Dr Rochelle Macdonald is an accomplished strategy and development executive with extensive experience in the resources, energy and transport industries.
Rochelle was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Mid West Ports Authority in 2018, having previously led the strategic planning and organisational change of some of Australia’s leading Ports.
Rochelle is the former Director of Strategy and Development at Dampier Port Authority where she was responsible for assembling and directing a professional team focused on the development of Port of Dampier, Port of Ashburton, Port of Anketell and Port of Cape Preston East, and success of infrastructure projects, including Wheatstone and Pluto.
As the fourth female Port CEO in Australian history, Rochelle is also a strong advocate for gender equality in the workplace.
Rochelle holds several academic achievements, having completed her PhD in acid sulphate soils, Masters in Engineering Management, Bachelor of Science with honours and the AICD Company Director’s Course.
She is also internationally educated after completing an accelerated leadership development course at Harvard Business School.
Rochelle now plans to use her knowledge and acquired skills to lead MWPA in becoming bold supply chain enablers for the sustainable long-term future of regional Australia.