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Fiona McDonald
Senior Manager Industry Affairs & Partnerships | 2023 Roads Australia Emerging Leader PPP Award Winner
Fiona McDonald is the Senior Manager of Industry Affairs & Partnerships in the Infrastructure & Place division at Transport for New South Wales (NSW). In her role, she focuses on industry engagement and development, striving to enhance the transport and infrastructure sectors.
Fiona was recognized as the 2023 Roads Australia Emerging Leader PPP Award Winner, which highlights her commitment to innovation within the industry. Her award-winning research report, titled “Innovation: An Emerging Leader’s Perspective,” explores how innovation can be fostered in the transport sector by identifying key leadership factors and necessary resources such as time, space, and budget.123
In addition to her managerial responsibilities, Fiona has engaged with various stakeholders through extensive research, including surveys and interviews, to understand the dynamics of innovation in transport projects. She emphasizes that effective leadership is crucial for cultivating an innovative culture across diverse project environments.12
