With over thirty years’ experience in mega projects in Asia and Australia, Tim Parker was appointed to be the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the High Speed Rail Authority in January 2024.
Tim brings his considerable leadership and project experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects to the development of high speed rail in Australia.
Tim has extensive experience in developing, procuring and delivering significant infrastructure projects, as well as having complex infrastructure experience working in Hong Kong on a range of significant transport projects.
Tim led the Project Delivery Team for Australia’s largest public transport project, Sydney Metro, from 2018 to 2024. In this role he provided leadership, strategy and governance across a portfolio of innovative automated metro rail projects, covering front-end development, delivery management, contract negotiation and contract management, with a total value exceeding A$50 billion.
Tim is an experienced and influential leader whose measured and flexible approach to issue-resolution and risk-management ensures a cohesive and motivated team and strong partnership between client and delivery partners.
Tim’s notable mega-project experience includes Hong Kong International Airport, Epping to Chatswood Rail Link, Sydney’s new Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour, Northconnex and Sydney Metro.
