Kamal is an experienced project management and delivery professional, with more than 25 years’ experience in various sectors including rail, utilities, and social infrastructure. He is currently the Executive General Manager, Passenger North & Contractors Representative, QTMP for Downer. This role sees him overseeing Downer’s passenger portfolio in NSW and Qld, and also the Queensland Train Manufacture Program. QTMP is Queensland’s largest ever investment in rail, designed to meet the increasing demands of Queensland’s population and economic growth by delivering high-quality rolling stock solutions, which will support the Cross River Rail project and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Kamal has held several senior executive positions, including Project Director for the Sydney Growth Trains Project, executive responsibility for the HCMT project in Victoria, Managing Director for Bombardier Malaysia, and Head of South East Asia for Bombardier Transportation. He is recognised for his ability to deliver projects in complex environments, with a focus on localising supply chains and industrial footprints.
Kamal is also a Governance Team Member of the Rail Fusion Alliance (with Queensland Rail) and a Board Member of the Rail Heritage Advancement Queensland. His leadership has been instrumental in successfully introducing numerous rolling stock fleets into services.
