Neil Scales OBE

With over 40 years of experience in public, private, and manufacturing sectors, Neil is now semi-retired, focusing on consulting and advising boards on engineering, transport, leadership, and change management. He serves on the High-Speed Rail Authority and is Deputy Chair of the Australian Road Research Board. Neil also holds board positions with PCYC Queensland, the Tourism and Transport Forum, and the Queensland Transport and Logistics Council. Previously, he was Director-General of Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads, and Chief Executive of Merseytravel in the UK, championing accessibility, safety, and domestic violence awareness.