Katrina Newcombe
General Manager Asset Management – Transport
Ventia
Katrina Newcombe is a seasoned executive and strategic leader with a strong track record in asset management and infrastructure operations gained across property and infrastructure over the past 30 years.
Katrina is General Manager Asset Management Transport at Ventia. Ventia is committed to working with owners and key stakeholders to drive asset performance using a whole of life approach to decision making. Katrina brings a wealth of experience in optimizing asset performance, driving lifecycle value and embedding stainability and resilience into long-term asset strategies.
Katrina’s leadership is marked by a commitment to innovation, data-driven decision making and cross functional collaboration. Katrina is known for her ability to lead high-performing teams, navigate complex regulatory environments, and delivery measurable outcomes across diverse portfolios. Her approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of stakeholder needs ensuring that assets are not only well managed but are also future ready.
SESSIONS
Day 1
2:40
Panel: Rethinking transport infrastructure to meet Olympic needs and deliver long-term benefits
Enabling faster, smarter delivery by prioritising critical transport upgrades across Queensland’s Olympic and regional networks
Maximising return on investment by aligning transport upgrades with long-term regional growth, tourism and community infrastructure needs
Exploring how ITS and digital solutions are being integrated into major projects to improve delivery outcomes and long-term asset performance
Assessing how emerging mobility technologies such as connected and autonomous vehicles can complement existing infrastructure and support Queensland’s future transport network
Moderator: Luke Whistler, Deputy Chair, Infrastructure Association of Queensland (IAQ)
Jeremy Kruger, Program Director - Program Delivery, Cross River Rail Delivery Authority
Zuduo Zheng, Professor, School of Civil Engineering, The University of Queensland
Katrina Newcombe, General Manager Asset Management – Transport, Ventia
Callum Agnew, Director, TBH