Transdev Global has announced the appointment of Brian Brennan as chief executive of Transdev Australia – New Zealand.
Brennan will lead Transdev’s teams in Australia and New Zealand towards growth in public transportation, responding in particular to the energy transition across modes.
He reports to Antoine Colas, international chief executive of Transdev Group and member of the group’s executive committee.
Brennan, 57, an Australian and Irish citizen, has spent most of his career in the transportation industry where he has gathered experience over 23 years in the UK, Ireland and Australia.
“A constant source of joy for me is the calibre and professionalism of individuals at Transdev,” Brennan says.
“Running safe and reliable public transport around the clock each day, involves overcoming many hurdles and obstacles. I enjoy those challenges and love being part of our great Transdev team who deliver everyday.
“I am passionate about public transport and use the tram to get to work every day. I’m also a regular bus, train and ferry user as I get around Sydney and beyond.
“It is deeply satisfying that I am constantly challenged, motivated and delighted by the people I work with.”
Brennan brings an in-depth understanding and experience to his new chief executive role. He has a wealth of light rail experience, including leading the team that delivered Dublin’s, then Sydney’s light rail network and overseeing the building of the new Parramatta light rail line which is currently under construction.
In 2000, he started his career in transportation at Connex Transport in London before joining Veolia Transport Ireland in 2003, where he was general manager.
Subsequently, in 2008, he held during seven years the position of managing director of Transdev Dublin, leading the successful launch and deployment of Dublin’s Luas light-rail operations.
In 2015, he was appointed managing director of Transdev Sydney light rail operations. Since January 2023, Brennan was deputy chief executive of Transdev Australia – New Zealand.
He is a graduate of the Dublin College of Catering and holds a BSc degree in management from Trinity College.
He replaces Luke Agati who served as Transdev’s Australia and New Zealand chief executive since February 2019.
Transdev’s Australasian footprint extends across five cities, six transport modes and 12 transport networks in Australia and New Zealand. Each year, its transportation services provide over 145 million trips on more than 2,000 vehicles and vessels. The company employs more than 5,800 people across the region.
