Directors

Dan Fitzpatrick

Dan Fitzpatrick is an Investment Director in Dexus’ Infrastructure business, responsible for origination of new investment opportunities and asset management of the existing investments, including Australia Pacific Airports Corporation (APAC), Port Hedland International Airport and Reliance Rail.

Prior to joining AMP Capital (now Dexus), Dan worked at Melbourne Airport and North Queensland Airports in senior roles within strategy and corporate finance teams. Dan’s earlier career was focused on assisting clients with investment evaluation, preparing forecasts and transactions advice across infrastructure, property and industrials at EY and Deloitte.

Dan holds a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management. He is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was previously a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Martyn Jackson

Martyn Jackson was appointed a director of Reliance Rail in June 2009. Mr Jackson has a long involvement in PPP's having overseen the construction and transition into full operational service of a number of Australian projects. He is currently on the board of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit PPP as well as a number of social infrastructure PPP's.

Robert Rust

Robert Rust was appointed a director Reliance Rail in April 2018. Robert is a Civil Engineer with an MBA and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He has spent the majority of his 40-year career working on major projects for both the private and public sectors, including a number of PPP’s in the economic and social infrastructure sectors. Robert is Chair of the School Infrastructure Advisory Council in NSW, a Director of Ontoit Pty Ltd and on the Board of Infrastructure SA. He also conducts assurance and dispute resolution work for various state governments on major projects.

Julia Hicks

Julia Hicks was appointed a director of Reliance Rail in January 2023. Julia holds degrees in Planning & Design, Property & Construction, and Construction Law, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She has spent most of her 20+ year career working on social and economic infrastructure projects in various roles, including working on several PPPs during design & construction and operations phases. Julia also sits on other boards of other social infrastructure PPPs in Australia.

Brad Williams

Brad was appointed as a director of Reliance Rail in 2016. Brad is the Fund Manager for the Dexus Community Infrastructure Fund and has had a long career in the origination and management of infrastructure assets. Brad currently holds board roles on a number of social infrastructure assets.

Management

Lindsay Scown - Chief Executive Officer

Lindsay is an accomplished leader with over 20 years of experience in the rail industry, spanning passenger and freight operations, logistics, maintenance, and asset management. As Chief Executive Officer of Reliance Rail, he oversees Australia’s largest single fleet, delivered through a Public-Private partnership with the NSW Government.  

Since joining Reliance Rail in 2017, Lindsay has played a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and safety of the Waratah fleet. In 2023, he became General Manager, where he led contract, safety, and assurance functions, working closely with key stakeholders, Sydney Trains and Downer Rail. Lindsay is a qualified electrical fitter, project manager, and certified trainer. He holds a Master of Business Administration (Executive) from AGSM @ UNSW, equipping him with the strategic expertise to drive operational excellence and innovation in the rail sector.

Under Lindsay’s leadership, Reliance Rail remains committed to delivering safe, reliable, and accessible transport solutions for Sydney’s commuters.

Louise Iida - Chief Financial Officer

Louise has 20 years of experience across a broad range of financial roles in public practice, corporate treasury and general financial management. For the last nine years, she has specialised in debt raising and refinancing in the rail and oil and gas industries. 

Louise is a Chartered Accountant and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Taxation (Canada). Louise is a strong supporter of the development of green and sustainable finance markets. 

David Jennings - Operations Manager

With over 20 years of experience in Operations and Asset management in the rail industry served in both Australia and the UK, David is a passionate and driven operations leader who leads with innovation and strategy. David's previous experience includes the delivery of high-quality and reliable maintenance services for customers, ensuring compliance with contract obligations, safety standards, and industry best practices. 

He has held roles involving the management of multidisciplinary teams of 350+ employees across multiple sites, supporting them to achieve excellence in KPI performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Some of his key achievements include senior management of large PPP contracts with Downer, implementing strategic maintenance programs that increased availability, reliability, efficiency and productivity, and developing a workforce diversity and inclusion plan that enhanced our culture and capability.