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ARIC is the peak industry export body of the Australian Railway Industry consisting of members who supply goods and services. We provide our members with advice on export opportunities, strategies and markets by drawing on Austrade’s resources and support.
 

ARIC is recognised internationally through its activities such as continuous attendance and speaking at international exhibitions.  It also leads missions into target markets and acts as the primary access to Australian capabilities in rail technologies, services, product manufacturing and supply.


ARIC Board

ARIC operates through its Board of industry representatives and meets four times per year.  All Members are invited to participate and attend general meetings where ARIC's activities are discussed and ideas to enhance the export success of its members are generated.
The 2011 Board Members are:
 

Mike Austin
Chairman - General Manager Transport-Australia & New Zealand
United Group Rail

Bryan Pieper
Deputy Chairman – Marketing Manager
Southern Engineering Services

Geoff Geist
Director – Audit Committee
Sales Manager
Mackay Consolidated

James McLeod
Director - Audit Committee
Executive Director Australasia
OEM Technology

Bryan Nye
Director - CEO
Australasian Railway Association

Alan Burns
Director - CEO
Strategic Connections Group

Rob Boulger
Director – Global Leader Rail
Laing O'Rourke

Bill Hartman
Director – Managing Director
Trakblaze

Steve Boshier
Director – Regional Director - Rail
Hyder Consulting

Dale Coleman
Director – Managing Director
TTG Rail Technology

David Evans
Director - Contracts and Legal Affairs Director
Bombardier Transportation Australia

Garry Whiting
Company Secretary – General Manager
ARIC

Phil Bourke
Austrade Observer – Senior Industry Advisor - Rail
Austrade

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