Bill is an executive engineer with strong leadership capabilities and outstanding technical problem-solving skills with experience in the transportation, defence and aerospace sectors. He is able to draw upon a broad background in program management, engineering, operations and business development to fully understand a customer’s needs, translate them to a technical requirement, and then deliver a solution that delights. He has led engineering teams for transport fare collection programs in both Australia and New Zealand.
Bill delivers outcomes through setting a clear vision and creating a climate that is encouraging, motivating, and empowering. This is underpinned by relationships with understanding and empathy, and using a style that is tailored to the needs of the situation. He builds relationships of trust with all stakeholders enabling optimal navigation through programme risks and issues.
Bill specialises in the implementation of fare collection devices throughout transportation systems and in particular bus and other mobile platforms. He has successfully planned and delivered major system improvements with zero customer impact.