William Tieppo has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of V/Line, with his term due to begin on 25 August.
V/Line is a statutory authority that operates Victoria’s regional passenger rail and coach services. It has more than 2,700 employees and delivers almost 3,700 train and coach services per week.
“We look forward to welcoming Will Tieppo into V/Line as we continue our focus on delivering high quality services on one of the worlds’ fastest growing regional rail networks,” said V/Line Board Chair, Howard Ronaldson.
Tieppo has been in the transport sector for two decades, having served as the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning’s Deputy Secretary for Network Development and most recently as Deputy Secretary for Network Design and Integration.
During that time he led Victoria’s largest ever rollingstock procurement, managed the development and delivery of Victoria’s freight and road safety plans, and oversaw the readiness and operations of major infrastructure projects.
Tieppo, who lives in regional Victoria, also previously worked at VicRoads as a Regional Director for South Western Victoria and Director of Regional Operations, and has held executive positions at the City of Greater Geelong.
Warwick Horsley will continue as Acting CEO until Tieppo commences his new role.
“Mr Tieppo brings extensive leadership experience to V/Line that will help Victoria’s regional train and coach network continue to grow, delivering more services and better connectivity for regional passengers,” said Minister for Public and Active Transport, Gabrielle Williams.
“I congratulate Will on his appointment as CEO and thank Warwick for his leadership throughout his time acting in the role.”
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