Fremantle Ports appoints new chief executive officer

Ports Minister Rita Saffioti has announced the appointment of Michael Parker as Fremantle Ports’ new Chief Executive Officer, who will take up his new role this week.

Before joining Fremantle Ports, Parker was the Business Unit President and Managing Director/Chairman of Alcoa Alumina and Alcoa of Australia between 2015 and 2019.

He was selected from a wide field of applicants due to his extensive experience, qualifications and skill set.

“After a long and exhaustive selection process we can today announce Michael Parker as the new CEO for Fremantle Ports,” Minister Saffioti said.

“His expertise and experience leading a large mining and commodities organisation and knowledge of the Western Australian economy and industry will be highly valuable,” she said.

Parker has held a range of executive and non-executive directorships. While at Alcoa, he became Director of Business Development and Marketing and VP of Alcoa Materials Management in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, which was responsible for the company’s North American road, rail and shipping transportation.

Minister Saffioti said Parker has spent the majority of a 25 years-plus career with Alcoa of Australia, gaining wide experience in mining and processing, global business operations, commercial management and supply chain optimisation.

“He has a strong background in strategic planning, corporate governance and workplace culture, which I’m confident will further strengthen Fremantle Ports’ capacity to meet challenges and take advantage of trade opportunities in the years ahead,” Minister Saffioti said.

“I look forward to him working with stakeholders and assisting with planning for the development of a new container port and terminal in Kwinana, which will require the best planning and expertise from Fremantle Ports,” she said.

Parker is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia.

His appointment will enhance a capable executive and management team at Fremantle Ports.

Source: Minister for Transport; Planning; Ports media release