Minister announces new NSW Roads and Maritime Services chief executive

NSW Minister for Roads and Ports Duncan Gay has announced the new Roads and Maritime Services will start operating on 1 November this year.

Mr Gay said after an extensive recruitment process, he announced that Peter Duncan, currently deputy director general of the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet, will be the new chief executive of the Roads and Maritime Services.

“Mr Duncan brings with him a wealth of knowledge and senior experience in NSW Government roles,” Mr Gay said.

“Mr Duncan has held a range of senior positions in the NSW Government, including previous roles as the director general of the Department of Services, Technology and Administration, chief executive of Forests NSW and deputy director general of the Department of Primary Industries.” he said.

Mr Duncan will take on his new role from October 31st, following the proclamation of legislation on 1 November which will formally create Roads and Maritime Services.

”Roads and Maritime Services will operate under a service delivery contract to the new integrated transport authority, Transport for NSW,” Mr Gay said.

“The new agency will drive a renewed focus on its customers, including road users and people using our waterways.”