Financial Controller.
Prior to joining ANI, Adele was a Senior Manager in the Assurance business at PwC, a firm where she started her career as an undergraduate in South Africa and enjoyed a long career spanning many roles across two countries.
She has an honours degree in Financial Reporting, Auditing, Taxation and Management Accounting, and a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting. She is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, a graduate of the AICD and a non-executive Director of Redflow Ltd.
Paul Bates
Chief Operating Officer
BA, GradDip InfoMgt, Dip Leadership and Mgt, MBA
Paul was appointed as Chief Operating Officer in April 2023, after previously holding the position of General Manager Operations.
Paul has substantial maritime operations experience. Prior to his appointment at ANI, Paul was General Manager Infrastructure of the Defence SA Techport Common User Facility (CUF), ensuring the successful delivery of the CUF and other contracted services to the AWD program since 2009. Prior to then, Paul was Project and Bid Manager for DMS Maritime Pty Ltd (now Serco Defence).
Paul holds a Master of Business Administration and is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy. He served for 18 years in the Royal Australian Navy, holding a variety of operations roles both at sea and ashore.
Sally McLennan
General Counsel and Company Secretary
LLB (with Honours), GDLP, BMgt, MAICD
Sally was appointed as General Counsel and Company Secretary in August 2017.
Sally is an experienced in-house commercial and corporate lawyer and has over 30 years’ business experience. Prior to joining ANI, she held senior legal roles at ASC Pty Ltd and Santos Limited. Sally’s prior experience includes commercial and human resources roles across several industries, including oil and gas, telecommunications and manufacturing.
Sally has a Bachelor of Laws (with Honours), Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice and a Bachelor of Management (Labour Relations) and is a Member of the AICD. She is currently on the boards of the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium and Guide Dogs SA/NT.
John Mortimer
Director Major Projects
BEng Civil (Hons), FIE Aust
John was appointed Director Major Projects in June 2023.
With over 30 years’ experience in the construction and development industries, John is a specialist in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects. Prior to joining ANI, he held senior leadership roles at Mott MacDonald Australia Pty Ltd including Major Projects Director for the Asia, Pacific, New Zealand & Australia Region and Managing Director of the Australian business.
John’s prior project experience includes the development of the Port of Brisbane Terminal 11 and Port Botany Terminal 3 projects and numerous projects for the State Government of South Australia including the Adelaide Oval Redevelopment, Adelaide Convention Centre and the North South Corridor – Torrens to Darlington Project.
John leads the delivery of critical shipbuilding infrastructure to support the Federal Government’s defence and national security objectives at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours, Civil) and is a fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia.
Kate McTaggart
GM People and Culture
Kate was appointed as General Manager, People and Culture in January 2024, after joining ANI in 2022 as ANI’s first Human Resources Business Partner. With over 30 years’ experience in a variety of people related roles, Kate has worked in a leadership capacity across multiple industries across the Northern Territory, the Australian Capital Territory and now South Australia, including infrastructure, transport and health.
Kate has a Bachelor of Social Sciences and a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Executive and extensive experience in leading small and large teams in a variety of sectors. She has substantial experience in the areas of organisational strategy and development, leadership development, change management and coaching.