Carolyn Walsh has 40 years of experience in Commonwealth and NSW public services, specialising in industry, science, and transport. She currently chairs the National Transport Commission and serves on the Board of the NSW Environment Protection Authority. She also provides consultancy services in safety and risk management.
Her previous roles include Commissioner of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (2010-2020) and Chief Executive of NSW’s Independent Transport Safety and Reliability Regulator (2004-2009). Carolyn holds a Bachelor of Economics and qualifications in risk management and auditing.
She is a self-confessed cricket tragic and a lover of musical theatre.