Fleur Walsh has been appointed as a director of Shipping Australia.
She is a passionate advocate for the shipping and logistics industries, working in various senior roles across the manufacturing, utilities and transportation industries throughout her career.
Fleur joined A.P. Moller-Maersk in February 2023 and is the Head of Operations for Maersk Oceania. She is responsible for leading the operational function across the ocean, landside, and air freight portfolios in Australia and New Zealand.
She began her logistics journey as an Ocean Trade Specialist for ANL in Melbourne, later fulfilling roles including account manager, logistics manager and procurement manager, for shipping, logistics and manufacturing companies in Australia and Singapore.
She was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer – DP World Logistics in March 2021 and was responsible for the operations and profitability of a new business division focused on logistics services and consultancy.
Fleur holds a Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management from Melbourne Business School and a Bachelor of International Business and Marketing from Victoria University.
Commenting on her appointment to the Board, Fleur commented: “It is a privilege to be appointed to the board of Shipping Australia which enables active involvement in the important task of advocacy for all members.
“I look forward to making a positive contribution to our ever-changing industry, which is so vital to the wellbeing of our nation. I’m also looking forward to ongoing discussion with regulators and government to ensure that our industry continues to thrive and improve its competitiveness at home and overseas.
“I’m also very interested in supporting the next generation of students and early career employees into our industry and community and in seeing what we can do better to engage and retain diverse talent across all facets of the shipping, logistics and supply chain sectors.
“Finally, I would like to thank the Board members and CEO of Shipping Australia, all of whom have been welcoming and supportive”.
Captain Melwyn Noronha, CEO of Shipping Australia, commented on Fleur’s appointment: “on behalf of all of the members, directors, and staff of Shipping Australia, I would like to welcome Fleur to the Board. She is extraordinarily knowledgeable about the shipping, manufacturing and logistics industries having worked in a variety of vital roles throughout her career. I am sure that she will be able to well represent, and further, the interests of the sector. She will undoubtedly be an excellent addition to the team and I will look forward to working alongside her”.
