TasPorts appoints Captain Allan Gray as Interim CEO

TasPorts Chair Greg McCann has announced the appointment of Captain Allan Gray as Interim Chief Executive Officer of TasPorts, for a fixed term from 16 March 2026 through to 2 October 2026.

Captain Gray will lead the organisation during the transition while the Board undertakes a search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer.

Mr McCann said Captain Gray brings extensive international port leadership experience to the role.

“Captain Gray has led major port organisations in Australia and internationally, including most recently as Chief Executive Officer of Sentient Ports in Perth, and previously as President and CEO of the Halifax Port Authority in Canada,” Mr McCann said.

“Earlier in his career Captain Gray held senior leadership roles at Fremantle Ports and spent more than two decades at sea across a range of commercial vessels.”

“His track record in assisting ports and governments develop solutions to complex port and supply chain challenges makes him a highly suitable and capable candidate to lead TasPorts through this time of transition.”

Mr McCann also acknowledged the contribution of outgoing CEO Anthony Donald, who will conclude his role in March after almost a decade with TasPorts.

“Anthony has led TasPorts through a period of significant change and investment, strengthening the organisation’s focus on safety, sustainability and the delivery of major infrastructure projects across the state.”

“TasPorts today is stronger, more mature and better positioned today than it was a decade ago, and the opportunity that lies ahead is significant,” said Mr McCann.