Les Wielinga is the Director General, Ministry of Transport. He is currently leading the implementation of the new NSW Department of Transport and Infrastructure.
He was the Chief Executive of the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority from 2006-2009 and the Chief Executive of the Sydney Metro in 2009.
Les has more than 30 years' experience in transport issues and management, strategic planning, infrastructure development, delivery of infrastructure, program and project management, as well as administration. He has significant experience in managing large teams across disciplines including legal, financial, economic and engineering.
Appearing:
Day One - Tuesday 23 February 2010
9.25am
Achieving whole-scale reform in the planning and delivery of transport services
Developing a single Transport Blueprint for NSW
Delivering integrated transport planning and service improvements across all transport modes
Mr Les Wielinga,
Director General, NSW Transport and Infrastructure