Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds appoints inaugural CEO

Mental health and wellness foundation for transport and logistics workers, Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds, has named Naomi Frauenfelder as the Foundation’s inaugural Chief Executive Officer.

Healthy Heads in Trucks and Sheds is the first not-for-profit charitable foundation in Australia created for the benefit of the road transport and logistics industry.

HHTS said in a statement that Frauenfelder has commenced her leadership responsibilities mid January, 2021.

“The HHTS Board is delighted to welcome Naomi into this executive leadership role, and looks forward to working collaboratively with her as the Foundation builds on its three key pillars; training, standards and wellness,” said HHTS Chair Paul Graham.

Before joining HHTS, Frauenfelder held the position of Executive Director at the TrackSAFE Foundation, an Australian rail industry NFP that addresses suicide on the rail network and the resultant trauma caused to drivers and frontline staff in the industry.

“Naomi has a passion to unite industries behind mental health, providing individuals and organisations with the resources they need to face challenges head-on,” Graham said.

He continued that her skills and experience make her a great fit to lead HHTS to becoming the recognised peak body for mental health and wellbeing across the industry.

HHTS, in conjunction with AP Psychology & Consulting Services (APPCS), will launch a three-year Industry Blueprint Strategy, National Framework, Guidelines and Charter for Psychological Safety for road transport and logistics, early this year.

HHTS also announced that Interim CEO Lachlan Benson will be working alongside Frauenfelder until April 2021 to support the delivery of the nationwide initiative.

Graham also expressed his thanks to Benson in a statement.

“Along with Board I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Lachlan Benson for his dedication and spirited leadership as Interim CEO of HHTS,” Graham said.

“Lachlan has been on the journey to establishing the Foundation for nearly two years and has been at the forefront of its key founding initiatives and achievements to date. We owe much to his efforts,” he explained.

Graham continued that Benson will transition to the HHTS Board as Independent Director, where he will continue to give back to the sector that he has worked in for his entire career.

“We look forward to welcoming him onto the Board and his continued involvement in helping shape the future of the Foundation.”

Source: HHTS