Interim CEO appointed: Dr Collette Burke

Marinus Link Pty Ltd (MLPL) has appointed Dr Collette Burke as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the Marinus Link project through to Final Investment Decision.

“Collette brings a wealth of experience leading similar organisations and projects, and the Board is confident in her ability to drive us toward success as CEO,” MLPL Chair Sandra Gamble said.

Dr Burke has spent more than 30 years in the engineering & construction industry in both the private and public sectors. She has worked in all states of Australia and overseas and has moved through a variety of roles within energy, telecommunications, road, tunnel, rail, building, health, marine and other major infrastructure projects.

Current Acting CEO Andrew Hugo will return to his substantive role as MLPL’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

“I want to recognise the significant efforts of Andrew in leading the organisation in recent months. His leadership throughout this transitional period has been invaluable and is greatly appreciated by the Board,” Ms Gamble said.

“The CFO portfolio is essential to the project’s success. Right now, we need an experienced CFO like Andrew to dedicate his focus to leading this work.”

Recruitment for a permanent CEO will continue, with the intention to appoint by the middle of 2025.