Management
ALX is managed by an experienced team of leaders and executives and embraces a culture of diversity. The team operates on the basis of respect for each individual’s contribution which drives productivity and performance.
Hugh Wehby, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director
Hugh commenced as CEO of Atlas Arteria on 18 November 2024.
Hugh has more than 20 years of experience working with some of the global infrastructure sector's leading assets and companies. His experience spans safety, infrastructure development, funding, M&A, construction, operations, finance and regulation.
Hugh joined Atlas Arteria from Transurban, where he spent four years in executive roles, most recently as the Chief Commercial Officer, and prior to this as the Group Executive Partners, Delivery and Risk.
Before joining Transurban, Hugh spent 10 years with Sydney Airport where he served in a number of roles including Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, and previously worked at Macquarie Group across investment banking and asset management roles in the infrastructure sector in both Australia and Europe.
Hugh is a Member of the Building and Estates Committee of the University of Sydney and holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the same institution.
David Collins, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
David commenced as CFO of Atlas Arteria on 1 September 2022.
David has over 20 years’ experience in finance and commercial roles covering businesses in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Germany and the Middle East.
Prior to joining Atlas Arteria, David was the Chief Financial Officer at Chorus, a role that he held since 2018. Prior to Chorus, David held a number of senior finance roles with Aurizon and Brookfield Asset Management.
David has an undergraduate degree in Commerce from the University of Melbourne and an MBA from the University of Wollongong. He is also a qualified Chartered Accountant.
Amanda Baxter, Group Executive North America and Corporate Development
Amanda commenced as Group Executive North America and Corporate Development on 20 May 2024.
Amanda has over 20 years’ experience in transport infrastructure in both corporate and government roles.
Prior to joining Atlas Arteria, Amanda was Senior Vice President, Virginia Market and Operations, North America at Transurban, where she led business development and operational delivery across their toll road portfolio in North America.
Amanda has also held a range of senior roles in both operating businesses and consulting, including as Special Projects Director at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
Amanda has an undergraduate degree in Applied Science from George Mason University and an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
Clayton McCormack, Group Executive Legal, Risk and Governance
Clayton was appointed as General Counsel & Company Secretary on 1 April 2019. He started with Atlas Arteria as General Counsel & Company Secretary Elect in December 2018.
Clayton has more than 20 years experience at leading law firms and in legal and company secretarial leadership positions at ASX100 companies.
Clayton is an experienced legal governance and risk advisor to complex multinational businesses with deep expertise in cross border M&A, capital markets, directors’ duties and legal risk management.
Clayton has undergraduate degrees in Law and Commerce (University of Western Australia) and postgraduate qualifications in Professional Ethics (University of Melbourne) and Applied Finance and Investment (Securities Institute of Australia).
Vincent Portal-Barrault, Group Executive Europe, Strategy and Portfolio
Vincent was appointed as Chief Operating Officer on 1 April 2019 after joining Atlas Arteria in December 2018.
Vincent has spent most of his career in infrastructure business management, investment and M&A advisory, and has worked across all major sub-sectors of the industry including roads, airports, ports, power and utilities, and telecommunications.
An international business leader based out of Europe, Vincent's expertise spans strategy, business development, delivery of business optimisation programs, financial debt and equity markets, both private and public, and engagement with concession grantors, regulators, equity partners, and lenders.
Before joining Atlas Arteria, Vincent spent 12 years working with the Macquarie Group, based in Paris, France. He has been actively involved in investment in and managing several portfolio companies including APRR, the second largest motorway network in France.
Vincent holds Masters degrees in management and finance from INSEAD, HEC Paris, and the Mines-Telecom Institute.
Geraldine Leslie, Group Executive People and Culture
Geraldine commenced as Group Executive People and Culture on 7 April 2025.
Geraldine Leslie is a human resources executive with significant experience leading people and culture, safety, corporate affairs and customer services teams across a diverse range of industries.
Geraldine joined Atlas Arteria from The Salvation Army Australia, where she spent two years leading its People, Safety and Volunteer Resources functions. Prior to this, Geraldine held senior HR executive roles in the energy, manufacturing and health sectors, including over ten years as the Executive General Manager, People, Safety and Corporate Affairs for AusNet Services.
Geraldine has an undergraduate arts degree and an MBA, both gained from The University of Wollongong. She is also a graduate of The Australian Institute of Company Directors.
