Tony Braxton-Smith

Tony Braxton-Smith is an experienced executive in the transportation and infrastructure sector. He served as the Chief Executive of the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) in South Australia from October 2018 to April 2022.2 In this role, he was also the South Australian Rail Commissioner and Commissioner for Highways.1

Career Highlights

Government Roles::

• Chief Executive at DIT (October 2018 - April 2022)2
• Deputy Secretary (Customer Services Division) at Transport for New South Wales (November 2011 - October 2018)2

Private Sector Experience::

• CEO and Managing Director of Great Southern Rail (June 2004 - November 2011)2
• CEO of Dreamworld (2000 - 2004)2
• Regional Managing Director Latin America at P&O Services (1996 - 2000)2

Current Positions

As of 2024, Tony Braxton-Smith holds several board positions:

• Board Chair and Non-Executive Director at Metro Tasmania Pty Ltd (since November 2023)2
• Independent Non-Executive Director at Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (Australia) (since November 2023)23
• Director and Independent Advisor at ADBRAX Services Pty Ltd (since October 2022)2

Education

Tony holds an MBA in Business from RMIT University, which he completed between 1989 and 1991.2

Areas of Expertise

Throughout his career, Tony has gained extensive experience in:

• Public transport systems
• Infrastructure planning and management
• Tourism and hospitality
• Strategic advisory services
• Corporate governance

Tony Braxton-Smith's diverse background in both public and private sectors, combined with his current board positions, demonstrates his comprehensive understanding of transportation, infrastructure, and public service management.