Bradfield Development Authority's Board and leadership team

Jennifer Westacott AO B.A(Hons) GC.B FAICD

As a former Chief Executive of the Business Council of Australia and senior public servant, Jennifer brings valuable insight into both the private and public sectors to support the Authority's mission.

Jennifer built her public sector career in senior leadership roles with the NSW and Victorian governments. She has served as the Director General of the NSW Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, Secretary of the Victorian Department of Education and Training, and Director of Housing in Victoria.

She has also held roles as Deputy Director General of both the NSW Department of Community Services and the NSW Department of Housing.

While a senior partner at KPMG, Jennifer advised major corporations on climate change and sustainability and supported governments across Australia with significant reforms.

Since 2013, Jennifer has been a Non-Executive Director of Wesfarmers Limited.

Mark Binskin AC CPL GD.M.S GAICD

Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin (Retired) is a highly respected senior executive with extensive experience in national security, defence, and aerospace. He served as Chief of the Defence Force from 2014 to 2018, after earlier roles as Vice Chief of the Defence Force (2011-2014) and Chief of Air Force (2008-2011).

He is currently Deputy Chair of the Airservices Board, Deputy Chair of the Sir Richard Williams Foundation, and serves on the Board of the Australian International Military Games (Invictus Games Sydney 2018). He is also a Non-Executive Director for Defence and National Security Policy at BAE Systems Australia.

Air Chief Marshal Binskin (Retired) has provided specialist advice to top government officials, industry leaders, and international stakeholders. His expertise in aerospace is extensive.

Mark Steinert BAppSc (PRM), G Dip App Fin and Inv (Sec Inst), F Fin, GAICD

Mark Steinert is a non-executive director and company advisor with 35 years of experience in Australia and internationally. Known for his strategic and commercially focused advice, Mark has worked with businesses in real estate, urban development, infrastructure, financial services, and digital health.

He previously served as CEO and Managing Director of Stockland (an ASX Top 50 company), President of the Property Council of Australia, Director of the Green Building Council of Australia, and a member of the Property Champions of Change.

As Stockland CEO, Mark oversaw a $15 billion real estate portfolio, which included retail centres, logistics, workplaces, residential developments, and retirement living. His focus was on creating value through capital allocation, governance, strategy execution, technology, and sustainability (ESG).

Mark also has extensive cross-border experience in corporate restructuring, financing, and capital markets. He has held senior roles at UBS, including Head of Equities for Australia and NZ, Global Head of Real Estate Research, Global Head of Research (Equities and Fixed Income), and Global Head of Product Development and Management for Global Asset Management, overseeing a $559 billion fund.

Mark is a member of the WEM Advisory Board, advises several start-ups, and serves on the St Andrew’s School Council.

Gabrielle Trainor AO LL.B M.A FAICD

Gabrielle is a non-executive director and advisor with 25 years of board experience across both public and private sectors. Her expertise spans infrastructure, urban development, public transport, tourism, construction, hospitality, sports, arts, and the empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

With a background as a lawyer, newspaper journalist, public sector executive, and consultant in issues management and public policy, Gabrielle brings a wealth of knowledge to her roles.

Her current appointments include director roles at Infrastructure Australia, the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority (Vic), Zurich Australia Limited, OnePath Life, OnePath General Insurance, and Western Sydney University's Board of Trustees.

Gabrielle is also a commissioner for the AFL and Sport Australia. She chairs the National Film and Sound Archive and the Construction Industry Culture Task Force. Additionally, she serves as a trustee of the Charlie Perkins Trust and as a director of WAM Global.

Ken Morrison

Ken Morrison is passionate about the future of our cities and is an experienced executive and non-executive leader of high-impact, for-purpose organisations operating within complex environments.

Ken is currently the CEO of the Bradfield Development Authority responsible for delivering Australia’s first new city in 100 years and attracting investment to the Western Sydney Aerotropolis. Together these are the largest city-building projects in Australia, leveraging the $25 billion once-in-a-generation government investment in the new Western Sydney International Airport, metro rail, road and other infrastructure which are now underway.

Ken is also the chair of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility, a new $200 million facility tasked with boosting productivity by accelerating innovation across the manufacturing sector.

He sits on the Executive Leadership Committee of the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and is an Alternate Member of the Housing Delivery Authority, the NSW Government’s initiative to fast-track assessment of major housing projects.

Ken also chairs the board of Metropolitan Memorial Parks, a government social infrastructure and services entity, having previously been its Ministerial-appointed Administrator leading it through a merger, and a governance, organisational and strategic transition.

He was previously the Chief Executive of the Property Council of Australia, and a member of a range of industry and government boards and advisory bodies.

Gavin Boswarva

Gavin is an experienced executive with a strong background in managing major projects in workplace, logistics, retail, and mixed-use sectors. He specialises in leading mixed-use strategies, guiding multi-billion dollar development projects, and promoting sustainable practices in large organisations.

Before joining the Bradfield Development Authority, Gavin held senior roles at Stockland, Savills, AMP Capital, and Lendlease. At Stockland, he led the mixed-use strategy, overseeing a $15 billion development pipeline. He also introduced the circular economy and decarbonisation strategy as part of Stockland’s 10-year Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) plan.

Gavin's leadership has consistently delivered significant results for stakeholders and boosted investment portfolios. He is excited to contribute to the development of the Bradfield City Centre and attract investment to the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.

Natalie Camilleri

Natalie is an experienced strategist with expertise in integrating design, land use, and infrastructure for major projects and precincts across Greater Sydney and NSW. She has a strong understanding of growth and change dynamics and has worked closely with government, industry, and the community to achieve better place-based outcomes.

Before joining the Authority, Natalie spent over 20 years building her skills across several agencies, including the Greater Cities Commission, Sydney Water, Transport for NSW, Roads and Traffic Authority, the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning, and Landcom.

In 2020, Natalie received the Public Service Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours for her outstanding service to infrastructure projects in NSW.

Ben Kitcher

Ben is a mechanical engineer specialising in advanced manufacturing for aerospace.

He has created manufacturing solutions for global aerospace companies and their supply chains and has helped grow the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing and Research Centre (AMRC) by building and leading innovation teams.

Ben has developed technical strategies and worked with local, national, and international organisations. He has coordinated support programs, developed skilled workforces, and implemented high-value manufacturing processes for new factories at the Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Park.

More recently, he built the AMRC's electrification capability, focusing on battery and motor manufacturing.

Peter Mackey

Since joining the NSW Government in 2015, Peter has worked across multiple agencies, including Trade and Investment, Industry, Treasury, Premier and Cabinet, and most recently, Investment NSW. He has led teams focused on exports, small business, and international education. In his latest role with the Trade team, Peter managed the State's response to the pandemic's impact on NSW exporters and international students.

Before his time with the NSW Government, Peter spent seven years at Austrade, serving as Trade Commissioner in Hanoi in 2010 and later in Singapore. He also held a regional role as Education Commissioner for ASEAN, promoting Australian education, training, and research across South East Asia.

With over 20 years of experience, Peter has primarily worked in education and training, ICT, and government sectors.